Rare find : a Speedmaster 145022-74 “Apollo-Soyuz” case
Today I’m writing about my latest find : a Speedmaster reference 145022-74 in original condition, never restored. This watch looks quite ordinary at first glance, but it actually has an extremely rare feature : its pushers are identical to those on the famous Speedmaster “Apollo-Soyuz” from 1976. (photo credit : Fratellowatches) The Speedmaster Apollo-Soyuz is the only known model
19 May 20230
Speedmaster vintage : the plexiglas was not always signed
Most collectors believe that all vintage Speedmasters should have an Omega logo engraved in the center of their plexiglas. However, over the years, I realized that some examples were fitted with unsigned plexiglasses, yet absolutely identical to the signed ones : same shape, same thickness, same black ring inside. It would therefore be surprising if these glasses were
Meet us at the Lille Watch Fair on 18 September 2022
Brussels Vintage Watches will be glad to meet you at the Lille Watch Fair on 18 September 2022. 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
Incredible find : a Speedmaster 105.012-65 almost never worn
Sold in Liège in 1966, this pre-moon ref. 105.012-65 has almost never been worn. Its owner simply left it in its box and nobody paid attention to it anymore. 56 years later, the Speedmaster has finally been taken out of its drawer. Its condition is incredible, it is the first time I see something like that ! The watch is
25 years ago, a very nice Christmas present !
25 years ago, this Speedmaster Apollo XI ref. 3592.50 was given as a Christmas present. I’m sure the owner was very happy ! This interesting reference has a sapphire caseback, so we can admire the beautiful caliber 863 with “Côtes de Genève” finish. Besides this “modern” touch, it remains a real vintage Speedmaster with a plexiglass and tritium indexes.