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  1. MSNWatch Vintage Omega Aficionado Staff Member Jun 19, 2019

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    Inspired by the 2998s that have popped up thought I would start this thread. I have 3 but I think they pass my standard for condition.

    2998-4:

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    2998-1 with the tropical/chocloate dial:

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    And of course this 2998-1 - I got this 10 years ago and as many of you have seen has everything with it. The bracelet was resized but doesn't look like it was worn and certainly not serviced. I have those extra links and also the hangtag, inner and outer boxes, manual, warranty paperwork which was left blank and the original purchase receipt. Didn't know nearly as much about speedmasters at that time and this was the 2nd I got of what is now 17 cal. 321 speedies. It is probably the nicest 2998 around and maybe even the nicest straight lug vintage speedmaster there is.

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    And a bracelet shot:

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  2. smitty190373 Jun 19, 2019

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    I would like to see one that beats it. That is truly outstanding!
     
  3. Germanicus Jun 19, 2019

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    Lovely watches!
    Congratulations and "eres afortunado"
     
  4. Shabbaz Jun 19, 2019

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    I have a dog in mint condition. That's it.

    Very nice...
     
  5. jeppehh Jun 19, 2019

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    As shiny as it gets. One could use it to brush ones teeth...
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  6. Nobel Prize Spell Master! Jun 19, 2019

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    Those are three great watches and, yes, the 2998 is outstanding!
     
  7. dscoogs Jun 19, 2019

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    Thanks for posting, now I know what Wally Schirra saw whenever he was looking at his (FOIS) watch in 62.
     
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  8. JwRosenthal Jun 19, 2019

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    I think you should call them Mocha, Latte, and Pumpkin Spice
     
  9. DotOverNine Jun 19, 2019

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    Wonderful watches! ”The One” in particular! I don’t believe i’ve seen it before
     
  10. eugeneandresson 'I used a hammer, a chisel, and my fingers' Jun 19, 2019

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    Well muck fe :eek:
    ::love::::love::::love::::love::::love::
    ::love::::love::::love::::love::::love::
    ::love::::love::::love::::love::::love::

    Edit : would love to know what that bad-boy cost you 10 years ago, but even more how you found it! Fantastic ensemble...
     
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  11. Davidt Jun 19, 2019

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    truly amazing.
     
  12. Mark020 not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawer Jun 19, 2019

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    Amazing is indeed the word that comes to mind!!! Or wonderful. Other option: brilliant
     
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  13. MikiJ Likes songs about Purple spices Jun 19, 2019

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    WOW :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:
     
  14. bazamu wincer, not a bidder Jun 19, 2019

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    There is no sense in even attempting to compete with these specimens. Even if I had unlimited funds, simply finding three 2998s this good would be near impossible. As I've said many times here, the NOS-like 2998-1 may be the single best-preserved straight lug Speedmaster in the entire world.

    BRAVO! ::love::::love::::love::
     
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  15. KingCrouchy Jun 19, 2019

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    Stunning pieces!::love::
     
  16. M'Bob Jun 19, 2019

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    Ordinarily, one could get called out for such unabashed braggadocio. However, in the case of your 2998-1, your statement could be accurate.
     
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  17. zrleopold Jun 19, 2019

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    That last one is the best Speedmaster I have ever seen :eek:
     
  18. Taybharr Jun 19, 2019

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    Did you find that last one in a time capsule in someone’s back yard??? Holy s$&t! :eek:
     
  19. Tatu Jun 19, 2019

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    I was thinking the same. Would be nice to know how prices have been developed.
     
  20. ahsposo Most fun screen name at ΩF Jun 19, 2019

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    Pics?
     
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