Exceptional Find : An extremely rare Speedmaster 145.012-67 “Ultraman” in original condition
This is without a doubt the most authentic Ultraman I’ve found in the last 15 years. Completely original and in exceptional condition, the watch came from an estate and had been forgotten in a drawer for many years. What makes it even more interesting is that this Ultraman checks absolutely all the boxes : -Caliber 321 with a serial number
11 June 20260
Latest find : an extremely rare Speedmaster 145.022 “Blue Hesalite”
Some Speedmasters produced at the end of the 1980’s had a defect in the plexiglass, which became bluish over time. Less than 10 examples are known to exist, usually in private collections. This is the second “Blue Hesalite” that I have acquired in the last fifteen years. This find is therefore quite exceptional. Completely untouched, never restored or polished, the
A Speedmaster 145.022-69 “Straight Writing” with a nice story
Today I have the pleasure to show you a 145.022-69 “Straight Writing” that I have just bought from its first and only owner. It was given to him by his mother and grandparents, on the occasion of his first communion. The watch still has its original papers, dated April 20, 1973. The warranty booklet was printed in 1970,
Meet us at the Lille Watch Fair on September 15, 2024
Brussels Vintage Watches will be glad to meet you at the Lille Watch Fair on September 15, 2024. On our stand you will find plenty of Omega watches, but also a large selection of vintage watches and pocket watches. Click here to browse the website of the event. See you soon ! Gaëtan
The story of the Speedmaster Prototype « Monocontatore »
In the 1960’s, most watch manufactures did not produce their own dials but relied on subcontractors, which is still often the case today. The main one was Singer in La Chaux-de-Fonds, which worked for Rolex, Omega, Tudor and others. (source : www.singersa.ch) Singer also produced prototypes that were presented to the brands. In 1967, the company developed several astonishing dials,