Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 09, 2014
LOT 277
OMEGA REF. 2850 OLYMPIC SEAMASTER YELLOW GOLD Omega, Seamaster XVI , movement No. 14740834, case No. 11425334, Ref. 2850 SC. Made for the XVI Olympic Games in 1956 in Melbourne. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with a yellow gold-plated Omega buckle. Accompanied by the original fitted box with the Olympic Crest on the cover and a leaflet.
USD 3,500 - 5,000
HKD 27,000 - 39,000 / CHF 3,100 - 4,500
Sold: USD 4,375
Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, lapidated lugs, hexagonal winding crown, back engraved: Seamaster XVI Automatic- Waterproof with embossed Olympic crest in the center. Ivory color with applied yellow gold faceted indexes, imprint of the Olympic Crest at 6. Yellow gold dauphine hands. Cal. 471, copper color, 19 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, micrometer regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-71-01 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines HANDS Original |