Vintage Omega Seamaster 2846 - Big Hippocampus

ABOUT THIS WATCH: 

MANUFACTURER: Omega

MODEL:  Seamaster 

REFERENCE:  2846

SERIAL: 16xxxxxx

YEAR: 1958

CASE: The previously polished 34mm stainless steel case is in great shape and appears to have only been lightly polished in the past. The factory original beveled edges on all four lugs can be seen clearly. The crystal has been replaced sometime in the past. This example still retains the watches original and correct crown along with the highly coveted big seamonster hippocampus case back. There is even to more moderate wear depending on the location. 

DIAL: An original two tone silver dial with desirable crosshair configuration. The dial features a wonderful contrasting brushing technique that reflects off of the light beautifully. The dial sports applied steel hour markers and matching dauphine hands. It presents with even patina throughout the entire dial. 

MOVEMENT:  Omega automatic self winding caliber 501. Service history is unknown. The watch winds, sets, and runs. The watch was placed on a timegrapher which illustrated that it is keeping time within 12 seconds per day and has an amplitude of 280. The watch can be serviced for $325 plus parts (if necessary). If serviced the watch will come with a one year warranty. 

BRACELET: Comes on the pictured strap. 

ACCESSORIES: None.   

BOX/PAPERS: No. 

WARRANTY: None unless serviced prior. If the watch is serviced it will come with a one year warranty. 

BANK WIRE/ZELLE PRICE: $1,099 shipped.