Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 12, 2019

LOT 580

OMEGA, REF. 2850, OLYMPIC SEAMASTER XVI

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

HKD 48,000 - 64,000 / USD 6,000 - 8,000

A fine and rare, self-winding, 18k yellow gold wristwatch made for the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Omega

Model Seamaster XVI

Reference 2850 SC

Year Circa 1954

Movement No. 14740516

Calibre  471

Case No. 11425406

Bracelet Leather with a gold plated Omega buckle

Dimensions 34 mm

Signature Dial, Case and Movement.

Accessories Fitted box

Notes

Made in approximately 100 pieces only, these early versions made in celebration of the Melbourne Olympics are distinguished by their rare and unusual lacquered dial rather than the normal metal dial. Another feature is the olympic rings that are all painted in a single red color.