Make: Omega
Model: Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch
Reference: 145.022
Year: 1986
Movement: Manual-Wind Omega Calibre 861
Box & Papers: Original Omega Box (Not Original to the Watch)
Case: 42mm Stainless Steel
Dial: Original Black Chronograph Dial with Original Hands
Bracelet / Strap: Original Omega Stainless Steel Bracelet
Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition
Serviced: Recently Fully Serviced
Warranty: 12 Month RHW Assured Warranty
The Original Moonwatch Experience. Straight from 1986.
The Iconic Legacy
Few watches have a history quite like the Omega Speedmaster Professional.
Introduced in 1957 as a chronograph designed for motorsport, the Speedmaster would go on to become one of the most historically significant watches ever produced. Its selection by NASA for manned space missions and subsequent involvement in the Apollo programme secured its place in watchmaking history.
But while the story of the Moonwatch is familiar to almost everyone, there is something particularly appealing about owning an example that was actually produced decades ago.
This 1986 Speedmaster Professional, reference 145.022, comes from an important period in the model’s history. Powered by Omega’s legendary manual-winding Calibre 861, it retains the traditional design and mechanical character that helped establish the Speedmaster’s reputation.
It’s a watch that connects the pioneering era of space exploration with the golden age of mechanical chronographs, and nearly forty years later, it remains remarkably relevant.
Why You’ll Love It
There is a particular satisfaction in finding a vintage Speedmaster that hasn’t lost the details that make it special.
The original dial, original hands and beautifully preserved character of this 1986 example are exactly what we look for when sourcing vintage Omega watches. These are the components that give a watch its identity, and their preservation is an important part of its appeal to collectors.
The familiar black chronograph dial, contrasting white hands and tachymeter bezel create one of the most recognisable designs in watchmaking. The Hesalite crystal adds that characteristic warmth and gentle distortion around the edges, while the traditional 42mm case retains the beautifully balanced proportions that have made the Speedmaster so successful for generations.
And then there’s the movement.
The manual-winding Calibre 861 is a wonderful piece of mechanical watchmaking, and winding it each morning is part of the experience. It’s a direct connection between the wearer and the watch, something that makes owning a vintage Speedmaster feel quite different from wearing a modern automatic chronograph.
What makes this particular example especially attractive is that it has just undergone a meticulous full service. Vintage chronographs can be expensive to maintain, and the cost of a comprehensive service is an important consideration when buying one.
That work has already been taken care of here.
Presented in excellent vintage condition, with its original dial and hands preserved, this is an opportunity to enjoy a genuine 1980s Speedmaster with the reassurance of a freshly serviced movement and our accompanying warranty.
And at less than the price of a new Speedmaster Professional, it makes a particularly compelling case for choosing vintage.
Iconic Status
The Speedmaster Professional is one of the few watches whose reputation extends far beyond the world of collecting.
Its association with NASA, the Apollo missions and the first Moon landing in 1969 has made it a permanent part of horological history. Worn by astronauts including Buzz Aldrin, the Speedmaster became a symbol of precision, endurance and human achievement.
Reference 145.022 occupies an important place within that story.
Introduced in 1968, it marked the arrival of Omega’s Calibre 861, replacing the earlier Calibre 321. The new movement retained the manual-winding chronograph architecture while introducing a cam-operated mechanism and a higher operating frequency.
The Calibre 861 would go on to become one of Omega’s most enduring chronograph movements, forming the foundation for subsequent generations of the Moonwatch.
The reference also accompanied the Speedmaster through another important chapter in space exploration, with the 145.022 being qualified by NASA for the Space Shuttle programme in 1978.
For collectors, these later vintage Speedmasters offer a particularly attractive balance. They retain the traditional construction, original tritium-era dial details and historic movement architecture, while remaining considerably more accessible than the earliest Calibre 321 examples.
This is why I find watches such as this 1986 example so appealing. You’re not buying a modern interpretation of a historic design. You’re buying a watch that was made during the period when that history was still being written.
Ready to Make It Yours?
Visit us at our home inside Martin & Martin, 30 High Street, St Peter Port, Guernsey.
This 1986 Omega Speedmaster Professional reference 145.022 is presented in excellent vintage condition, retaining its original dial and hands.
It is accompanied by an original Omega presentation box, although this is not the box originally supplied with the watch.
Most importantly, the watch has recently undergone a meticulous full mechanical service. The considerable expense and specialist attention involved in maintaining a vintage chronograph have already been taken care of, allowing its next owner to enjoy the watch with confidence.
Every watch is supplied to our RHW Assured standard: Authenticated, Prepared, Documented and Guaranteed. It will be presented with its RHW Assured warranty card, RHW Assured swing tag and branded black suede RHW travel pouch, and is covered by our 12 Month RHW Assured Warranty.
Contact us for a secure payment link to pay by any major debit or credit card or Apple Pay
Buy online via our website using PayPal or PayPal Guest. No PayPal account is required and all major debit and credit cards are accepted
Bank transfers
Cash payments welcomed by arrangement
Apple Pay and all major debit and credit cards accepted in store and by private appointment
Book a private appointment via our website
For anyone considering a Speedmaster Professional, I think this example makes a particularly strong argument for choosing vintage. Original where it matters, beautifully preserved and freshly serviced, it offers the character and history of a genuine 1980s Moonwatch for less than the cost of buying its modern counterpart.
Make: Omega
Model: Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch
Reference: 145.022
Year: 1986
Movement: Manual-Wind Omega Calibre 861
Box & Papers: Original Omega Box (Not Original to the Watch)
Case: 42mm Stainless Steel
Dial: Original Black Chronograph Dial with Original Hands
Bracelet / Strap: Original Omega Stainless Steel Bracelet
Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition
Serviced: Recently Fully Serviced
Warranty: 12 Month RHW Assured Warranty
The Original Moonwatch Experience. Straight from 1986.
The Iconic Legacy
Few watches have a history quite like the Omega Speedmaster Professional.
Introduced in 1957 as a chronograph designed for motorsport, the Speedmaster would go on to become one of the most historically significant watches ever produced. Its selection by NASA for manned space missions and subsequent involvement in the Apollo programme secured its place in watchmaking history.
But while the story of the Moonwatch is familiar to almost everyone, there is something particularly appealing about owning an example that was actually produced decades ago.
This 1986 Speedmaster Professional, reference 145.022, comes from an important period in the model’s history. Powered by Omega’s legendary manual-winding Calibre 861, it retains the traditional design and mechanical character that helped establish the Speedmaster’s reputation.
It’s a watch that connects the pioneering era of space exploration with the golden age of mechanical chronographs, and nearly forty years later, it remains remarkably relevant.
Why You’ll Love It
There is a particular satisfaction in finding a vintage Speedmaster that hasn’t lost the details that make it special.
The original dial, original hands and beautifully preserved character of this 1986 example are exactly what we look for when sourcing vintage Omega watches. These are the components that give a watch its identity, and their preservation is an important part of its appeal to collectors.
The familiar black chronograph dial, contrasting white hands and tachymeter bezel create one of the most recognisable designs in watchmaking. The Hesalite crystal adds that characteristic warmth and gentle distortion around the edges, while the traditional 42mm case retains the beautifully balanced proportions that have made the Speedmaster so successful for generations.
And then there’s the movement.
The manual-winding Calibre 861 is a wonderful piece of mechanical watchmaking, and winding it each morning is part of the experience. It’s a direct connection between the wearer and the watch, something that makes owning a vintage Speedmaster feel quite different from wearing a modern automatic chronograph.
What makes this particular example especially attractive is that it has just undergone a meticulous full service. Vintage chronographs can be expensive to maintain, and the cost of a comprehensive service is an important consideration when buying one.
That work has already been taken care of here.
Presented in excellent vintage condition, with its original dial and hands preserved, this is an opportunity to enjoy a genuine 1980s Speedmaster with the reassurance of a freshly serviced movement and our accompanying warranty.
And at less than the price of a new Speedmaster Professional, it makes a particularly compelling case for choosing vintage.
Iconic Status
The Speedmaster Professional is one of the few watches whose reputation extends far beyond the world of collecting.
Its association with NASA, the Apollo missions and the first Moon landing in 1969 has made it a permanent part of horological history. Worn by astronauts including Buzz Aldrin, the Speedmaster became a symbol of precision, endurance and human achievement.
Reference 145.022 occupies an important place within that story.
Introduced in 1968, it marked the arrival of Omega’s Calibre 861, replacing the earlier Calibre 321. The new movement retained the manual-winding chronograph architecture while introducing a cam-operated mechanism and a higher operating frequency.
The Calibre 861 would go on to become one of Omega’s most enduring chronograph movements, forming the foundation for subsequent generations of the Moonwatch.
The reference also accompanied the Speedmaster through another important chapter in space exploration, with the 145.022 being qualified by NASA for the Space Shuttle programme in 1978.
For collectors, these later vintage Speedmasters offer a particularly attractive balance. They retain the traditional construction, original tritium-era dial details and historic movement architecture, while remaining considerably more accessible than the earliest Calibre 321 examples.
This is why I find watches such as this 1986 example so appealing. You’re not buying a modern interpretation of a historic design. You’re buying a watch that was made during the period when that history was still being written.
Ready to Make It Yours?
Visit us at our home inside Martin & Martin, 30 High Street, St Peter Port, Guernsey.
This 1986 Omega Speedmaster Professional reference 145.022 is presented in excellent vintage condition, retaining its original dial and hands.
It is accompanied by an original Omega presentation box, although this is not the box originally supplied with the watch.
Most importantly, the watch has recently undergone a meticulous full mechanical service. The considerable expense and specialist attention involved in maintaining a vintage chronograph have already been taken care of, allowing its next owner to enjoy the watch with confidence.
Every watch is supplied to our RHW Assured standard: Authenticated, Prepared, Documented and Guaranteed. It will be presented with its RHW Assured warranty card, RHW Assured swing tag and branded black suede RHW travel pouch, and is covered by our 12 Month RHW Assured Warranty.
Contact us for a secure payment link to pay by any major debit or credit card or Apple Pay
Buy online via our website using PayPal or PayPal Guest. No PayPal account is required and all major debit and credit cards are accepted
Bank transfers
Cash payments welcomed by arrangement
Apple Pay and all major debit and credit cards accepted in store and by private appointment
Book a private appointment via our website
For anyone considering a Speedmaster Professional, I think this example makes a particularly strong argument for choosing vintage. Original where it matters, beautifully preserved and freshly serviced, it offers the character and history of a genuine 1980s Moonwatch for less than the cost of buying its modern counterpart.
