Lot 95

OMEGA Seamaster Ref. 2849-2SC with Crosshair Dial in Steel

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Estimate:
$800 - $1,200
Sold For:
$688
Brand:
OMEGA
Category:
Watch
Sold for $688
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Description & Details

CIRCA: 1961
REF.: 2849-2SC
CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel
CASE DIMENSIONS: 34 mm in diameter
DIAL: Black crosshair with gilt details, baton hour markers with inlaid onyx, and framed date aperture at the “3” hour marker
BRACELET MATERIAL: Original OMEGA signed beads of rice in stainless steel with #11 end links
BRACELET SIZE: 7-1/2 to 8 inches
MOVEMENT: Automatic
FUNCTIONS: Time and date
CALIBER: 503

In the 1950s OMEGA experimented with a number of waterproof designs for the Seamaster line. This particular case design, manufactured by EPSA, uses a gasket on the inner lip of the compression caseback. The dial has a terrific “starry night” patina and the 503 movement has a swan neck regulator.