THE STORY
Most of the re-editions from the racing-dial Speedmaster Reference 145.022 from the late 1960s are unfortunately not re-editions at all. Unlike the Japanese limited edition we've found for you here, they are often Frankenwatches, with dials and handsets borrowed from the later Mark II. If you love the look but not the worry, you're going to love this one, which is not only completely original and correct, but also comes with box and archives. This one is also essentially untouched, with case edges and lugs just as crisp, sharp, and attractive as they were when the watch left the factory. In some ways, you might almost say that the "racing dial" is closer in spirit to the original intention of the Speedmaster than the Moonwatch, as the Speedmaster was originally designed not for aerospace use, but as a competitive driver's watch. In our view, arguably the coolest Speedmaster made in the last twenty years, and in irreproachable original condition to boot.
SPECS
Maker: Omega
Model: Speedmaster
Reference: 3570.40
Year: 2004 (Limited Edition of 2004 pieces)
Material: Stainless Steel
Dimensions: 42mm diameter; 13mm thick
Sapphire Crystal: No
Lume: Luminova on hands and indexes
Caliber: Manual wound chronograph caliber 1861
Bracelet/Strap: Original Omega Bracelet and additional Orange & Black Rubber strap
Lug Width: 20mm
Box/Papers: Box and Warranty Card (Blank), White tag with matching reference number and serial
CONDITION
This Speedmaster comes in very good, straight from Japan as it should. Case fat and sharp, likely to be unpolished, the bracelet is near scratch-free. Keeping good time.