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Chronograph Watche1959| Reference | CK 2998 |
|---|---|
| Year | 1959 |
| Case Diameter | 39mm |
| Water Resistance | 60m |
| Movement | Manual |
| Caliber | 321 |
| Case Material | Stainless steel |
| Bezel | Aluminum |
| Crystal | Acrylic |
| COSC | No |
The CK 2998 introduced the now-iconic black aluminum bezel and alpha hands to the Speedmaster line in 1959. Wally Schirra wore a CK 2998 on the Mercury-Atlas 8 mission in 1962, making it the first Speedmaster in space. Production ran across multiple sub-variants until 1962.