Omega

• cal. 321 manual winding copper-finished lever movement, 17 jewels, mono-metallic compensation balance, metal dust cap • black dial, luminescent baton indexes, luminescent sword hands, three engine-turned subsidiary dials indicating constant seconds, 12-hour and 30-minute register • water-resistant-type circular case, bezel calibrated for tachometer scale, two round chronograph pushers to the band, downturned lugs, screw-down case back • case, dial and movement signed • with a stretched stainless steel Omega bracelet

The movement is running and chronograph is functioning, however it may require service soon. It is numbered 19583618. The dial is generally in nice condition and the luminescent paint has aged equally to a brownish green color (to the hands and the indexes). The case shows general wear and overall some scuffs and marks, however it is in nice condition overall. The outside of the back has some scuffs and the engraved seamonster is lightly rubbed or polished. The bracelet is slightly stretched and has an approximate overall length of 180 mm. It is numbered 3 62 and 7912.
"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."

Omega confirms the production of this watch and its sale on January 17^th, 1963 to a retailer in Taiwan.

Launched in 1959, Ref. 2998 is the second Speedmaster model that Omega put into production. It featured several design improvements over its predecessor, Ref. 2915, including the gasket seals on the chronograph pushers. 

Its most visible change, however, was the new alpha hands, which replaced the now-iconic broad-arrow hands of its predecessor. In addition, the steel bezel on the earlier model was replaced with a black bezel for the newer model.