Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch
+266 % above RRP
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ℹ️ 1-month trend
Price change over the past 30 days. Shows the short-term market movement — relevant if you want to buy or sell soon.
ℹ️ 4-month trend
The central metric behind the momentum score. It filters out short-term swings and shows the true, medium-term market trend of this reference.
ℹ️ Volatility
Annualised price fluctuation. Below 10 % = very stable, 10–20 % = normal, above 20 % = volatile. With high volatility the price can change quickly — in both directions. Be cautious about buying without checking the current price.
ℹ️ Momentum score
ChronoCheck's own indicator from 0 to 100, calculated from the 4-month trend, volatility and market direction.
- Above 60 — Upward trend. Good time to sell, prices are rising.
- 40 – 60 — Neutral. Stable price level, no pressure to act.
- Below 40 — Downward trend. Wait or enter at a good price.
ℹ️ Investment Grade A/B/C/D
ChronoCheck's own rating for each reference. A 0–100 point scale, made up of four weighted components:
- Momentum (40 pts) — trend strength from the momentum score.
- Liquidity (25 pts) — number of active live listings.
- Stability (20 pts) — inverse volatility — the calmer, the better.
- Source robustness (15 pts) — number of independent market sources.
- A · 75+ Trend is right, liquidity good, data broad.
- B · 55–74 Solid, but one component weaker.
- C · 35–54 Average, volatility or market breadth weigh on it.
- D · below 35 Downward or too little data — a collector's piece.
Not investment advice. Pure data analysis from aggregated market sources.
The current market value of the Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch (Ref. 145.022) is $7,935. The trend points down (-18.5% over four months). Last sold at auction: $5,512 (Sotheby's, 12/2025).
What if you had bought back then …
What would a purchase at the median market price back then have become — at today's level of $7,935. A pure return calculation, excluding insurance, servicing and transaction costs.
Data from an aggregated median time series (watch_market_daily). CAGR = Compound Annual Growth Rate, normalized to 365 days. Not an investment recommendation.
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Technical data
Lift angle 52° — important for timing-machine diagnosis: with this value a watchmaker can correctly measure rate deviation, amplitude and beat error. ChronoCheck verifies such technical details directly from the manufacturers' factory specifications.
Omega Ref. 145.022 — Variants and collector names
Known as: Pre-Moon, Transitional, AML Speedy, Post-Moon, Moonwatch Professional, DON Speedy, 220 Bezel, 220 Error Bezel, Straight Writing, Step Dial Speedy, Flat Dial Speedy
Production phases and changes
- 1968: Introduction of Cal. 861 (Lemania 1873 base, 21.600 A/h) as successor to Cal. 321; first Ref. 145.022-68 Transitional with AML logo and DON bezel
- 1969: Switch to printed Omega logo on the dial; new caseback engraving 'FIRST WATCH WORN ON THE MOON' (known as 'Straight Writing')
- 1970: Autumn 1970: production run with '220' misprint on tachymeter bezel instead of '200' (serial numbers 30.589.xxx–31.000.xxx)
- 1971: Caseback text changed to 'FLIGHT-QUALIFIED BY NASA FOR ALL MANNED SPACE MISSIONS'; introduction of Ref. 145.022-71
- 1974: Switch to flat dial without step flange; introduction of Ref. 145.022-74
- 1976: Typographic variations in the Speedmaster lettering on the dial (Short-S vs. Long-S); introduction of Ref. 145.022-76
- 1981: Omega changes reference numbering system: Ref. becomes ST 145.0022 externally; caseback stamp remains 145.022
Movement variants
- 861 (1968–1988) · 21600 bph
Bezel variants
- SW145-220Error-Alu-Schwarz-Tachy "220 Error Bezel"
- SW145-DNN-Alu-Schwarz-Tachy "DNN Bezel"
- SW145-DON-Alu-Schwarz-Tachy "DON Bezel"
Dial variants
- Applied Logo / Pre-Moon Dial — Applied metal Omega logo (AML) + PROFESSIONAL below; step dial; 3× sub-dials with engine-turned guilloché
- Flat Dial — Printed white Omega logo; PROFESSIONAL; flat dial (no step/flange); 3× sub-dials
- Step Dial Post-Moon — Printed white Omega logo; PROFESSIONAL; step dial; 3× sub-dials
Crystal variants
- Hesalit-Gewölbt-145022-42mm
Bracelet variants
- Steelinox Ref. 1039
- Steelinox Ref. 1116
- Steelinox Ref. 1171
Serial numbers
- 28.000.000 – 29.999.000 (1969–1969) — 145.022-68 late production / 145.022-69 early production. Serial number engraved on movement (not Ref. no.). Approximation — exact data via official Omega archive extract.
- 30.000.000 – 31.999.000 (1970–1970) — Includes the autumn 1970 run with 220 Error Bezel (documented: 30.589.xxx–31.000.xxx). DON → DNN bezel transition.
- 32.000.000 – 33.999.000 (1971–1971) — 145.022-69 late phase / 145.022-71 start. Serial numbers approximate.
- 34.000.000 – 37.999.000 (1972–1973) — 145.022-71 main production. Serial numbers approximate.
- 38.000.000 – 39.999.000 (1974–1975) — 145.022-74 introduction, switch to flat dial. Serial numbers approximate.
- 40.000.000 – 43.999.000 (1976–1978) — 145.022-76 / -78 phase. Typographic variants (Short-S / Long-S) in Speedmaster lettering on -76. Serial numbers approximate.
- 44.000.000 – 52.000.000 (1979–1988) — ST 145.0022 era from 1981. Serial numbers strongly approximate — precise verification only via official Omega archive extract.
With the introduction of Caliber 861 in 1968, Omega swapped out the Speedmaster's engine — moving from Cal. 321 to the Lemania 1873 base running at 21,600 vibrations per hour. The first generation carries the collector nicknames "AML Speedy" or "Transitional": the applied Omega logo sits above a step dial, and the bezel still features the DON engraving. A year later, with the Ref. 145.022-69, Omega switched to a printed logo and engraved "FIRST WATCH WORN ON THE MOON" on the caseback; that vintage has been known as "Straight Writing" ever since. For collectors looking to enter the Pre-Moon segment, these references represent the most price-intensive category across the entire 145.022 family.
## The 220 Print Error: A Few Hundred Examples from Autumn 1970
During a short production run between serial numbers 30.589.xxx and 31.000.xxx, a bezel marked "220" instead of "200" rolled off the line. To this day, only a few hundred examples of this "220 Error Bezel" are known — the most coveted collateral find in the entire 145.022 family. Anyone looking to authenticate a genuine 220 error example should start by cross-referencing the serial number and examining the tachymeter printing under a loupe.
## Step Dial vs. Flat Dial: A Decision Made in the Workshop, Not the Design Room
The stepped chapter ring disappeared in 1974 — not for aesthetic reasons, but because the tritium lume was chipping away at the step edge. The flat dial (Ref. 145.022-74) is considered more durable today, but purists still prize a well-preserved Step Dial from the 1968–1973 years over it. The caseback text had already changed in 1971 to "FLIGHT-QUALIFIED BY NASA FOR ALL MANNED SPACE MISSIONS" and remained stable through to the end of production. Nothing changed technically after 1981 — Omega simply updated the reference numbering system to ST 145.0022, while the caseback stamp continued to read 145.022.
Brand profile: Omega
Omega is the second most counterfeited Swiss watch brand. The Speedmaster and Seamaster are especially targeted. Pay close attention to movement details (Co-Axial) and dial textures.
- Speedmaster: The chronograph reset hand must snap back precisely to 12 o'clock — fakes stop 1–3 seconds off or wobble
- Speedmaster (Hesalite): The Omega logo is micro-laser-etched on the UNDERSIDE of the Hesalite crystal — only visible at a specific angle and in the right light — fakes omit it or place it incorrectly
- Seamaster: The wave-pattern dial must be ENGRAVED (tactile relief) — printed/flat wave lines = fake
- DON (Dot Over Ninety): small dot ABOVE the '90' on the Speedmaster tachymeter bezel — position/size often wrong on fakes
Serial number format: Omega serial number: 8-digit number on the caseback or between the lugs (on older models). Since ~2018 engraved on the caseback at 6 o'clock. Format: purely numeric. Verifiable on the Omega website with an extract from the archive.
Further sources
Buying guide: Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch
Entry into Omega
At $7,935 this reference is one of the more affordable ways to wear a Omega on your wrist. That is precisely why many pieces have already passed through several hands — condition varies accordingly. Buyers here should pay particular attention to service history and honest photos from the seller.
Where the price stands
The price has fallen by -18.5% over the past four months. No crash, but a clear downward trend. Buyers currently have room to negotiate; sellers are better off waiting for the market to bottom out — unless they have to sell.
Watch out for swings: This reference has an above-average volatility of 138.0 percent. In concrete terms: the price can move by several hundred euros within a few weeks. Check the current value before buying or selling — old listings or auction results from two months ago are of little help.
What to look out for when buying?
- Authenticity: The serial number and reference on the case must match the papers. A professional authenticity check of the Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch reliably rules out counterfeits.
- Condition: Check scratches on the case and bezel — professional refurbishment can leave traces.
- Service history: A documented service by the manufacturer or a certified watchmaker increases the value.
- Scope of delivery: Box, papers and warranty card make a noticeable price difference on the Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch.
- Independent certification: The CPS-52 standard covers 52 checkpoints — from the serial number and the timing machine to water resistance. The result is secured on the blockchain and can be verified at any time.
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Go to the market value tool →Auction results Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch 145.022
Recent hammer prices for this reference from international auction houses:
| Price | House | Date |
|---|---|---|
| $5,512 | Sotheby's | 12/2025 |
| $5,691 | Sotheby's | 09/2025 |
| $673,101 | Phillips | 04/2025 |
| $72,338 | Phillips | 02/2025 |
| $70,014 | Phillips | 08/2024 |