8,260 CHF
“SEAMASTER, XVI OLYMPIAD” Omega, “Seamaster XVI”, movement No. 14725836, case No. 11426060, Ref. OT 2850. Made for the XVIth Olympic Games. Sold on June 28, 1956. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman`s wristwatch with an Omega buckle. This watch is sold with a box, Certificate of Authenticity and 2-year Omega guarantee. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, downturned lugs, decagonal crown, back engraved: “Seamaster XVI – Automatic – Waterproof” with Olympic crest in the center. Matte silver with applied faceted indexes, applied gold Omega symbol at 12 o’clock and applied gold Roman “XVI”. Yellow gold “feuille” hands. Cal. 471, copper-colored, 19 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 11.6 mm. Notes Cal. 471 launched in 1955, was reserved for use solely in Ref. OT 2850, the Seamaster XVI.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2007-04-15
