{"query": "145", "brand": null, "total": 6, "limit": 10, "matches": [{"slug": "a-lange-s-hne-145", "brand": "A. Lange & Söhne", "ref": "145", "model": "Zeitwerk Striking Time", "case_material": "18k Pink Gold", "provenance": "extracted_from_auction_comps", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/reference/a-lange-s-hne-145", "description": "The A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk Striking Time reference 145.032 in 18k pink gold was introduced in 2011 and remained in production until approximately 2022. This reference is distinguished by its integration of an acoustic chiming mechanism with the digital jumping numerals display. The manual-wind caliber L043.2 features a constant-force escapement to manage the high energy requirements of the discs and hammers. The dial is crafted from solid silver with a rhodium-finished German silver time bridge, displaying two visible hammers that strike a low-pitched gong for the hour and a high-pitched gong for every quarter-hour. Collectors value this model as the brand’s first chiming wristwatch. On the secondary market, this reference typically trades in the $85,000 to $115,000 range. A notable production detail is the pusher at four o'clock, which allows the wearer to silence the chimes without interrupting the movement's timekeeping.", "score": 198}, {"slug": "omega-145", "brand": "Omega", "ref": "145", "model": "Speedmaster Professional", "case_material": "Stainless Steel", "provenance": "extracted_from_auction_comps", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/reference/omega-145", "description": "The Omega Speedmaster Professional reference 145.012 was produced between approximately 1967 and 1969. Collectors prioritize this reference because it is the final Speedmaster to house the column-wheel Calibre 321 movement before the transition to the cam-actuated Calibre 861. It features the asymmetrical 42mm stainless steel case with twisted lyre lugs and integrated crown guards. This reference is historically significant as the specific model worn by the majority of Apollo astronauts on the lunar surface. On the secondary market, prices typically range from $10,000 to $20,000 depending on the condition of the \"Dot Over 90\" bezel and dial patina. A notable production variant is the 145.012-67 SP, which often features a specific pusher design. While more common than the symmetrical-case 105.003, the 145.012 remains a primary target for those seeking the original technical specifications used during the NASA moon landings.", "score": 198}, {"slug": "omega-1450022", "brand": "Omega", "ref": "1450022", "model": "Speedmaster Professional", "case_material": "Stainless Steel", "provenance": "extracted_from_auction_comps", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/reference/omega-1450022", "description": "The Omega Speedmaster Professional reference 145.022 was produced from approximately 1968 until 1988, marking the transition from the caliber 321 to the cam-actuated caliber 861 movement. Collectors prioritize this reference as the first standard-production Moonwatch to feature the printed Omega logo rather than an applied metal version. Early examples from 1968 and 1969 are particularly sought after for their \"Transitional\" configurations, which pair the caliber 861 with the older style \"Dot Over 90\" (DON) bezels and applied logo dials. Later iterations introduced the \"Medallion\" case back and eventually the \"First Watch Worn on the Moon\" engraved case back. Current secondary market prices typically range from $4,500 to $12,000 depending on the specific production year and component originality. A notable variant is the 145.022-69 \"220\" bezel error, where the tachymeter scale displays 220 instead of 200.", "score": 83}, {"slug": "omega-145022-69", "brand": "Omega", "ref": "145022-69", "model": "Speedmaster Professional", "case_material": "Stainless Steel", "provenance": "extracted_from_auction_comps", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/reference/omega-145022-69", "description": "The Omega Speedmaster Professional reference 145022-69 was produced between 1969 and 1971. This reference marks a significant transitional period for the model, as it was the first to utilize the cam-actuated caliber 861 movement rather than the column-wheel caliber 321. Collectors prioritize this reference for its \"step\" dial, which features a recessed outer minute track, and its \"Dot Over Ninety\" (DON) bezel, though later 145022-69 batches transitioned to \"Dot Next to Ninety\" inserts. The case back typically features the first generation of the Seahorse medallion or the \"Straight Writing\" NASA flight-qualification text introduced in late 1970. Depending on the presence of an original 1039 bracelet and the condition of the bezel, secondary market prices generally range from $7,000 to $12,000. A notable variant is the \"220\" bezel error, where the tachymeter scale displays 220 instead of 200.", "score": 83}, {"slug": "omega-ba145", "brand": "Omega", "ref": "BA145", "model": "Speedmaster Professional", "case_material": "18k Yellow Gold", "provenance": "extracted_from_auction_comps", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/reference/omega-ba145", "description": "The Omega Speedmaster Professional BA145.022 was produced between 1969 and 1973 to commemorate the Apollo 11 moon landing. This reference is the first gold Speedmaster, limited to 1,014 numbered units. It features an 18k yellow gold case and a matching \"President\" style bracelet with hollow links. Collectors prioritize this model for its solid gold \"OM\" (Or Massif) dial with applied onyx indices and its burgundy aluminum bezel insert. The watch houses the manual-wind Calibre 861 movement. Numbers 1 through 28 were gifted to NASA astronauts and government officials, while the remaining units were sold to the public. On the secondary market, prices typically range from $50,000 to over $100,000 depending on the presence of the original \"crater\" box and the condition of the bezel. In 2022, an example belonging to astronaut Wally Schirra sold at auction for approximately $1.9 million.", "score": 83}, {"slug": "vacheron-constantin-80250-tour-de-l-ile", "brand": "Vacheron Constantin", "ref": "80250/000R-9145", "model": "Tour de l'Île", "case_material": "18k Pink Gold", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/reference/vacheron-constantin-80250-tour-de-l-ile", "description": "Vacheron Constantin released the Tour de l’Île reference 80250/000R-9145 in 2005 to commemorate the manufacture’s 250th anniversary. Production was limited to seven numbered pieces in 18k pink gold, plus one unique piece for the Vacheron Constantin museum. The double-faced 47mm case houses the manual-wind caliber 2750, which comprises 834 components and provides 16 complications, including a minute repeater, tourbillon, perpetual calendar, equation of time, and a celestial chart. Collectors value this reference as one of the most complex wristwatches ever produced, representing a peak in the brand’s technical history. Due to its extreme rarity and high complication count, the secondary market value typically resides in the mid-seven-figure range. A notable auction result occurred in 2005 at Antiquorum, where the first piece in the series sold for approximately 1.8 million USD, setting a record for a contemporary wristwatch at that time.", "score": 83}]}