OMEGA | REF 2998-62 SPEEDMASTERA STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH REGISTERS CIRCA 1962

Dial: matte blackCaliber: cal. 321 manual movement, 17 jewelsMovement number: 18949965Case: stainless steel, dust cover, screw down case backSize: diameter 40 mmSigned: case, dial and movement 

CASE Case in overall fair condition with previous professional polish. Lugs with wear, small nicks and scratches throughout. Lower right chronograph pusher with some small indentations to the top. Upper right pusher with a small indentation to the side. Case band overall with signs of polish, and small nicks throughout. Case back with equivalent wear and some surface scratches. Scratches to the backs of lugs. some scratches and loss to the bezel. A small sent between 110-120. DIAL Dial is attractive overall. A scratch with some loss to the black coloring at 2. Some wear surrounding the center arbor for the 12 -hour register. Small white subsidiary hands with wear and aging. Chronograph hand with some wear especially to the top. Wear and light oxidation to minute and hour hands. Wear and patina to the lume indexes. Lumes still somewhat active under UV light. MOVEMENT Chronograph function operating. 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.
"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 Ref 2998 Speedmasters with straight lugs evolved in a very short period of time, from the 2998-1 to 2998-62. The 2998-62 was the final iteration of the reference before Omega shifted the reference number to 105.002, and all with rather nuanced variations.