Need your advise on this CK2998

[cqing]

Hello my friends here. Recently I am searching for an Ed White or a CK2998. And I found this on C24:

https://www.chrono24.sg/omega/speedmaster-reference-2998-6--id27381606.htm



I know this is from a very reputable dealer. I checked and compared with the info on speedmaster101 website and found nothing wrong with it. Still need your advise on this watch for a peace of mind.

All your help will be very appreciated!

 

[Dash1]

Is the lume missing from some of the our markers (1 to 4 o’clock area)? Hard to tell for sure. No photos of the case, back or movement. I wouldn’t buy a watch without seeing the condition of those parts. Dial, hands and bezel appear genuine from what can be seen.

 

[cqing]

Dash1

Is the lume missing from some of the our markers (1 to 4 o’clock area)? Hard to tell for sure. No photos of the case, back or movement. I wouldn’t buy a watch without seeing the condition of those parts. Dial, hands and bezel appear genuine from what can be seen.

Here you go:

 

[watchyouwant]

Good dealer. Not enough pictures and quality not good enough in this price bracket. No Mvmt. Pics . = No deal. Hands look too flat; should be slightly curved horizontally. maybe the picture quality distorted this. Metal fatigue/ damage outer middle case rim between 4 to 7 o'clock. If all that can not be addressed, then too expensive.

 

[cqing]

watchyouwant

Good dealer. Not enough pictures and quality not good enough in this price bracket. No Mvmt. Pics . = No deal. Hands look too flat; should be slightly curved horizontally. maybe the picture quality distorted this. Metal fatigue/ damage outer middle case rim between 4 to 7 o'clock. If all that can not be addressed, then too expensive.

Thank you Achim. I didn't quite get the part: Metal fatigue/ damage outer middle case rim between 4 to 7 o'clock. I offered about 15000 but got rejected.

 

[steversaurus]

I was looking at this one too. I didn't ask for closer pics, but was wondering if there were blemishes / dark spots around the 6pm mark of the dial.

 

[cqing]

S steversaurus

I was looking at this one too. I didn't ask for closer pics, but was wondering if there were blemishes / dark spots around the 6pm mark of the dial.

This one looks like the only one currently on C24 with correct parts and also within the acceptable price range.

 

[Sharp]

I think Achim has spotted a potential deal breaker there, worth confirming this isn't corrosion and the picture was taken prior to cleaning, assuming the dealer has serviced it? Looks like it could well just be gunk but no need to gamble when dealing with a professional seller.

The pusher tubes don't show any age so are probably replacements and the crown looks later from the angles provided (not a major issue but worth a mention)

 

[cqing]

On his own website, the image is clearer: https://www.windvintage.com/omega-speedmaster-reference-29986

 

[cqing]

Sharp

I think Achim has spotted a potential deal breaker there, worth confirming this isn't corrosion and the picture was taken prior to cleaning, assuming the dealer has serviced it? Looks like it could well just be gunk but no need to gamble when dealing with a professional seller.

The pusher tubes don't show any age so are probably replacements and the crown looks later from the angles provided (not a major issue but worth a mention)

Crown is a service part clearly stated in the description, but I'm ok with it because it is not something very hard to find anyway. As for the suspected mid case corrosion, I will have to confirm with the seller before I decide to pull the trigger.

 

[Sharp]

Ah that seller has a very good reputation - on that basis you would think it would be all fine besides the crown, which he notes, the pushers look ok from the better quality image. 👍

 

[cqing]

Sharp

Ah that seller has a very good reputation - on that basis you would think it would be all fine besides the crown, which he notes, the pushers look ok from the better quality image. 👍

Yes, I did some quick research and find this seller very reputable. Price wise, the only one I can refer to is this ebay auction:
https://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/1957322...e6n46PgDQSw==|tkp:Bk9SR5Lt85uSYg&LH_Auction=1