Reference
Omega Speedmaster
Reference 2998-1 · Stainless Steel
The lowest current ask for the Omega Speedmaster (ref. 2998-1) is $5,190 at Watch Affinity, among 100 live listings we track. The auction record is $112,000 (Phillips Geneva, 2020). Updated July 3, 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.
Hammer prices over time
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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
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Speedmaster Moonwatch Omega Co-Axial Master Chronometer Moon
Ref. 304.93 · Platinum
€50k
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Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Chronograph Calibre 321 -
Ref. 311.93 · Platinum
€48k
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Speedmaster Moonwatch Omega Co-Axial Master Chronometer Moon
Ref. 304.93 · Platinum
€44k
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Speedmaster Moonwatch Omega Co-Axial Master Chronometer Moon
Ref. 304.93 · Platinum
€44k
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Speedmaster '57 Omega Co-Axial Chronograph Watch - 41.5 mm Y
Ref. 331.50 · 18k Yellow Gold
€29k
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Speedmaster '57 Omega Co-Axial Chronograph Watch - 41.5 mm R
Ref. 331.50 · Stainless Steel
€29k
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Speedmaster '57 Omega Co-Axial Chronograph "Rory McIlroy" Sp
Ref. 331.50 · 18k Yellow Gold
€28k
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Speedmaster Moonphase Master Chronometer Chronograph Watch -
Ref. 304.63 · 18k Yellow Gold
€23k
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Speedmaster Moonphase Master Chronometer Chronograph Watch -
Ref. 304.63 · High-Tech Ceramic
€23k
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Omega Speedmaster 105.003 Ed White Tropical Brown Dial Pulsa
Ref. 105.003 · Stainless Steel
€23k
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Omega Speedmaster 2998 -61
Ref. 2998 · Stainless Steel
€22k
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Speedmaster Racing Co-Axial Master Chronograph Watch - 44.25
Ref. 329.53 · High-Tech Ceramic
€22k
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Speedmaster '57 Omega Co-Axial Chronograph Watch - 41.5 mm Y
Ref. 331.53 · 18k Yellow Gold
€22k
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Speedmaster Moonwatch Co-Axial Chronograph Watch - 44.25 mm
Ref. 311.63 · Stainless Steel
€21k
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Speedmaster Moonwatch Co-Axial Chronograph White Side of the
Ref. 311.98 · High-Tech Ceramic
€21k
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Speedmaster Moonwatch Omega Co-Axial Chronograph Dark Side o
Ref. 311.98 · 18k White Gold
€20k
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Stainless steel OMEGA Speedmaster ref. 105.002 chronograph w
Ref. 105.002 · Stainless Steel
€20k
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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
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Speedmaster Moonwatch Apollo XVII Anniversary Limited Series
Ref. 311.63 · 18k Yellow Gold
€19k
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Stainless steel OMEGA ref. 2998-3 Speedmaster chronograph wr
Ref. 2998-3 · Stainless Steel
€18k
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18ct yellow gold OMEGA ref. 145.0052 Speedmaster 'Jubilee' c
Ref. 145.0052 · 18k Yellow Gold
€17k
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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
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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