Omega Speedmaster Mark II Tropical dial Chocolate Brown

For Sale os the Speedmaster MARK II came with the same Lemania-based movement as the original Speedmaster Professional "Moonwatch", reference 145.022. This watch contains Omega’s original caliber 861 movement and was in production from 1968 and lasted until 1996, when Omega introduced the Caliber 1861 movement. Unlike the Speedmaster Professional, the Omega Speedmaster MARK II has a barrel-shaped case that has polished chamfers and a brushed top and sides, giving it a different look from the standard Speedmaster Professional case worn by NASA Astronauts. The classic timing scale that the Speedmaster is known for is also different; it is under the mineral glass crystal and not externally located on the outside of the crystal as an external bezel, in essence, protecting the timing scale from scratches or disruption. Unlike modern timepieces with scratch-resistant sapphire crystals, pieces of this era were assembled with mineral glass crystals.

SPECS

Brand Omega
Style Speedmaster Professional "MARK II"
Model 145.014
Serial
Size Men's
Material Stainless Steel
Dial Matte Brown "Tropical"
Millimeters 41
Bracelet Black Leather Strap

CASE & BRACELET

The classic barrel-shaped case was recently professionally polished to feature crisp factory-like sunburst finishing and sharp chamfers. The original and rare "Telemetre" mineral glass crystal is in perfect condition, showing no damage or notable wear. The Omega signed crown and pump pushers are original to the watch. The case back is crisp, though the factory seahorse engraving is no longer present

DIAL & HANDS

The original matte dial has achieved an impressive and beautiful tropical brown patina, which features a rich brown color on the lower half of the dial, especially in the sub-dials, and fades into a chocolate brown color on the upper half of the dial. The dial itself exhibits no marks or damage. The tritium markers feature a subtle creamy green coloration that is common for Mark II dials, and show no degradation when inspected under UV light. The original tritium hands have aged to a creamy patina, coordinating with the dial lume nicely, and exhibit no degradation under UV light inspection.

ACCESSORIES

Omega Travel Case