Omega Seamaster - 2846 - Gilt

     "For town, sea and country." The omega seamaster line was introduced by Omega in 1948 as the brands do anything go anywhere watch. It was made waterproof to endure the sea, built rugged enough for blue collar jobs in the country and could be dressed up enough for a night out on the town. Since 1948 the watch has been featured in iconic movies such as James Bond. 
     This example, a stainless steel beefy lug reference 2846 features an original black gilt dial. Gilt dials are highly collectable in the watch community and finding one in all original condition is no small feat. As if that were not enough, this example features gold hands and Arabic/dagger style hour markers encased in stainless steel making it that much more rare. It is the most copied dial on the vintage Omega market. Most of the black dial Omegas you see for sale have been refinished at some point in time. This one is 100% original. 

ABOUT THIS WATCH: 

MANUFACTURER: Omega

MODEL: Seamaster

REFERENCE: 2846

SERIAL: 148xxxxx

YEAR: 1954

DIAL: The original black gilt omega dial has even spotting throughout. The dial features applied gold Arabic and dagger style hour markers and matching dauphine hands. 

CASE: The stainless steel 34mm case is very strong. The original bevels on all four lugs can still be appreciated. The case sports a snap back caseback and original omega crown. The case presents with minimal to moderate wear depending on the location commensurate with its age. The crystal is unsigned. 

MOVEMENT: The omega caliber 501. Automatic self winding caliber center seconds with 19800 A/h, 46h power reserve. The service history is unknown. The watch sets, winds and runs. It was timed over 24hr period. The 24hrs included periods of wear and non-wear and compared to atomic EST. Over 24hrs the watch lost 21 seconds. 

BRACELET: Comes on a genuine leather strap. 

ACCESSORIES: No.

BOX/PAPERS: No.

BANK WIRE PRICE: $1,100 shipped.