1962/3 Omega Speedmaster Pre-Professional CK2998-6

A stunning pre-professional CK2998 from 1962/3.
 
The CK2998 was the first Omega to be worn in space when Wally Schirra wore his personal watch in 1962 aboard 'Sigma 7' as part of the Murcury programme. 2 years later the Speedmaster would be certified by NASA for all manned missions, and we all know where that went.... 
 
Brand and Model:Omega Speedmaster Pre-Professional
 
Reference:  CK2998-6
 
Case: Stainless steel, shows signs of wear consistent with age and has been polished in the past
 
Bezel: Correct DON 90 bezel with diagonal dot under 70.
 
Bracelet: Comes fitted on a generic leather strap.
 
Dial: Correct applied logo pre-professional dial with low SWISS MADE. 
 
Hands: Correct alpha hands with baton chrono. Chrono has possibly been changed but is period correct.
 
Crystal: Generic plexi crystal fitted
 
Case Diameter: 39.5mm
 
Movement: Omega cal 321 which is keeping good time with 18m serial 
 
Case Back: Correct double bevel case back with Hippocampus still visible and stamped 2998-6
 
Included with watch:
 
Watch only
 
Condition:
 
The watch overall is in nice shape, it does show wer consistant with age. It has also been polished in its life. 
 
Comes with a 12 months warranty.