OmegaSpeedmaster First Omega In Space

KEY FACTS

• This Omega Seedmaster 'First Omega In Space' is offered by a private collector in the United Kingdom
• Now discontinued, this Speedmaster pays tribute to the historical ref. CK2998 of the early 60s
• Accompanied by a special display box, warranty card, pictograms card, and operations manual
• The vendor confirms the watch to be in good working order

ABOUT THIS WATCH

• 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 case back is also embossed with the original 1962 seahorse medallion
• Housed inside the case is Omega's calibre 1861 chronograph
• This manually-wound movement is equipped with a 48-hour power reserve

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