1980 Omega Speedmaster Teutonic Vintage Mens Chronograph, 145.0040 - Stainless Steel & 18K Gold Circle Patek made a few watches

Patek made a few watches that appear identical in construction but pre-date the official beginning of the Calatrava

It has not been over polished and it retains a crisp hallmark

Dial: Fire engine red with mother of pearl subdials for the seconds and chronograph registers

This model has a solid flat case back and was often sold as a corporate watch as it was well-suited to be engraved with a special message

Dial: White with black painted roman numerals and minute track

1980 Omega Speedmaster Teutonic Vintage Mens Chronograph, 145.0040 - Stainless Steel & 18K Gold Circle Patek made a few watchesToday's offering features a so called Smooth Line Speedmaster Teutonic in beautiful original condition. As the name implies the Teutonic was made for the German speaking markets, and its streamlined case and bracelet style are unlike other Speedys. It has a distinctive look that seems to suggest it needs to be mated with a motorcycle or a sports car preferably German before it will be completely at home. It is an uncommon and perhaps underappreciated