Omega Speedmaster Mark II 145.034 Gold Vintage

amanico · 2022-02-08T09:02:48Z

Explore the ultra-rare solid gold Omega Speedmaster Mark II Ref. 145.034. Discover its history, rarity, and collector insights on this unique vintage chronograph.

Nicolas (amanico) shares a truly exceptional find: a solid gold Omega Speedmaster Mark II, reference 145.034. This post highlights the thrill of discovering rare variations even for seasoned collectors and invites readers to appreciate the unexpected diversity within iconic watch lines. His initial encounter with this "funky" yet "appealing" timepiece underscores the continuous learning journey in luxury watch collecting.

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The solid 18K yellow gold Omega Speedmaster Mark II, Ref. 145.034, is exceptionally rare, with only eight pieces ever produced, making it one of the least known and most difficult-to-acquire Speedmaster Professionals.
While solid gold versions are exceedingly rare, gold-plated Mark II Speedmasters are more common and can be acquired for under $2,000, representing a more accessible entry point into the Speedmaster Professional line.
The gold-plated Mark II, despite its affordability, is still not frequently seen and is arguably the least popular among the Speedmaster Professional models.
A personal anecdote highlights the frustration of gold plating peeling off over time, leading to a preference for solid gold or non-plated watches.
Initial questions from a reader inquire about the specific gold type (rose gold vs. patina), whether the watch is solid gold or plated, and its case size, reflecting common curiosities about vintage gold timepieces.

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sc16

Feb 8, 2022

Seeing something new that I wasn’t aware is the pleasure for me. Thanks for sharing this

jlux

Feb 8, 2022

I have never seen such a Speedmaster before.

MTR

Feb 8, 2022

I am more and more fascinated by the brand Omega and its history. Is it RG or is it just Patina? Is it full gold or plated? And what’s the case size? Sorry for these many questions… And thanks for sharing!! 🙏😊 Best Thomas

MTR

Feb 8, 2022

full calendar with chrono and moonphase. I hardly dare to say: it was a quartz watch (oh my god!!!) that my father gave me when I was 18 years old. It was gold plated. I loved this watch, however after 2-3 years the gold color started to peel off the case which was very frustrating for me. So I never acquired a plated watch again.

Dr No

Feb 9, 2022

. . . slightly different: a Mk II in solid 18K yellow gold. There were eight made; one of the rarest Professionals, not to mention least known. Art

Dr No

Feb 9, 2022

. . . concentrating on Speedmasters, and this was one of them. It could be said that the easiest Speedmaster to buy would be a typical gold-plated Mk II, and the toughest a solid gold version. ;-)

Omega Speedmaster Mark II 145.034 Gold Vintage

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