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 piece was a commercial version and was up for sale after the Olympic Games.
CASE:
- excellent overall condition, showing minor trace of use (unpolished)
- 3- body 18k yellow gold case with snap-on case back
- 34 mm (without crown) / 41 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs) / 11.4 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 02/2024
- -5sec/d / 260°
DIAL:
- original never touched cream/brown two tone dial in good condition
- original hands and crown
- some slight and even patina throughout the dial
STRAP & BUCKLE:
- brown after market leather strap fitting up to 20 cm wrist size / 2.4 mm thick
- after market gold/steel buckle
GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #333