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Speedmaster 145.022

Name: Omega Speedmaster 145.022
Brand: Omega
Availability: InStock

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The Omega Speedmaster 145.022 marks the move to caliber 861 in 1968, keeping the familiar twisted-lug case while replacing the earlier column-wheel chronograph mechanism with cam switching. For enthusiasts, it offers a particularly rich stretch of Speedmaster history: applied logos, stepped dials, and casebacks that chart the Moon landing’s arrival in Omega’s own storytelling.

The first 145.022-68 is the transitional choice, pairing the new movement with an applied Omega logo. A 145.022-69 brings the printed logo but retains the stepped dial, whose recessed outer track gives the face extra depth; later examples move to a flatter dial. Early dot-over-90 bezels are another draw, but bezel and dial replacements can blur these distinctions. Match those details to the caseback’s reference suffix rather than assuming every 145.022 should look alike. Caseback wording also varies across production, from the earlier hippocampus design to inscriptions celebrating the lunar achievement.

MovementManual Wind

Caliber861

Case MaterialStainless Steel

Case Size42mm

Lug Width20mm

What owners love

The black dial and white hands make elapsed time easy to read, and the Hesalite crystal gives the dial a warmth and edge distortion owners often prefer to sapphire. It’s especially noticeable when you tilt the watch rather than look straight down at it.
The manually wound 861 has a reputation among long-term owners for being a sturdy, dependable chronograph movement. Winding it each morning is part of the enjoyment, rather than just something to tolerate.
The 42mm case wears less bulky than the diameter suggests, thanks to its curved lugs and relatively slim profile. Owners often find it comfortable enough for everyday wear despite initially expecting a large watch.

Common Criticisms

The crown is tucked close to the case and its protective shoulders, so getting a good grip for daily winding can be fiddly. This is a recurring annoyance even among owners who otherwise enjoy the manual movement.
The Hesalite crystal picks up fine scratches readily in ordinary use. Light marks usually polish out, but owners who want a consistently unmarked crystal can find the upkeep tiresome.

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