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Speedmaster Mark II

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The Omega Speedmaster Mark II takes the familiar hand-wound Speedmaster chronograph and gives it a broad, tonneau-shaped case that feels unmistakably of its era. Introduced in 1969, it puts the tachymeter scale beneath the crystal rather than on an exposed bezel, making the whole watch read as one clean, enclosed instrument.

For the original experience, look to 145.014, powered by the manual-wind caliber 861. The black dial is the restrained choice; the Racing dial brings orange accents and a multicolored minute track that make the case’s sober mass feel surprisingly lively. Omega’s later Mark II revival is automatic, so it offers a different ownership experience despite the family resemblance.

On an original, the case finishing deserves particular attention: the sunburst brushing across the top and polished bevels are central to its character, and heavy refinishing can soften their definition. The tachymeter printing beneath the crystal is another detail worth inspecting for deterioration.

MovementManual Wind
Caliber861
Case Size42.4mm

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