THE ESSENTIALS

MAKE: OMEGA
MODEL: 145.0040
YEAR: 1984
BOX/PAPERS: NO/NO
CASE DIAMETER: 42mm
CASE MATERIAL: BEAD-BLASTED STAINLESS STEEL
BRACELET MATERIAL: BEAD-BLASTED STAINLESS STEEL
MOVEMENT: MANUAL WIND

Much like the Rolex Datejust Oysterquartz compared to the traditional Datejust, the Omega Speedmaster Teutonic, while carrying the Speedmaster name, features a distinctly different design. Originally conceived exclusively for the German market in the 1980s, the Teutonic departs from the traditional rounded Speedmaster case and features a more angular, industrial-inspired design with sharp lines and edges. 

Despite the avant-garde silhouette, the Teutonic features a traditional Speedy 3-register dial layout and an 861 movement. The bold white hands and markers provide strong contrast for easy readability. A few technical changes were also introduced; the watch features a mineral glass instead of the acrylic used in most Speedmasters of the time. The case, although appearing to be a single-piece (monocoque) design, was actually a two-piece construction; it features a removable bezel and crystal assembly, whilst the case back remains fixed. 

The Teutonic represents an interesting chapter in Omega’s history, showcasing a period when the brand experimented with both aesthetics and materials. The watch came to us in great health, running at +3 s/d, with 255 amps and 0.2 ms beat error. It might not cost an arm and a leg, but is certainly one of the coolest Speedmasters ever made.