Omega Seamaster XVI 18k Olympic 1956

This Seamaster XVI with beautiful two tone dial from 1956 in all-original condition was created to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Omega being the official timekeeper of the Olympic Games in Melbourne.

This 18k rose gold version was a commercial version and was up for sale after the Olympic Games.

CASE:

• excellent overall condition, showing very minor trace of use
• some scratches on opening slot at the side of the case
• 3- body 18k rose gold case with snap-on case back
• 34 mm (without crown) / 41 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs) / 11 mm thick
• Year: 1956
• Reference: 2850 SC 
• total weight: 43 g

MOVEMENT:

• Omega Caliber 470 - automatic
• 17 jewels, 19800 A/h, 46 hours power reserve
• professionally serviced 04/2024
• -10 sec/d / 280°

DIAL:

• original never touched rose gold colored dial in good condition
• some beautiful evenly developed patina throughout the dial
• original hands and crown
  

STRAP & BUCKLE:

• brown after market leather strap fitting up to 20 cm wrist size / 2.4 mm thick
• after market rose gold/steel buckle

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #398