Very rare early Omega Seamaster 34mm watch with "bumper" Automatic movement Cal.351, according to serial number 12971875 it was manufactured in 1950, it's third year of Seamaster model introduction in 1948 and second year of manufacturing of Omega Seamaster with "bumper" automatic movement. Omega Seamaster model produces until now and it has over 70 years of history behind, it's one of the oldest model of the worlds watch industry that is in production today and the most wanted among the collectors. The unique about this watch that it's 99% original and authentic watch, the only parts that was replaced is plexiglass and mainspring, and off course it's still waterproof as a real Seamaster should be. Case is rare 34mm made of Neusilber alloy and gilded with massive 80 microns of gold, there is only some minor loose of the coating on the case and winding crown where is Neusilber base material is exposed, we gently polished case to bring new shine and left as more original gold coating as possible, even the Omega logo on winding crown is perfectly visible. Omega Automatic movement was first introduced in 1949 and it's unique, so called "bumper" automatic, this watch has a 17 jewels Cal.351 movement with almost all original parts, what is very unique, because watch hasn't been used too much so movement is in excellent working condition and still keeps good time. Dial in good condition with visible warm patina and new luminous coating. This is a really extraordinary watch that is not often appears on the auctions worldwide, so this watch will be a real masterpiece in your collection.
Waterproof case (tested) made of Neusilber alloy is 80 micron coating (stainless steel back) case reference number is 2577-11 SC, polished and is in very good condition with signs of previous use and original winding crown with some loose of gold coating on the edges. Dial and hands has visible patina, new luminous coating applied. Famous movement Omega Automatic Cal.351 17 jewels (serial number 12971875) in very good shape, rotor in excellent condition and winds good, fully serviced (cleaned, oiled, adjusted to 3 positions) and still keeps good time, average daily deviation is less than +/- 5-15sec/day.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Case: Neusilber alloy 80 micron gilded
Back: Stainless steel
Crystal: Plexiglass
Movement: Omega Cal.351 17 jewels
Strap: Genuine leather
Diameter: 34mm - 1.34in
From lug to lug: 42mm - 1.65in
Thickness - 12mm - 0.47in
Strap width - 18mm - 0.7in