Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jan 19, 2023
LOT 24*
OMEGA
REF. CK 2998-2, CHRONOGRAPH, MINUTE AND HOUR RECORDERS, CALIBRE 321; “SPEEDMASTER”, SO-CALLED “LOLLIPOP”; STAINLESS STEEL
EUR 25,300 - 51,000
USD 27,100 - 55,000 / HKD 212,000 - 424,000 / CHF 25,000 - 50,000
Sold: EUR 29,250
Stainless steel, manual-winding, “tonneau”-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, water-resistant with screwed case-back, bezel with black insert, movement protected inside a soft iron calotte (protective container) against magnetic fields, black colour dial with subsidiary seconds at 9, black colour auxiliary dials, and three horological complications:
· 1/5 second chronograph (activated by the two round-shaped push-pieces) with graduated bezel for 100 units per hour
· Half-instantaneous 30-minute recorder (subsidiary dial at 3 o’clock)
· 12-hour recorder (subsidiary dial at 6 o’clock)
Case-back stamped in the centre with a seahorse, the logo “Omega” and the name “speedmaster”.
If the lot is delivered within the EU:
a 20% import VAT is due on the hammer price with buyer’s premium, plus 120€ for termination of temporary export, at buyer’s expense.
If the lot is delivered outside EU:
120€ for termination of temporary export is due,at buyer’s expense
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3-8* |
Good Slightly scratched Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Omega, Bienne / Biel
Model “Speedmaster” so-called “Lollipop”
Reference CK 2998-2
Year circa 1960
Movement No. 17 302 528
Case No. unnumbered
Material stainless steel
Bracelet black leather Omega strap
Buckle stainless steel pin buckle
Diameter 39.7 mm. (bezel)
Caliber 321 (based on Lémania), 17 jewels
Dimensions 47.8 x 38 mm.
Weight 66.5 gr. (approx.)
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories original fitted box, Extract from the Archives
Notes
The Extract from the Archives (No. 45 657), dated May 12, 2022, mentioned that this watch was delivered on September 19, 1960, in Mexico.