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Omega Speedmaster
Reference 2998-1 · Stainless Steel
The lowest current ask for the Omega Speedmaster (ref. 2998-1) is $6,950 at Analog Shift, among 33 live listings we track. The auction record is $112,000 (Phillips Geneva, 2020). Updated October 2, 2026. View lowest ask →
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About this reference
The Omega Speedmaster reference 2998-1 was produced between 1959 and 1960 as the successor to the 2915. It is the first Speedmaster to feature the black aluminum tachymeter bezel and "Alpha" style hands, replacing the Broad Arrow handset of earlier models. The watch utilizes a 39mm stainless steel straight-lug case without crown guards and is powered by the manual-wind Calibre 321 movement. Collectors prioritize this reference for its transitional role in the model's evolution and its specific "Base 1000" bezel. On the secondary market, prices typically range from $40,000 to over $100,000 depending on the presence of original components and dial condition. A notable production detail is the "lollipop" chronograph seconds hand found on some early examples, which significantly increases value at auction. High-quality specimens with tropical brown dials have historically exceeded these standard price brackets.
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Auction track record
5 documented sales since 2015. Top hammer $112,000 at Phillips Geneva in 2020. Median hammer: $28,750. Most recent: $44,100 in 2021.
Ranks #14 of 39 Omega auction lots we track — see all Omega records.
Live inventory matching this reference
OMEGA
Omega Speedmaster 145.022-69 Grey Racing dial with Original
Ref. 145.022-69 · Stainless Steel
€45k
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Omega Speedmaster 2998 -61
Ref. 2998 · Stainless Steel
€22k
OMEGA
Stainless steel OMEGA Speedmaster ref. 105.002 chronograph w
Ref. 105.002 · Stainless Steel
€20k
OMEGA
Stainless steel OMEGA ref. 105.002-62 Speedmaster wristwatch
Ref. 105.002-62 · Stainless Steel
€20k
OMEGA
Stainless steel OMEGA Speedmaster ref. 2998-62 chronograph w
Ref. 2998-62 · Stainless Steel
€20k
OMEGA
Stainless steel OMEGA ref. 2998-3 Speedmaster chronograph wr
Ref. 2998-3 · Stainless Steel
€18k
OMEGA
18ct yellow gold OMEGA ref. 145.0052 Speedmaster 'Jubilee' c
Ref. 145.0052 · 18k Yellow Gold
€17k
OMEGA
Omega Speedmaster 105.003 Ed White Tropical Brown Dial Pulsa
Ref. 105.003 · Stainless Steel
€17k
OMEGA
Stainless steel OMEGA Speedmaster Professional 'SpeedyMoon'
Ref. 1990 · Stainless Steel
€17k
OMEGA
1987 Omega Speedmaster Automatic (Ref. 376.0822) "Holy Grail
Ref. 376.0822 · Stainless Steel
€17k
OMEGA
Stainless steel OMEGA ref. 145.012 Speedmaster Professional
Ref. 145.012 · Stainless Steel
€17k
OMEGA
Stainless steel OMEGA ref. 105.002-62 Speedmaster chronograp
Ref. 105.002-62 · Stainless Steel
€17k
OMEGA
Stainless steel OMEGA Speedmaster ref. 105.003 chronograph w
Ref. 105.003 · Stainless Steel
€14k
OMEGA
Stainless steel OMEGA 'Apollo Soyuz' Speedmaster wristwatch
Ref. 1933/1975 · Stainless Steel
€14k
OMEGA
Stainless steel OMEGA ref. 145.022 APOLLO XI Speedmaster Pro
Ref. 145.022 · Stainless Steel
€13k
OMEGA
Stainless steel OMEGA ref. 145.012 Speedmaster Professional
Ref. 145.012 · Stainless Steel
€12k
OMEGA
Stainless steel OMEGA ref. ST 345.0022 Speedmaster Professio
Ref. 345.0022 · Stainless Steel
€12k
OMEGA
Stainless steel OMEGA ref. 145.012 Speedmaster Professional
Ref. 145.012 · Stainless Steel
€11k
OMEGA
Stainless steel OMEGA ref. 105.012 Speedmaster Professional
Ref. 105.012 · Stainless Steel
€11k
OMEGA
Stainless steel OMEGA ref. 2998-4 Speedmaster chronograph wr
Ref. 2998-4 · Stainless Steel
€11k
OMEGA
Stainless steel OMEGA ref. 2998 Speedmaster chronograph wris
Ref. 2998 · Stainless Steel
€11k
OMEGA
Stainless steel OMEGA ref. 145.022 Speedmaster Professional
Ref. 145.022 · Stainless Steel
€10k
OMEGA
Stainless steel OMEGA ref. 145.022-68 Speedmaster 'transitio
Ref. 145.022-68 · Stainless Steel
€9k
OMEGA
Stainless steel OMEGA ref. 145.022 Speedmaster Professional
Ref. 145.022 · Stainless Steel
€9k
All documented hammer prices
For this reference (and close variants).
| Lot | Year | Hammer | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2998-1 · Speedmaster "Tropical Dial" | 2020 | $112,000 | Phillips Geneva |
| 2998-61 · Speedmaster | 2021 | $44,100 | Phillips New York |
| CK2998-1 · Speedmaster "Tropical Dial" | 2015 | $28,750 | Christie's New York |
| CK2998-62 · Speedmaster | 2015 | $28,750 | Christie's New York |
| CK2998-4 · Speedmaster | 2015 | $20,000 | Christie's New York |
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