Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces.
Geneva, Mar 21, 2020
LOT 292
OMEGA, REF. CK2915-2, SPEEDMASTER "BROAD ARROW", STEEL
CHF 80,000 - 120,000
USD 82,000 - 123,000 / HKD 635,000 - 955,000
Very rare, early and important stainless steel, tonneau-shaped, manual-winding chronograph wristwatch, patinated dial with 3 registers, “broad arrow” hands and tachometer steel bezel. Accompanied with an Apollo XI Krone pen including original Krone box, inkwell and booklet.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-10-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized Patinated HANDS Original |
Brand Omega
Model Speedmaster
Reference Ref. CK2915-2
Year Circa 1958
Bracelet stainless steel Omega bracelet with deployant clasp 4 59/ endlinks 532
Caliber 321, no. 15997985
Dimensions 39 mm.
Signature Case, dial and movement
Accessories Original box, guarantee (blank) and Extract from the Archives
Notes
Produced only two years, this first Speedmaster is considered by collectors as "the grail". Recognizable by its large hands so-colled "Broad Arrow", this chronograph was the first one to be equipped with a tachometer steel bezel, which make easier the reading on the dial.
Housing the calibre 321, this movement is one of the most robust and reliable for this period.
This present example dates from 1958 and is the second generation of the reference 2915.
The dial presents an interesting patina and has the original hands. It displays all correct features from the second generation of the reference. The Omega signature features the iconic 'fat' O followed by the slightly longer 'r' in the Speedmaster signature.
Well-preserved, this chronograph is accompanied with its original box and guarantee. According to the Extract from the Archives, this watch was produced on October 30th, 1958 and delivered to Spain.