1958 Omega Seamaster All Stainless steel “Hippocampus” Case Ref. 2846/8-1S

This vintage Omega Seamaster Ref. 2846/8-1SC wristwatch, circa 1958, is a handsome stainless steel automatic centre seconds watch.  Introduced by Omega in 1956, this particular example dates to around 1958.  In lovely original condition, it features a fantastic silvered dial with a cross-hair design at the centre. The applied numerals are a combination of Arabic, faceted square and unusually slim baton indexes, with the baton indexes having recessed luminescent edges.  The stainless steel case has broad lugs with chamfered edges and a centred case back displaying the Omega Seamaster logo. The case retains excellent definition to its angles and edges, though the winding crown is an unsigned replacement.

Technical details:

– [M] Omega calibre 501 automatic movement with lever escapement, 20 jewels, compensation balance, 18,000 BPH, precision regulation, Incabloc shock absorber

– [D] Silvered dial with cross-hair, applied Arabic, faceted square and slim baton indexes (the baton indexes have recessed luminescent edges), inner minute/seconds track, luminescent dauphine hands

– [C] Stainless steel circular case with polished finish, chamfered bezel, broad down-turned lugs with chamfered edges, snap-on case back with satin and polished finish, centred with the Omega Seamaster logo, Omega crystal

– [S] Case, dial, movement and crystal signed

Measurements:

– Diameter excluding winding crown: 34mm

– Length including lugs: 42mm

– Depth to centre of crystal: 12mm

– Lug gauge/strap width: 18mm

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