1986 Omega Speedymoon 'Small Moon' 345.0809 Speedmaster

Surely if any chronograph deserves a moonphase complication, it’s the Moonwatch. But, like all good things, it was only introduced in the 80s. This is the ref. 345.0809, better known by collectors as the Speedymoon. Not only does it bring the most romantic of complications to the party, but it adds a date, cool flanking text at the 6 subdial like an early Saxonia, total vertical symmetry, and a wealth of strange nuances to learn. It was the most complicated Speedmaster that had been made in 1985 and it looks far prettier than the most complicated Speedmaster that’s made today.

However, it sold horribly in period. Between 85-89, fewer than 1300 examples are thought to have been made. And, of that, 15% were made as strap-only models largely for the Mexican and Italian market. So really, it’s more like 1100 bracelet 345.0809 out there

The three main types of these are distinguished by the moonphase: There are the ‘large moon’ discs with 5 pointed starts (this) and ‘small moon’ discs with slightly smaller moons and four or six pointed starts, which made up the bulk of production. Then there is a smiling moon, each of which was hand painted, of which there are thought to be fewer than 25 examples. Those sell for double to triple the standard market. And then you have to watch out for service dials, where the date feet from 21 to 9 flip and point outward.

Information:

Reference: 345.0809

Serial: 47,132,XXX

Year: November 27, 1986

Bracelet: 1450 clasp code paired with 808 ends - Stainless Steel

Case: 42mm - Stainless Steel

Lug Width: 20mm

Movement: Omega 866 - Manual - Running (+2s/d 250 amp)

Functions: Hour, Minute, Second, Chronograph, Moon phase, date

Box and Papers: No box or papers - Extract of Archives included

Crystal: Acrylic

Bracelet size: 7”

Condition:

Case is in great shape with light normal micro wear. Bracelet is in great shape with light micro wear. Dial and hands are in great shape. Crystal is in great shape. Watch runs(+2s/d 250 amp).