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.


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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

Notes

Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 34 mm. THICKNESS 11 mm.