FOIS CK2998-8 vs Original 1962 Speedmaster CK2998

So I own a 2024 first omega in space that I call the CK2998-8 as it's really a continuation of that reference.

I showed it to my Dad and he said he couldn't believe that's what watches looked like in 1962. He said looks very modern and not vintage at all.

So that's my question. Can you help my Dad understand how close it actually looks to a brand new factory fresh watch if you walked into an Omega shop in 1962?

Here's some gratuitous pics just for fun…

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