Geneva, Nov 06, 2021

LOT 33

OMEGA, REF. 2998-3, SPEEDMASTER F.A.P., STEEL

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

HKD 33,800 - 51,000 / USD 4,400 - 6,600 / EUR 3,800 - 5,600

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: CHF 30,000

A fine and rare, manual wind, stainless steel chronograph wristwatch made for the Fuerza Area Del Peru


Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-6-8-01-07

Good

Slightly oxidized

Slightly scratched

HANDS Original

HANDS Replaced

Brand Omega

Model Speedmaster

Reference 2998-3

Year circa 1961

Movement No. 17762317

Bracelet stainless steel semi-elastic Omega bracelet dated 1961, approx. overall length 188 mm.

Diameter 38 mm

Caliber 321, 17 jewels

Signature Dial, case and movement

Notes

Purchased by a Swiss collector over 20 years ago, this example is a rare version of the 2998-3 made for the Peruvian air force as engraved on the caseback. Fitted with its correct semi-elastic bracelet dated 1961, a nice overall example at a very conservative estimate.