Exceptional Omega Speedmaster Pre-Moon 145.022-69 Tropical Dial

Beautiful Omega Speedmaster 145.022-69.  This reference is interesting in the Speedmaster history because it is the last “pre-moon”.

The condition of this example is really exceptional.

Very rare dark brown “tropical” dial.  The dial has turned slightly brown because of a defect in the composition of the zappon varnish, but only a few dials had this particularity.  Tropical Speedmasters are highly sought after by collectors and going up in value.

The serial number (29.604.xxx) is in the right range.

The original “dot over 90” bezel in very nice condition.

Original steel bracelet ref. 1039 with 516 endlinks.  The buckle is dated 2.70 (second quarter 1970).

The watch comes with its extract of archives mentioning it was produced on June 24, 1970 and delivered to Switzerland.

The movement has been checked and tested.