Omega Speedmaster 145022 from 1976

Omega Speedmaster 145.022 – 1976

A wonderfully preserved example of the legendary Moonwatch, this 1976 Omega Speedmaster ref. 145.022 delivers everything collectors love: crisp case lines, a beautifully balanced dial with rich matte finishing, and the iconic stepped aesthetic of the era. Powered by the famed calibre 861, this piece captures the charm, reliability, and historical significance that make Speedmasters a timeless cornerstone of any collection.

This particular example remains in top condition, with strong lugs, clean surfaces, and an excellent dial with warm tritium accents. Paired with a solid Omega metal bracelet, it wears with the unmistakable presence only a vintage Speedmaster can offer. A no-nonsense, honest, and highly wearable 145.022 — ready for the next decades on the wrist.

Technical background

Introduced in the late 1960s, reference 145.022 marked Omega’s transition to the robust calibre 861, the movement architecture that would carry the Speedmaster lineage for decades. By 1976, the model had fully matured into the configuration many enthusiasts consider the “classic Moonwatch look,” with subtle dial and case refinements that define the vintage era. It remains one of the most reliable and serviceable Speedmasters available today.

Tech Sheet

• Reference: 145.022
  Serial: 37870XXX
  Year: 1976

• Size: 42 mm

• Movement: Omega Cal. 861 (manual wind)

• Dial: Black stepped dial, tritium

• Crystal: Hesalite

• Bracelet / Lug Width: Omega metal bracelet / 20 mm

• Condition: Top condition

• Warranty: 2-year warranty 

• Strap: Omega metal bracelet