Hi All,
Just reviving a previous sales post for my 2998-1.
It’s not a ‘straightforward’ watch.
The dial is a later version, the movement has a serial number (16.6m) - earlier than the normally seen range and the crown is a later replacement.
The movement drops into the 2915 range, but I guess if this was a very early 2998-1 it's possible that it was assembled with an earlier serial run movement.
Nonetheless – it’s a very nice watch – great on the wrist - runs great, keeps decent time and all functions operate correctly.
The DON bezel is in pretty good shape and whilst the dial shows some deterioration in the lume, the printing is fine. The case has been polished in the past but still retains plenty of ‘body’.
Being sold as ‘head only’.
I'm now pricing this at what I think is a very reasonable UK £12k NOW £11500 or very near offer.
Not a bad price for just the components and with a couple of 'right' bits added - would be a substantially more valuable watch.
I'm based in the UK and will include worldwide shipping in the price.
Although I'd prefer a cash sale, I may consider part trade.
I’m happy to answer any questions and send additional pictures.
Thanks for looking and to the Omega Forum for the facility.

 

Is it possible the bezel is a little bit too large for the case? Can't make it out from this picture:



The movement serial number 16,648,xxx falls into the range of a late 2915-2.

Maybe movement and mid case belong together?

 

I have a 2998-1 with serial 16649702 inside - that watch was delivered to Belgium in 1959. While it is possible that the movement was swapped the condition of the dial makes me believe it came like this. Maybe there is a batch with earlier serials.

 

Although I have no direct proof, I do feel it is quite likely that components were used up from the ‘parts bin’, particularly in the less ‘controlled’ 50’s.
I’m pretty sure that if some 321 movements were left over from an earlier manufacturing run, they may well have ended up in a later series watch.
It would be interesting to see other 2998-1 with 16m serial movements.

Anyway - I’ve had some interest in the watch with a couple of trade and part trade offers.
However, as this is ideally a cash raising exercise - how about a reduction to UK £11500, shipped.