Lot 223

Omega, Swiss, "Speedmaster", Movement No. 78731246, Case No. 78731246, Ref. CK 2998, Cal. 1861, 40 mm, circa 2011
A rare wrist chronograph with blue "panda" dial and blue ceramic bezel with tachy scale - limited edition no. 0057 of 2998 pieces - with original box, Omega certificate, guarantee card and Omega sales tag
Case: steel, screw back with Speedmaster logo, "Omega" buckle. Dial: opaline and midnight blue.
One of the most famous and sought-after vintage Speedmaster models is reference 2998, which was introduced in 1959 – the model is regarded as the original Omega Speedmaster. It was also the basis of several modern Speedmaster models as well as some limited editions such as that this piece is part of. In 2016 Omega launched a new version of the model in a limited series of 2,998 pieces, which adopted many of the most popular design features of the original – such as the lollipop hand for the seconds and the alpha hands for hours and minutes. The embossed hippocampus sits on the back of the case just like it did with the early Speedmaster timepieces. The watch is fitted with the famous Omega calibre 1861, which also operated the first Moon watch.