Fantastic watch and post, huge congrats !
Wear in good health.

 

Superb, congrats!
The dial/handset looks fantastic

 

Interesting colour to the lume. Almost looks more like tritium then radium.

Is there a consensus as to whether the later 2998's such as the -6, -61, -62 had radium or tritium? I always assumed all 2998's were radium.

 

Hard to believe Bill would have a couple of Speedmasters in the drawer

 

Good job you've got that spare DON ready to go! Lovely looking watch.

 

I know you have been posting good stuff about Omega’s for years Bill but sadly I didn’t see it as I was engaged elsewhere. What I am seeing recently makes me want to seek out your earlier stuff. Thanks!

 

I believe the general consensus is that the switch to tritium happened at or around the -6.

 

I thought -4 was the last radium

 

Lovely ... find a DON for that beast!

 

I believe my 2998-6 is my highest reference radium dial

 

@Bill Sohne if you ever need someone to lug your old "junk boxes" away you know where to reach me

 

Hey Bill!

It’s apparent from talking to you and from posts on this forum that you have accumulated several, maybe many, museum quality pieces (white dial Railmaster is just one that comes to mind!). I would love to see your collection of Omega’s posted/archived on this forum.

Not only have you acquired some very impressive watches, more importantly, you have accumulated a wealth of knowledge that needs to be shared and preserved! Is there any possibility of posting here or have you considered some form of publishing articles?

Regards,
Keith

 

When I grow up, I want to have a junk box with a forgotten 2998-6. Sure you haven't got a white dial GMT rattling around in the box too?
(in lieu of the insanely jealous emoji)

 

now you're "hunting" for treasures in your own
boxes. lol.
Good Hunting!

 

You know you have a watch problem when......