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OMEGA Speedmaster Professional “Moonwatch” Ref. 145.022-ST  Pre-owned 1995 — 42 mm — stainless steel — chronograph — Calibre 861 (hand-wound) — tachymeter bezel — black tritium dial — hesalite crystal — 50 m water-resistance

« As space stations drew closer, time became an instrument again — not a decoration. 

In 1995, human spaceflight shifts narrative. The Moon is history; the future is built piece by piece: rendezvous, docking routines, shared procedures, long-duration habits. The Shuttles are not yet flying to the ISS — construction only begins in 1998 — but everything is already being rehearsed for it. The Shuttle-Mir “Phase 1” programme is the dress rehearsal: learning how to dock, how to cooperate, how to live longer, how to assemble tomorrow. In that world, time is never abstract. It’s a parameter: docking windows, timed checklists, orbits that don’t wait. The owner of a 1995 Speedmaster loves that logic. He doesn’t wear a symbol — he wears a method. He winds it in the morning like an instrument: a few turns, a calm resistance, and the movement is alive again. The chronograph isn’t there to show off; it measures, it decides. One crisp press, and the central hand starts its sweep — a small, satisfying reminder that precision can be physical.

The 145.022 is a cornerstone reference, introduced in 1968 with the Calibre 861 era. Later, Omega’s Speedmaster numbering can look confusing: commercial references evolve (e.g., 145.0022, 3590.50), while 145.022 can remain present as a case reference on certain casebacks/parts — which is why many 1980s/1990s examples are still linked to ST/145.022. A 1995 piece sits in that sweet spot: classic looks, modern reliability, and the unmistakable Moonwatch DNA. 42 mm steel case, iconic tachymeter bezel, and a three-register dial layout (3-6-9) built for immediate legibility. 1990s models often feature tritium (commonly marked “T SWISS MADE T”), which can develop a warm, attractive patina over time. The hesalite crystal keeps the classic Moonwatch feel, with a softer, more “space-era” reflection than sapphire. Inside, the hand-wound Calibre 861 is a proven chronograph workhorse (Lemania-based), beating at 21,600 vph with roughly 48 hours of power reserve — and offering that tactile, satisfying interaction every day. fine for careful daily life, but it’s not a dive watch, and prolonged immersion/thermal shocks should be avoided. 

Omega Speedmaster Professional 145.022-ST, 1995, 42 mm steel, Calibre 861, tachymeter bezel, hesalite crystal. Delivered with a Mostra travel pouch. Mostra renowned for its service and customer experience—has been recognized in the specialist press as the pre-owned specialist. Our customer reviews are verified and rated 5 stars, and we support each purchase with rigorous selection, advice, and follow-up. Every watch also comes with an exceptional three-year warranty, rare on the pre-owned market—so you can buy with confidence and wear it fully.