Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 27, 2019
LOT 38
OMEGA REF. 2850 S.C, SELF-WINDING, CENTRE-SECONDS, LAQUERED DIAL; “SEAMASTER XVI”; 18K PINK GOLD
HKD 50,000 - 60,000
CHF 6,000 - 8,000 / USD 6,050 - 8,100
One of the 100 “pre-commercial” prototypes, dial with Cross of Merit and red rings 18K pink gold, self-winding, gentleman’s wristwatch, snap-on case-back, shaped lugs, with centre-seconds. Cream colour lacquered dial with the logo of the Olympic Games. Case-back engraved with the mention “Seamaster XVI” and embossed with the logo of the Olympic Games
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Omega
Model Seamaster XVI
Reference 2850 S.C
Year Circa 1956
Movement No. 15 505 745
Calibre 471
Case No. 163 165
Bracelet Brown leather strap, 18K pink gold Omega buckle
Diameter 33.8 mm
Signature Dial, Case and Movement
Accessories Late Omega leather pouch
Notes
Games, in view to be commercialised for the XVI Olympiad in Melbourne, are distinguished by their rare and unusual cream colour lacquered
dial rather than the normal metallic dial. Another feature is the Olympic
rings that are all painted in a single red colour.
Made to commemorate the 25 years anniversary of official service to the Olympics Games, in view to be commercialised for the XVI Olympiad in Melbourne, Victoria (Australia); limited edition of 100 pieces.