Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Apr 25, 2021

LOT 248

OMEGA
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.


Grading System
Grade:
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.