Why Buy This Watch:

• 🕰️ Iconic Moonwatch Design – Reference 145.022-76, part of a legendary lineage

• 🔍 Unrestored & Original – Dial, hands, bezel, crystal, and bracelet all believed to be original

• 🔧 Freshly Serviced – Mechanically excellent, ready to wear or collect

• 📈 Collector’s Potential – A true vintage Speedy in untouched condition is becoming harder to find

• 🧭 Versatile Investment – Retains value with potential for sympathetic restoration

Omega Speedmaster Professional 145.022-76 – 1979 – Cal. 861 – All Original – 42mm

Overview:

A fantastic opportunity to own a fully original late 1970s Omega Speedmaster Professional, reference 145.022-76, dating to 1979 via serial number. This watch remains untouched and honest, showing natural signs of wear from over four decades of life. It has just been serviced and is running exceptionally well — currently within +1 second per day with strong amplitude.

If you’re a collector who values originality, this is the perfect example. While the bezel and hesalite crystal could be replaced, we’ve left the watch in its original, unpolished state so the next owner can decide how far to restore — if at all.

Key Features:

• ✅ Brand: Omega

• ✅ Model: Speedmaster Professional “Moonwatch”

• ✅ Reference: 145.022-76

• ✅ Year: Circa 1979 (based on serial)

• ✅ Movement: Calibre 861 – Manual Wind Chronograph

• ✅ Case Size: 42mm stainless steel

• ✅ Crystal: Original hesalite with Omega logo (scratched)

• ✅ Bezel: Original tachymeter bezel with visible wear and chips

• ✅ Dial: Original stepped black tritium dial with matching hands

• ✅ Bracelet: Believed to be original Omega 1171 with 633 end links

• ✅ Wrist Fit: Up to 19cm

• ✅ Condition: 6.5–7/10 — original and untouched

• ✅ Service: Fully serviced, running strong

• ✅ Warranty: 12-Month Mechanical Warranty Included

Condition Report:

✔ Movement running superbly at +1 sec/day with strong amplitude
✔ Dial & hands are original and have developed beautiful patina
✔ Case and bracelet show consistent wear — no polishing has been done
✔ Bezel has notable wear and chipping, in line with age
✔ Crystal shows scratches — replaceable if desired, but original
✔ Bracelet stretches slightly but is fully functional

Our View:

A rare find – an unpolished, original Omega Speedmaster from 1979 that’s running almost perfectly. Yes, it shows wear, but that’s the charm. A beautiful piece of horological history left for the next owner to enjoy as-is or restore as they see fit.