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Lot Essay
OMEGA produced the reference 145.012 from 1967 to 1969. This reference became a part of NASAs inventory of Speedmasters as basic equipment for the Astronauts. This reference with the legendary caliber 321 movement was worn in space for several NASA missions. The movement on this watch has an OXG import stamp indicating it was made for the American market. This particular example has "SP" engraved inside the case back indicating it has "Special Pushers." OMEGA made these special pushers more robust and were supposed to have greater water resistance. This watch features the rare "Dot over 90" or "DON" bezel. The OMEGA Speedmaster remains one of the most iconic and legendary watches produced and models with the caliber 321 and "Dot over 90" bezel are highly sought after.
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Condition report
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The case has been lightly polished and has scratches and small nicks throughout. The backs of the lugs have scratches and the case back is correct with small nicks throughout. The lugs at 1 and 11 o'clock o'clock both have dents on the bottom edge. The inside case back has watchmaker's marks. The pushers and bezel are correct. The crown is a service replacement. The dial is in good condition with light signs of age and appears to be original. The lume has darkened to varying degrees throughout. The hands are correct with some loss of white paint and partially missing lume in the hour and minute hand. The drop chronograph hand has lost its lume. The crystal has scratches throughout. The movement is not working at the time of cataloguing. Currently, the watch can not be wound or set. A full service is required.