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1962 Speedmaster 2998 in Fellows' auction next week

  1. Psych Mar 31, 2014

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  2. Barking mad Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder Mar 31, 2014

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    Dial and hands are correct for the model. interesting that they put a gold buckle on the strap;)
     
  3. Kringkily Omega Collector / Hunter Mar 31, 2014

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    buyer premium of 24% :(
     
  4. Lex4TDI4Life Mar 31, 2014

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    Ouch! Hopefully there will be no shilling and only knowledgable bidders will be weighing in. That would keep the final price down. Fat chance, I know...
     
  5. Spacefruit Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder Mar 31, 2014

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    I like it.

    Good hands, dial hard to asses but might be really nice in the metal.

    its a later one, personally I don't value them as high as the earlier ones.

    The rough bezel, and the strap, are irrelevant really.

    if it goes for the top estimate then it's a strong price all in.

    however, as we all know, not many on the market.
     
  6. Privateday7 quotes Miss Universe Mar 31, 2014

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    This won't come cheap for sure.........
     
  7. MSNWatch Vintage Omega Aficionado Staff Member Mar 31, 2014

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    Nice example of a late 2998 speedmaster. If it goes for the top end of the estimate (or over), I would want a nicer bezel and the original stretch bracelet.
     
  8. Psych Apr 7, 2014

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    Hammer price £4,800 (top of estimate) plus 24% commission to pay. I didn't get it - but well done to whoever did.
     
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  9. Mathlar Apr 7, 2014

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    Seems like a good buy compared to some of the other Speedies that went today... £1800 for the weird franken Ed White (lot 115), £1900 for the straight text 861 with incorrect bezel and cheap aftermarket strap (lot 127) and £2000 fro the Ed White with overpolished case back and cheap aftermarket strap (lot 128).

    Makes me very happy that I went for this in February:

    http://omegaforums.net/threads/omeg...on-the-moon-case-back-and-1039-bracelet.9932/
     
  10. Privateday7 quotes Miss Universe Apr 7, 2014

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  11. Mathlar Apr 7, 2014

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    As good as George's pictures are, it's even better in the flesh!