Omega introduced its Seamaster line in 1948. Today it remains Omegas longest continuous running production model. Originally it was released with the advertising catch phrase: "For town, sea and country." A nod to the intent behind the design. A watch that could go anywhere and do anything. Perfect for every type of occasion. The Omega Seamaster was introduced with the references 2577 and 2576 with center second or sub second configurations respectively. They were powered by bumper automatic movements - sometimes chronometer certified. They featured a variety of dial configurations with some exceedingly more scarce, rare and therefore coveted than others.
This example, an Omega Seamaster reference 2627, is a calendar model: the extra line of text denoting the inclusion of a date feature at the six o'clock position. This watch was purchased by Charlotte Pradt Smith in December of 1955. It was gifted to a gentleman named George as a token of her appreciation to George for his devotion to her and her family over the many years of their relationship.
ABOUT THIS WATCH:
MANUFACTURER: Omega
MODEL: Seamaster Calendar
REFERENCE: 2627
SERIAL: Unknown.
YEAR: 1955
CASE: The 34mm gold capped over steel case is in fantastic shape. The case remains unpolished. All four lugs sport the factory original beveled edges. The case back features an engraving and is completely free of any wrench marks. The back of the lugs present with their factory original brushed finish and still retain the yellow gold capping on its outer most edges - exactly what you would expect to see from an unpolished example. The watch is completed by its original boiler hat crown. The crystal was replaced sometime in the past.
DIAL: The original Omega Seamaster silver sunburst dial is in great shape. The dial appears to be free of any scratching, staining, blemishes, patina or otherwise imperfections. It sports arrow head and dagger style hour markers with dauphine hands. The lume is beautiful, full and puffy. The lume has taken on a beautiful sugar cookie color and matches the hands perfectly.
MOVEMENT: Omega bumper automatic caliber 353. The service history is unknown. The watch winds, sets, runs and keeps relatively good time. The watch was placed on our timegrapher which illustrated the watch is losing approximately 4 seconds per day with an amplitude of 260. The watch can be serviced prior to delivery to the intended buyer should they wish. Basic service costs approximately $325 if no parts need to be replaced.
BRACELET: Will come on the pictured, Dassari genuine leather strap complete with quick release spring bars.
ACCESSORIES: None.
BOX/PAPERS: No.
WARRANTY: None.
BANK WIRE/ZELLE PRICE: $1,500 shipped.
