OmegaSpeedmaster First Omega In Space

KEY FACTS

• Now discontinued, this Speedmaster pays tribute to the historical ref. CK2998 of the early 60s
• Offered by a private collector in the United Kingdom
• A one-owner example purchased new from a UK authorised dealer
• Accompanied by a special display box, outer sleeve, operations manual, warranty card and pictograms card and unworn factory leather strap.
• Reported to be in good working order and graded ‘A’ for condition by the vendor

FUNCTION

• Hours, minutes, running seconds, chronograph
• Tachymetric bezel
• Calibre 1861 chronograph movement
• Manually wound with a 48-hour power reserve

SUMMARY

Launched in 2012 as a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the 1962 Mercury-Alpha 8 mission, this Speedmaster “First Omega in Space” is a faithful and modern take on the CK2998 worn on the wrist of Wally Schirra. This numbered edition has grown in popularity in recent years, particularly since being discontinued in 2020. The watch reprises the classic looks of older Speedmasters with a smaller 39.7mm case and straight lugs. This 21st-century tribute features the same black dial, black bezel and stainless steel case with symmetrical lugs as the watch that inspired it. As a further tribute to the original, both Baton and Alpha-style hands are used. As a final touch, the stainless steel caseback is also embossed with the original 1962 seahorse medallion.

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