Omega Speedmaster

STUNNINGLY RARE: Vintage Omega Speedmaster Ref. 2998-61 An Uncompromised Pre-Moon Icon Up for sale is an incredibly elusive piece of horological history: the Omega Speedmaster Reference 2998-61. Produced for a fleeting window between 1961 and 1963, the 2998-61 is the ultimate grail for serious vintage collectors, representing the absolute peak of the symmetrical, "straight-lug" pre-Moon era. Finding a 2998-61 today in honest, collector-grade condition is an exceptional rarity. This transitional sub-reference captures the exact design DNA worn into space by astronaut Wally Schirra in 1962, making it a blue-chip investment piece that rarely surfaces on the open market. Rare & Definitive Reference Highlights: The Legendary Caliber 321: Beating inside is the highly coveted, robust column-wheel chronograph movement. True Straight-Lug Case: Gorgeous, symmetrical 39mm case profile with no crown guards—pure early Speedmaster architecture. Authentic "DON" Bezel: Features the original, ultra-rare "Dot Over 90" tachymeter bezel, showing a highly desirable vintage patina. Alpha & Spear Hands: Complete with its distinct, razor-sharp alpha hour/minute hands and the iconic luminous spear-tipped chronograph hand. Early Step Dial: Striking matte black step dial with the applied metal Omega logo and no "Professional" text. Opportunities to own a legitimate, unmolested 2998-61 are few and far between. This is a rare chance to secure a cornerstone piece of space and watchmaking history.