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  1. Spacefruit Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder Oct 8, 2014

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    I watched this sell for $10,100, with four people bidding $9000 or more.

    Not a bad watch, but a wearable example, so I am surprised at the strong interest. Also as a -6, it is surely slightly less desirable than a -1 or -2.

    It is these early examples that up to now break $10,000 with a BASE 1000 bezel.

    2998-6 sold for 10,000.JPG

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/INCREDIBLY-RARE-VINTAGE-1961-OMEGA-SPEEDMASTER-WATCH-Original-PRE-MOON-321-Mvmt-/371154834101?nma=true&si=mSlCCgqOC6rFGlHj1Aeg5X0cFZ4%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network


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    I liked the look of it. A nice dial, correct bezel. Obviously issues with the lume but otherwise good.
     
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  2. JohnSteed Oct 8, 2014

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    +1 Agree. Wearabke, wasn't a lot of interest/bidders
     
  3. RCAFBuster Oct 8, 2014

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    I watched this one too and thought it was a nice example. High but reasonable money when compared with a few others floating out there for sale.
     
  4. watchtinker Oct 9, 2014

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    Life is strange: in the Eighties I remember several 2998 sent in for overhauling and never collected after estimate. And most were in far better conditions than this one. ::facepalm2::
     
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  5. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Oct 9, 2014

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    In the 80s, some of the guys buying these Speedmasters weren't born yet.
     
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  6. mozambique Oct 9, 2014

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    Thirty years ago we were all in much better condition, right?
     
  7. watchtinker Oct 9, 2014

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    That's exact. And since we were all in a better mental health we valued them correctly. ;)
     
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  8. mozambique Oct 9, 2014

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    I have to admit that I was the one who bought the above watch (and yes, like the watch, I do pre-date the 1980's). Realise the watch wasn't a bargain at $10k, but the lume on the hand notwithstanding, the condition looked pretty good. On the upside - for all you 2998 owners I may have marginally increased the value of your watches (sincere apologies to aspiring 2998 owners).

    RCAF Buster - a fellow Canuck! Me too (Vancouver).
     
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  9. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Oct 9, 2014

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    Hey congrats on the watch, and welcome to yet another Canadian!

    Cheers, Al
     
  10. ock2915 Oct 9, 2014

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    Congratulations Mozambique , you bought a very unique piece
     
  11. mozambique Oct 9, 2014

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    Al,
    You were going to send me an approx quote for servicing my 105.003 :)
     
  12. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Oct 9, 2014

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  13. MSNWatch Vintage Omega Aficionado Staff Member Oct 9, 2014

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    Then I guess this forum is the insane asylum! :)
     
  14. watchtinker Oct 9, 2014

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    No, this is a collectors forum. And collectors, rightfully, pay attention to aspects that a watchmaker would not consider. We were taught to regard a watch as a mechanical piece for timekeeping. It had to be precise and reliable. In this respect a 145.012 is far better than an early CK2998: tritium vs radium dial, modernized movement (more accurate, greater power reserve), improved water resistance and so on.
    For a collector, of course, this is not the case for the simple reason that there are more 145.012 around than CK2998. And this is legitimate.
     
  15. watchtinker Oct 9, 2014

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  16. ock2915 Oct 9, 2014

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    +1
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  17. Mark020 not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawer Oct 9, 2014

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    Well: I see a lot of the 'big' Rolexguys with 2998's on their Instagram. And if that guys come to a party the prices go up fast.
     
  18. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Oct 9, 2014

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    When you consider the price of a junk grade hand-wound Daytona, 2998s are bargain level watches really.
     
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  19. RCAFBuster Oct 9, 2014

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    Hi Mozambique,
    Congrats on a very nice addition to your collection. I call Calgary home but reside in Sydney.
    Cheers Canucks
     
  20. Spacefruit Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder Oct 9, 2014

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    Don't forget there were four bidders over $9000 so the value is market in my opinion.

    i suspect the watch looks better in the metal.

    i look forward to "home" photos!
     
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