Lot Essay
Originally launched in 1957 as a sports chronograph wristwatch for racecar drivers, the influence of the legendary Omega Speedmaster would not follow for another decade when it became destined for a vastly different path. During the “Space Race” of the 1960s, the brand underwent rigorous research and testing on the Speedmaster in order to make it flight qualified for NASA. Omega succeeded in their trials and the timepiece became an official piece of equipment for Astronauts leading to its monicker, “the Moonwatch” as it was the first watch to be worn on the moon.
The present lot, reference 145.022 is a classic Speedmaster produced in 1979. It comes from the last few years of its 1968 to 1981 production. What makes the lot very special is that it was produced for the Israeli Defense Forces, as confirmed by the extract from Omega. The military provenance of the watch further enhances its desirability, making the present Speedmaster an excellent addition to any serious watch collection.
The present lot, reference 145.022 is a classic Speedmaster produced in 1979. It comes from the last few years of its 1968 to 1981 production. What makes the lot very special is that it was produced for the Israeli Defense Forces, as confirmed by the extract from Omega. The military provenance of the watch further enhances its desirability, making the present Speedmaster an excellent addition to any serious watch collection.