The Omega Speedmaster reference 145.022-69ST is the last “Pre-Moon” iteration conceived before the lunar landing in July 1969 and was made available to the market the following December. The model was the first Speedmaster to get a new dial which bears the painted Omega logo and the update of shortened luminous markers. The present example is an early specimen of the reference identified by a caseback that does not feature “The First Watch Worn on the Moon” engraving. Blessed with tropical richness, the dial have aged into an incredibly attractive chocolate brown hue with cream coloured luminous patina. Offered in excellent condition and further delivered with an Omega Extract from the Archives confirming its production in 1970, the present Pre-Moon Speedmaster with charming good looks paired with a matching brown strap certainly captures the eye of an avid collector of rare vintage timepieces.