Is this ck2998 real?

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slwoodster

·Aug 26, 2020

I love this speedmaster. It’s a smaller size, unique color combo (except for the AP royal oak boutique only navy panda, but in a totally diff price range). Checks off all boxes except it’s not available anymore.

Then I noticed this CK2998 Navy selling on Authentic Watches. It has a bracelet on. Is that right? Did these come on bracelets as well as the navy straps?

 

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X350 XJR

·Aug 26, 2020·Vintage Omega Aficionado

 

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Meme-Dweller

·Aug 26, 2020

Never came on bracelet, and it's difficult to find that style bracelet to fit on the FOIS 19mm lug width. Supposedly, the 1564/975 would fit, but I don't see why they would sell it that way.

Anytime I see a condition of "Store Display Model", I expect it to be a used watch that they want to get New price out of. Sketchy, especially since AuthenticWatches has no B&M retail storefront.

 

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Albe100

·Aug 26, 2020

That model didn't come with a bracelet, but a blue leather strap. You would need to order a bracelet separately (1125) and ensure it's 19mm and correct endlinks 560.

however the model is real.

 

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Evitzee

·Aug 26, 2020

Personally, I think this model looks best on a non-steel bracelet. CK2998 blue Pandas are pretty much available on the secondary market. If you need a steel bracelet you'll have to source that separately. I put mine on a blue cordura Omega strap with DP buckle, more sporty and more functional, imo.

 

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stevec14

·Aug 26, 2020

That’s a speedy racing bracelet. I had one for mine. Is the strap in the box?

 

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Taddyangle

·Aug 26, 2020

As others have mentioned, it came on blue strap.

I bought mine at the OB when they were released a few years back. I love it. I had the racing bracelet, but didn't really care for the look. I'm wearing mine now, but on an US beads of rice. One think I love about this watch is it works so well on different bracelets and straps.

 

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slwoodster

·Aug 28, 2020

Thank you all!

 

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cap1

·May 15, 2021

Meme-Dweller

Never came on bracelet, and it's difficult to find that style bracelet to fit on the FOIS 19mm lug width. Supposedly, the 1564/975 would fit, but I don't see why they would sell it that way.

Anytime I see a condition of "Store Display Model", I expect it to be a used watch that they want to get New price out of. Sketchy, especially since AuthenticWatches has no B&M retail storefront.

I have the 2018 CK2998, Panda. What bracelet would fit? I’m assuming the 2016 CK2998 dimensions are identical. Does anyone know (or has tried) to swap out the racing strap w/bracelet on the 2018?

 

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stevec14

·May 15, 2021

cap1

I have the 2018 CK2998, Panda. What bracelet would fit? I’m assuming the 2016 CK2998 dimensions are identical. Does anyone know (or has tried) to swap out the racing strap w/bracelet on the 2018?

Speedy racing bracelet fits both the 2016 and 2018. I think the best bet for either is a forstner flat link personally.

yep, the dimensions are identical