zOwie Omega Discussion Forum

I have a question for the experts! I just bought an Omega Speedmaster with the model# 2998-6?. The serial number on the movement suggests that it was probably one of the later 2998s. The watch does not have the alpha hands that 2998s are known for. Instead it has the white stick hands that came on the 105003s (Ed White). The hands on the watch are obviously old with all the tritium gone. The chronograph hand is the correct one for the Ed White model. The movement serial number of 19834566 would suggest that it was too early for an Ed White model. The case and case back seem to match in terms of wear. My interesst is in your opinions. Who thinks I bought an Ed White (105003) with a 2998 case back, who thinks that hands were changed and is there any chance that this watch, being late in the 2998 run, might have originally been assembled with a 2998 case back and Ed white hands (did this ever happen)?