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176C . Omega •

A very rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch

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Reference No . 2998-61 Movement No . 18 ’ 949 ’ 033 Model Name Speedmaster Material Stainless steel Calibre Mechanical , 321 ,

17 jewels Bracelet / Strap Blue leather strap Clasp / Buckle Stainless steel

Omega buckle Dimensions 40 mm . diameter Signed

Case , dial and movement signed

Estimate HKD 40,000-60,000 USD 5,000-7,500

Literature For another example of a reference 2998 with alpha hands however reference 2998- 1 , please see Omega Sportswatches by John Goldberger , page 114 and 115 .

Reference 2998 was the first Speedmaster to officially feature a black aluminium bezel .

Launched in 1961 , this 2998-61 features the correct alpha hands and spear chronograph hand . The ‘ stepped ’ dial is in excellent condition , and the luminous has aged evenly to a warm orange colour which match the chronograph and time hands . This example also features the acrylic “ Base 500 ” bezel , with the ‘ dot ’ over 90 calibrations .

177 . Omega

A very rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet and pulsations

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Reference No . ST 105.012-66 Movement No . 24 ’ 953 ’ 693 Model Name Speedmaster

Professional Material Stainless steel Calibre Mechanical , 321 , 17 jewels Bracelet / Strap Stainless steel Omega bracelet , 185 mm . maximum length

Clasp / Buckle Stainless steel Omega folding deployant clasp stamped 1039 3.67 Dimensions 42 mm . diameter Signed

Case , dial and movement signed

Estimate HKD 30,000-50,000 USD 3,800-6,200

Launched in 1964 , reference ST 105.012 is also known as the ‘ Moonwatch ’ as Buzz Aldrin wore on this model on his space mission . The present watch features “ lyre ” lugs and is accompanied with a 1039 bracelet stamped for the third quarter of 1967 , confirming it is original to the watch . The case back is signed HF , for Huguenin Frères , Lelocle , which is correct for this reference .

Even rarer still , the watch is fitted with a ‘ Pulsations ’ bezel . At the time of production , this reference was offered with different bezel options such as the Pulsometer , Tachymeter or Telemeter . Watches fitted with the pulsations bezel were produced in a very limited amount only , which makes this watch incredibly rare .

Literature For another example of a reference ST 105.012 , please see Omega Watches by John Goldberger , page 227 .

This lot is sold without reserve