Brand: Omega

Model: Speedmaster Professional Chronograph ref. 145.022-71 ST cal. 861 with original "step dial" and "painted" Omega logo; Swiss Made circa 1973 (Serial: 32,204,XXX); the caseback is correctly stamped -71 as the next series of casebacks weren't produced until 1974 (-74)

Case: Solid stainless steel "professional" case with screw-down back; HF caseback is properly signed 145.022 ST 71; case size is approximately 42mm excluding the correct Type A3 crown (wide Omega logo/angular feet/24 teeth); correct Type 4 wide/tall pushers

Bracelet/Endpieces/Clasp: Correct early Omega 1171 stainless steel bracelet with 633 endpieces; correct Omega logo within trapezoid on clasp

Movement: Omega cal. 861 manual-winding chronograph movement (17 jewels) with original dust cover; pristine condition; Swiss Made

Features: Stunning original step dial with painted logo and fantastic yellow Tritium patina; matching original Tritium handset; original Type B2 bezel insert (dot close to 70/narrow C)

Condition: Fantastic original condition overall with only minor wear from age/use; superb stainless steel case is thick and sharp; original bezel is in excellent condition overall; gorgeous original step dial with painted Omega logo (correct C1. Medium S - Step Dial); all Tritium luminous plots in tact with stunning yellow patina; matching original Tritium handset; correct flat chronograph sweeping-seconds hand; correct Type A2 (short feet) Omega-signed hesalite crystal

Other: This is an incredible and honest original example of an Omega Speedmaster "step dial" at a much more affordable price point than earlier "Pre-Moon" and cal. 321 references. These are becoming more collectible by the day among Speedmaster enthusiasts with prices only going up across the board.