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New Member checking in and asking 2998-1 advice

Mr_Matt1212
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Hi everyone,

Just wanted to introduce myself and say hello.

I’m Matt, and although I’m still relatively new to the world of watches, I’ve always had a genuine interest in them. Definitely something i inherited from my late father, who was a keen watch enthusiast himself.

I’m looking forward to learning more, getting involved in the discussions and hopefully getting to know some fellow enthusiasts along the way.

I also have an Omega Speedmaster 2998-1 “Base 1000”, which I’ll probably be looking to let go at some point in the near future. At present, the watch is fitted to a leather strap rather than the period-correct 7077 flat-link bracelet with No. 6 end links.

Before that time comes, I’d really appreciate the thoughts of those here with more experience of these early Speedmasters. Would it be worthwhile taking the time to source the correct 7077 bracelet and No. 6 end links to make the watch more complete? And, from a collector’s perspective, would having the correct bracelet add enough to the desirability and value of the watch to justify the cost and effort involved in finding one?

I’d be very interested to hear your thoughts and experiences.

Thanks for having me, and I look forward to chatting with you all.

Cheers,
Matt
 
Larry S
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Personally i like my 2998-6 on a horse hide strap with the original buckle. If you plan on selling, I’d not bother with the expense.
 
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Larry S Larry S
Personally i like my 2998-6 on a horse hide strap with the original buckle. If you plan on selling, I’d not bother with the expense.
Hi Larry,
Thanks for the reply and i agree. I much prefer a strap to a bracelet on these 😊
 
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Welcome! We like pictures!

Experienced Speedy collectors will be able to guide you on htis forum - but generally the advice if you want to sell, is to keep the watch "as is", ie. without servicing it and without "adding extras".

At this price point, you're not selling to a newbie - so the next owner will know what they want to do with the watch / servicing / bracelet themselves (and they might have some spare too).
 
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theluckyluke theluckyluke
Welcome! We like pictures!

Experienced Speedy collectors will be able to guide you on htis forum - but generally the advice if you want to sell, is to keep the watch "as is", ie. without servicing it and without "adding extras".

At this price point, you're not selling to a newbie - so the next owner will know what they want to do with the watch / servicing / bracelet themselves (and they might have some spare too).
Sound advice Luke, thanks
 
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Hi Matt and Welcome!

Yes please add some nice pictures! We thrive on quality photography of early Omega timepieces 😀

I will also echo the advice to not bother sourcing the bracelet if you intend to sell soon.

If you not in a rush, you can look and see what it would cost and if its a reasonable price, why not...
You can likely make some more money off the final sale price as a more complete set, but it wont necessarily do enough to warrant the risk and time it will take to find something correct/appropriate.
 
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ZWD ZWD
Hi Matt and Welcome!

Yes please add some nice pictures! We thrive on quality photography of early Omega timepieces 😀

I will also echo the advice to not bother sourcing the bracelet if you intend to sell soon.

If you not in a rush, you can look and see what it would cost and if its a reasonable price, why not...
You can likely make some more money off the final sale price as a more complete set, but it wont necessarily do enough to warrant the risk and time it will take to find something correct/appropriate.
Thanks for the warm welcome 😉

I’m not in any particular rush to sell, so I think I’ll take exactly that approach. I'll keep an eye out for the correct bracelet and No. 6 end links, but not make it a mission at any cost.

If the right pieces happen to come along at a sensible price, then it would certainly be nice to make the watch more complete. Equally, as you say, there’s little point spending a considerable amount of time and money sourcing them if the eventual increase in value doesn’t justify it.

That seems like a very sensible way of looking at it. In the meantime, I’m quite happy to enjoy it on the leather strap!

Thanks again for taking the time to offer your thoughts. It's very much appreciated.

Cheers,
Matt
 
Hal10000
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Just curious? Are you selling this for another watch? This one's hard to beat!

Welcome and I echo what others have said. Sell as is! Whoever buys it knows exactly what they're getting and how they would like to proceed.
 
Larry S
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Like mine, it’s going to my kid. I’d never sell this.
 
elephantcage
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Show of hands...how many have messaged this guy about buying the 2998?
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Stini
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Frankly, I like it as is. The leather band works for me. Don't be in any kind of hurry.
 
Mr_Matt1212
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Hal10000 Hal10000
Just curious? Are you selling this for another watch? This one's hard to beat!

Welcome and I echo what others have said. Sell as is! Whoever buys it knows exactly what they're getting and how they would like to proceed.
Thanks for the advice! I do have my eye on an older Zenith “Panda” Daytona, so that’s partly behind my thinking. That said, the more you guys tell me to keep the 2998, the harder the decision is becoming! 😄
 
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Like mine, it’s going to my kid. I’d never sell this.
I completely understand that, Larry. You guys may have me reconsidering selling it altogether at this rate! 😄
 
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Show of hands...how many have messaged this guy about buying the 2998?
😂 Surprisingly, not a single message! I genuinely came looking for advice rather than offers - and I’ve certainly received plenty of good advice!
 
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