Omega

• cal. 321 copper finish nickel lever movement, 17 jewels, dust cap • black dial, applied Omega logo, outer minute track with 1/5 second divisions, engine turned subsidiary dials for the constant seconds, 30-minute and12-hour registers, Broad Arrow hands with luminescence reapplied • stainless steel case, round pushers for the chronograph, straight lugs, black bezel with tachometer calibrated to 500, screw down case back engraved with Speedmaster, the Omega logo, and the hippocampus • case, dial and movement signed

Movement running at time of cataloging, however not tested for the accuracy of time and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Chronograph does not reset correctly. Case with wear to the edges, light nicks and scratches overall consistent with daily use. Extremely light pitting to the case band. Bezel faded with wear to the edges. Dial in very good condition, loss of some luminous material to the indexes. Hands with lume reapplied.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

The Omega Speedmaster was introduced in 1957 with the ref. 2915, and the model has cemented itself as one of the most recognized and important chronographs in sports' watch history, most notably becoming the only mechanical watch to be approved by NASA for space use. The present lot exhibits essential trademarks of the 2915: straight lugs, Broad Arrow hands, lack of crown guards, the famous caliber 321, and the applied Omega logo. The original Broad Arrow hands remain on the present lot, although with reapplied luminous material. The serial number is in the 15 million range, and as most -3 Speedmasters were with a 16 million serial number, the present lot could be considered one of the very first examples of the 2915-3 made. Additionally, the Omega Speedmaster ref 2915-3 can be considered a transitional model from the 2915 to the next generation 2998, and the watch may feature a black tachometer bezel like the present lot, rather than the brushed steel bezel mostly seen on the 2915-1 and -2 (which was regularly replaced with black tachometers during service). The present lot is also presented from the family of the original owner and becomes one of only a handful of 2915-3 Speedmasters to be seen at auction.