Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 09, 2014
LOT 278
OMEGA REF. 2850 OLYMPIC SEAMASTEWR YELLOW GOLD Omega, Seamaster XVI , movement No. 15516983, case No. 162633, 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 an 18K yellow gold Omega buckle.
USD 2,500 - 3,500
HKD 19,000 - 27,000 / CHF 2,200 - 3,100
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, applied gold Roman XVI at 6. Yellow gold dauphine hands. Cal. 471, copper color, 20 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, micrometer regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |