HSTE
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Ok, gently forced to show pictures of my Speedmaster "220 bezel".
My watch: Omega Speedmaster ref. 145.022-69 delivered on September 30, 1970 to the US of A.
Now, the story on the "220-bezel": A small number of bezels in 1970 had a marking error: instead of the usual graduations marked 225, 200, 190 on the scale, these bezels had inscribed 225, 220, 190. It was not a special version but a genuine mistake. The examples have been recorded on movement numbers 30.589.xxx to 31.100.xxx, all of them being produced in the fall of 1970 (information courtesy "Gregoire Rossier & Anthony Marquie: Moonwatch Only").
Cheers, HSTE
Ok, gently forced to show pictures of my Speedmaster "220 bezel".
My watch: Omega Speedmaster ref. 145.022-69 delivered on September 30, 1970 to the US of A. Now, the story on the "220-bezel": A small number of bezels in 1970 had a marking error: instead of the usual graduations marked 225, 200, 190 on the scale, these ...
All these shots of this threesome is really making me consider buying another Speedy, and something with pre-packed history!
Just phenomenal pieces and super posts!
Thank you! I appreciate your feedback. I always tried to go the extra mile: get the "oddities".
Which requires this extra portion of patience and determination. Cheers, HSTE
That really is a stunning looking Omega Speedmaster ref. 145.022.
The condition of the watch and the rare 220 bezel with the beautiful patina of lume all add up to a stunning Speedmaster. Marc
The 220 appeals to my sensibilities as a collector . . .
. . . because the bezel serves as confirmation of authenticity when matched against the movement number. Well done!