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This is a 145.022-69 with 2.9 million serial. I had a long inspection about the dial because, as Dr No said, this is not the few prototype racing dial as the font, the hands are not the same. This dial, is very close to mark 2 racing dial but the line mark 2 is missing.
Its been long time not wearing a Speedmaster
This gives me some interesting feeling. HAGWE...
I don't believe this is one of the limited edition models . . .
. . . made for Japan in '04, nor one of the rare racing dials produced in the late '60s. Pay close attention to the hands and 'Swiss Made' at the bottom of the dial flanked on either side by 'T'. Also, the bracelet, amongst other clues. Let's wait for Ter...
Personally I think....
One of the best Speedys you can get....If not the best. Congrats Andy.
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This is a 145.022-69 with 2.9 million serial. I had a long inspection about the dial because, as Dr No said, this is not the few prototype racing dial as the font, the hands are not the same. This dial, is very close to mark 2 racing dial but the line mar...
Thanks for these informations, Terence. Do you know how many were made?
And do you have the archives paper from Omega? It would be interesting to see! Best, my friend. Nicolas
The original 1970 Racing dial has a step. This one does not
and the hands come from a Mk2 Speedy
You're right about the hands, Jeff. The dial's . . .
. . . the mystery. Definitely not a rare authentic '69 racing, nor the less rare but still uncommon '04 Japan limited edition. For what it's worth, my sense is it's either a prototype that escaped a dial-maker's facility, or an outright fabrication. Art