Omega Speedmaster 145.012-67 SP

Omega Ref. 145.012-67 SP An attractive and unusual stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with special orange chronograph hand, tachymeter scale and bracelet

Manufacturer : Omega Year : 1968 Reference No : 145.012-67 SP Movement No : 26’078'118 Model Name : Speedmaster Professional “Ultraman Material : Stainless steel Calibre : Manual, cal. 321, 17 jewels Bracelet/Strap : Stainless steel Omega bracelet, endlinks stamped “516”, max length 180mm Clasp/Buckle : Stainless steel Omega deployant clasp stamped “1039” & “2.68 Dimensions : 42mm diameter Signed : Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed Accessories : Accompanied by an additional unsigned leather strap and pin buckle. Further delivered with Omega Extract from the Archives confirming the special orange chronograph hand and the production of the present timepiece on 13th June 1968 and its subsequent delivery to US Army Produced in 1968 with a serial range of 26.076.XXX to 26.079.XXX, this reference is estimated to have seen around 3,000 pieces manufactured. Notably, a handful of these watches were assembled with a distinctive orange chronograph hand, earning them the coveted "Ultraman Speedmaster" moniker due to their appearance in the iconic Japanese television series “The Return of Ultraman”. This beloved series was created in the mid-1960s by Eiji Tsuburaya, co-creator of the original Godzilla series. Ultraman is an intergalactic being who resides within protagonist Shin Hayata, transforming into Ultraman when the need to combat monsters arises. In 1971, the producers of “Ultraman Returns” selected Omega’s "Moonwatch" as part of the Monster Attack Team’s monster-fighting kit. It was the last Speedmaster model to be fitted with the renowned caliber 321 and is distinguished from its predecessors by its ‘SP’ designation (‘SP’ for “Spécial Poussoirs” or “special pushers”), which enhanced its water resistance. The present lot, in overall attractive condition is further accompanied by the Extract from the Archives confirming the special orange chronograph hand. Surely a rare opportunity for collectors of unusual and vintage timepieces to own one of the legendary Ultraman Speedmasters.