In 1968, the long-standing workhorse chronograph movement of the SSIH, the Lemania CH27 C12 (Omega 321), was discontinued. It was replaced with the Lemania 1873, which became the famous Omega 861 “Moon” movement. Sic transit gloria, if I may say […]
Omega Speedmaster 145.022-68 and -69: The Speedy As We Know It Read More »
The current Speedmaster Professional, the descendant of the ref. 145.022, produced with minor changes from 1968 until this day, is often called the “Moonwatch.” That’s interesting because the 145.022 wasn’t the watch first worn on the Moon. This title goes
Omega Speedmaster 105.012 – The Real Moonwatch Read More »
After the ref. 105.002, the “oddball”, had been discontinued, Omega introduced its successor in 1963 – the Omega Speedmaster 105.003. Nicknamed “Ed White” after its famous wearer, the NASA astronaut Edward Higgins White (who during the Gemini 4 mission became
Omega Speedmaster 105.003 – The Last of its Kind Read More »
When you think of the evolution of the Speedmaster from the first 2915 to the 145.022, it’s easy to overlook one reference – the Omega Speedmaster 105.002. That slight mistake comes from the fact, that the 105.002 is quite difficult
Omega Speedmaster 105.002 – An Oddball Speedy Read More »
Let’s face it, the vintage watch market is flooded by overhyped and overpriced watches, but what about the ones that offer a lot of watch for fairly little money? Let’s have a look at some of them. If your reaction
Top 10 Bang for the Buck Watches (and Brands) Read More »
Collecting vintage watches is a fantastic hobby, but during the last few years, the raging hype leaves less and less for the average collector. Many of these watches are – against the claims of some – not rare, nor are
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