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Speedmaster
Ref. CK2998· 1959–present
88
Community Score
1 review
96
Expert Score
1 review
Est. Price
Market ~$8,459
The CK2998 is the second generation Speedmaster (1959-1961), distinguished by its black "dot over ninety" (DON) bezel and alpha hands. It is historically significant as the reference worn by astronaut Wally Schirra during the Mercury-Atlas 8 mission in 1962 …
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Dial & Handset
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96
Case & Design
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94
Movement
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97
Bracelet / Strap
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91
Wearability
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91
Value
81
94
Specifications
Reviews
(2)Not the Real The Mad Watch Collector
ExpertJul 1, 2026
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Dial & Handset94
Case & Design97
Movement91
Bracelet / Strap91
Wearability94
ValueThe CK2998 is the first Speedmaster in space - worn by Wally Schirra during the Mercury Sigma 7 mission. The Alpha-hands, the black tachymeter bezel, the straight lugs - it's exactly what a chronograph should look like. Cal. 321 inside, of course. Any early Speedmaster is special but the CK2998 has that historical resonance that puts it in the pantheon.
