Omega 145022 FULL SET LONG S AND R

Omega Speedmaster Professional Ref. 145.022 – Rare Transitional Dial | Full Set | Japan Market

Offered here is a rare and highly desirable Omega Speedmaster Professional, reference 145.022, delivered on May 20, 1990, to the Japanese market. This example stands out due to its transitional "Long S & Long R" dial — a seldom-seen variant that holds significant appeal for collectors seeking typographic rarities in the Speedmaster lineage.

Key Details:

• Reference: 145.022

• Movement: Omega Caliber 861, manual wind

• Case Size: 42mm

• Crystal: Hesalite

• Dial: Original tritium with “Long S” and “Long R” in Speedmaster text

• Lume: Original tritium, evenly aged

• Delivery Date: May 20, 1990

• Country: Japan

• Condition: Excellent vintage condition, sharp case edges, no signs of overpolishing

• Set: Complete full set including original inner and outer boxes, stamped warranty papers, booklets, and accessories

Why This Watch Matters:

The "Long S & Long R" dial variant is considered a transitional type, produced during a narrow window before Omega updated the Speedmaster’s dial typography. These transitional dials are rarely seen and were not catalogued as separate references, making them difficult to track and highly collectible.

Most examples from this period feature standard post-1980s dial printing. This version, however, retains the longer serif font characteristic of earlier Speedmasters, making it a historically significant crossover between the pre-moon and modern production eras.

In addition, the watch was sold new in Japan—one of the most meticulous and condition-conscious watch markets in the world—and is accompanied by a full set of original accessories and documentation.

Summary:

This is a serious collector’s piece: a rare dial configuration, complete provenance, strong condition, and full set from a respected regional market. Transitional references like this are increasingly difficult to source, especially with full documentation.