Omega

• cal. 321 manual winding copper finish lever movement, 17 jewels, mono metallic balance • black dial, painted luminescent baton indexes, luminescent Lancette hands, white luminescent chronograph hand, sunken engine turned subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30 minute, and 12 hour registers, outer minute markers with 1/5 second divisions • stainless steel case, later black bezel with tachometer scale, engraved screw down case back • case, dial, and movement signed 

The movement is running at time of cataloging, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement.Case in overall good vintage condition with wear, scuffing, and small nicks throughout. Lugs with some light polish and some light scuffing. Left side case band with some scuffing and marks with a small nick next to 8 o'clock. Case back with scuffing, wear, and some scratches to the indented areas for screwing down. Dial is aged with scratches on the upper left quadrant. Luminescent indexes spotty with evidence of reapplication at an early age. Some light surface marks and debris. Movement in very good condition.
"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."

The 2998-3 is the third in the series of renditions of the reference 2998. Produced from 1959 to 1962, the 2998 bears straight lugs, an applied Omega logo to the dial, and the celebrated caliber 321 movement. The present lot contains a well preserved and slightly ‘tropical’ dial with long luminous hour markers with matching luminous hands, as well as correct Alpha style hands for the subsidiary dials.