Sale 6415
| Chicago
| Chicago
Estimate$6,000 – $8,000
Caseback engraved 'ZAF 171/89', indicating possible military use in Zambian Air Force. Further case engraving 0852/2000. These watches are part of the broader category of military-issued Speedmasters, similar to those issued to other air forces like the USAF or Rhodesian Air Force. The 145.022 is a significant reference, being the first Speedmaster to use the Caliber 861 movement and the one that was in production for the longest period (1968-1988).
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Bracelet size: Approx. 8 inches inner circumference
Overall Condition: The watch winds, sets and runs at the time of cataloguing but has not been timed for accuracy. Dial is in overall excellent condition, luminous material on hands and hour markers has consistently faded to a warm butterscotch color, case remains strong, light surface scratches throughout case and bracelet consistent with age, original 1450 bracelet with 808 end links has moderate stretch but is in good shape.
Caseback Engraved 'ZAF 171/89', indicating possible military use in Zambia Air Force.
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