Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 09, 2021
LOT 309
OMEGA, REF. 2998-2, SPEEDMASTER PRE-MOON, TROPICAL DIAL, STEEL
CHF 20,000 - 30,000
HKD 160,000 - 240,000 / USD 20,000 - 30,000
Sold: CHF 26,250
A very fine, attractive and rare stainless steel, manual winding chronograph wristwatch with a fine tropical dial, 3 registers and black tachometer bezel.
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Grade: |
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Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-10-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized Patinated HANDS Original |
Brand Omega
Model Speedmaster
Reference CK 2998-2
Year Circa 1960
Movement No. 17761461
Caliber 321
Dimensions 40 mm
Signature Case, dial and Movement
Notes
Recognized as one of the most emblematic, historical and timeless chronographs, the very first Speedmaster was born in 1957, under reference 2915, and was only produced for two years.
It was quickly replaced by the model presented, reference 2998-1. Produced only between 1959 and 1960, this reference has a case with straight lugs, a bezel with tachymetric scale base 1000 and a beautiful “swiss made” tropicalized dial with three registers.
The movement is mechanical powered with the legendary Lemania-based calibre 321. This chronograph is in a very good condition, perfectly original and presents a homogeneous, pronounced and interesting patina.
It was quickly replaced by the model presented, reference 2998-1. Produced only between 1959 and 1960, this reference has a case with straight lugs, a bezel with tachymetric scale base 1000 and a beautiful “swiss made” tropicalized dial with three registers.
The movement is mechanical powered with the legendary Lemania-based calibre 321. This chronograph is in a very good condition, perfectly original and presents a homogeneous, pronounced and interesting patina.