Forte dei Marmi Auction

Forte Dei Marmi, Jun 24, 2022

LOT 105

OMEGA
REF. CK2998-1, SPEEDMASTER, TROPICAL BROWN DIAL, STAINLESS STEEL

EUR 20,000 - 40,000

USD 21,300 - 42,500 / HKD 168,000 - 334,000 / CHF 20,800 - 41,600

Sold: EUR 36,540

A rare manual winding stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with tropical brown dial.


Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Omega

Model Speedmaster

Reference CK 2998-1

Year Circa 1960

Movement No. 17301319

Case No. 2998-1

Bracelet Brown calf leather with stainless steel tongue buckle

Caliber 321

Dimensions 40 mm

Signature Case, dial and movement

Accessories Extract of Archives

Notes

One of the most famous and iconic Omega’s models is the Speedmaster.
Nicknamed the moonwatch as it was the first watch that landed on the moon. The dial has aged perfectly over the years turning the color to a stunning uniform brown. It also fits the legendary 321 caliber.