Omega Speedmaster

About this reference

The Omega Speedmaster reference ST376.0822 was produced for a brief period starting in 1987, with total production estimated at approximately 1,300 to 2,000 units. Collectors distinguish this reference as the "Holy Grail" because it is the only vintage Speedmaster to house the automatic Calibre 1045, a movement based on the Lemania 5100. The watch features a 42mm stainless steel case that is thicker than the standard Moonwatch to accommodate the central minute chronograph hand and day-date complications. It typically features a "Moonwatch" style dial with a tachymeter scale integrated under the mineral crystal. On the secondary market, prices generally range from $20,000 to $35,000 depending on the presence of the original 1450 bracelet and 808 end links. A notable production detail is that many examples were serviced with later functional replacement parts, making original "non-service" dials and hands significantly more valuable to collectors.