Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Apr 25, 2021
LOT 248
OMEGA
REF 2915-2 SPEEDMASTER, STEEL
REF 2915-2 SPEEDMASTER, STEEL
HKD 400,000 - 800,000
USD 51,600 - 103,200 / CHF 48,000 - 96,000
Sold: HKD 1,125,000
Very fine and very rare, stainless steel wristwatch with round button chronograph, black dial with radium painted baton indexes, radium steel "broad arrow" hands, registers, and tachometer graduation to 1000 UPH on the steel bezel.
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Grade: |
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Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-6-01 |
Very good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |
Brand Omega
Model Speedmaster
Reference 2915-2
Year Circa 1958
Movement No. 15.997.XXX
Bracelet Omega stainless steel bracelet 7077, 6 endlinks , approx. total length 180mm
Caliber 321
Dimensions Ø 38.5mm
Signature Case, Dial and Movement
Accessories Extract from the Archives
Notes
Omega Speedmaster Ref. 2915 was produced between 1957 and 1959 in three references: 2915-1, 2915-2 & 2915-3. Ref. -1 & -2 both came with the broad arrow hands, steel tachymeter, not to mention the cal. 321 which is known for its precision, stability and durability. These components built a solid foundation for the Speedmaster collection’s brightest star: the Moonwatch- the official watch worn by Apollo 11 astronauts during history’s first moon landing.
This example of 2915-2 was produced in 1958, featuring broad arrow hand, steel base1000 tachymeter, a matching radium lume dial with an oval “O” and a long “R”, matching steel 7077 bracelet, and no. 6 lugs. Kept in excellent original condition, this example is definitely the must-have for collectors.