FS: Omega Speedmaster ref 2998-61 circa 1962/1963

[merchandiser]

Hi All,

I’m selling a circa 1962/1963 Omega Speedmaster ref 2998-61, here are the details:

Dial: Excellent condition matte black A5 dial with radium lume that has aged to a deep orange hue with some spotting. The hour and minute hands were relumed and color-matched to the hour markers. Both the hour markers and hands glow brightly when exposed to UV light then fade quickly. The radium lume has been verified by a Geiger counter.

Case: Very good condition 39mm stainless case that appears to have been polished in the past and shows wear from use. It remains thick with clearly visible bevels. The hippocampus and Omega symbols are also clearly visible on the case back as are the bevels. The DON bezel insert is in excellent condition showing light wear and has faded to an attractive grey hue. The crown and pushers are correct for this reference. The ref 7912 bracelet date 1.62 is in very good condition with some stretched links. The no. 6 end pieces for the bracelet are reproductions.

Movement: Omega cal 321 movement serial number 19,583,xxx is in good operating condition with all functions working correctly. Of special note is that the movement was adjusted to two positions and is engraved as such. The watch was checked out by watchmaker Simon Freese in the last two years and it was determined that it was not in need of service at that time.

The Deal: My price is $27,450 with overnight shipping from Fedex and third-party insurance from Parcel Pro. Reasonable offers and trades are always welcome. I will accept payment via wire transfer or PayPal +3% with buyer references. You get a 3 day inspection period and may return the watch for any reason. You'll receive a full refund minus all shipping, insurance, packaging and other costs associated with the purchase and return of the watch. My name is Michael and I can be reached at 415.323.3938, via email at [email protected] or on Instagram @sectordial. Complete ads and more information for this watch and others can be found at sectordial.com. Face to face transactions in a secure location in the Union Square neighborhood of San Francisco are possible by appointment. I am an IWJG member in good standing. Happy to provide references as needed.