Brand: Omega

Model: Speedmaster Professional Chronograph ref. 145.022 (NOS Full Set); Swiss Made circa 1979 (Serial: 39,92X,XXX)

Case: Solid stainless steel case with screw-down caseback is approximately 42mm excluding the original signed winding crown

Bracelet: Original 20mm Omega 1171 solid stainless steel linked bracelet with correct signed folding clasp (trapezoid logo) and 633 endpieces

Movement: Omega cal. 861 manual-winding chronograph (17 jewels); Swiss Made; 21,600 BPH

Features: Pristine untouched original matte black Tritium dial and original matching Tritium handset; original jet black "DNN" bezel (dot next to 90) with no fading or wear; Omega 861 chronograph movement with 12-hour recording capability; crisp unworn and unpolished "Professional" case with original domed acrylic crystal; original unworn solid stainless steel 1171 bracelet with 633 endpieces; new old stock full set; includes original boxes, papers, booklets, and Apollo XI commemorative Moon-landing coin

Condition: New old stock, all original, and unworn with only the lightest signs of "shelf wear" from storage and careful handling; factory red wax seal is still in tact on the caseback (watch remains unopened and untouched); perfect original Tritium dial with all luminous material in tact and matching; flawless original Tritium handset with matching lume; original domed acrylic crystal; tight and mint original 1171 bracelet

Other: In terms of condition, it doesn't get any better than this! If you collect only the absolute best of the best, this 1979 Omega Speedmaster 145.022 is for you. This museum-quality example still has its factory red wax seal in tact on the caseback indicating that it has never been opened. It is all original down to the spring bars. The flawless original dial and hands have perfect matching yellow patina that collectors love to see on these watches. This watch is truly a unicorn in this condition and comes as a full set with its original boxes, booklets, and papers dated December 12, 1979. It has been sitting in a safe deposit box for years and even came with the Apollo XI commemorative Moon-landing coin when we discovered it. This is an investment-grade example of one of the most iconic watches of all time. With all of the important Omega Speedmaster watches coming up for auction, we expect the value to continue to rise over time. It is crazy to think that this watch is turning 45 years old this year!