Description
OMEGA 18K GOLD SEAMASTER AUTOMATIC 1962
The Omega Seamaster is a superb timepiece and here’s just a little bit of history In 1932, Omega debuted its Marine watch which was worn by the “father of modern diving” Yves Le Prieur, a French navy officer and inventor of the modern scuba mask and tank. Later, in 1936, explorer Charles William Beebe wore the Omega marine watch while riding in a bathysphere (which was an unpowered sea submersible that was lowered into the ocean via a cable) to a depth of 14 meters off the coast of Bermuda.
The watch has remained in continuous production since the late1940’s and one which has always represented Omega’s most sporty waterproof watches for divers and swimmers a like. In 1950’s and 1960’s, the Omega Seamaster broke many records and was worn by many celebrities, Jacques Cousteau’s team wore the Seamaster during their 1963 expedition in the Red Sea, military naval divers also wore them on operations.
Our Omega Seamaster is in superb Condition has been fully serviced and is fully warranted the 552 Automatic movement which is very highly regarded for its accuracy and reliability is running perfectly, The 18k yellow gold case measures 34mm making this a large sized watch for the period and is a great starter watch for your collection.
We give a Life Time Guarantee on Provence that this watch is 100% genuine as with all our watches.
SPECIFICATION
BRAND
Omega
MODEL
18k Gold Seamaster 14774/62SC.
FINISH
Polished.
CASE
The 18k Gold case measures 34mm in diameter, Larger than average, excluding the omega signed crown. This is one of the classic 1960s Omega Seamaster Cases, which is in superb condition with all edges as fine as the day it came out of the factory. The case has had only light restoration to bring it to pristine condition. The Case is Signed ‘Omega Watch Co, Fab Sussie, Swiss Made 18K 0.750 14774/62SC.
DIAL
The beautiful original Rare Silver Pearl is superb. This is a classic Omega dial design which has become highly sought after in recent years, especially as good a condition as this one. Furnished with Gold ‘Baton’ hour indices, and the original ‘Dauphine’ hands, the style is classic 1960s.
The dial is signed ‘Omega Automatic Seamaster finished with Swiss Made’ at 6 o’clock.
This is the original Omega Seamaster dial but it may have been refinished or restored at some time in its life, superb condition.
BEZEL
Yes.
STRAP/BRACELET
Brown Crocodile 19 cm Approximately – The strap fitted, is a new high quality Lizard Skin, buckle is Gold Plated. If you would prefer a different style strap, please let us know and we will do our best to assist this usually takes 48 hours if required.
MOVEMENT
Swiss Made Omega 552 Cal 24 Jewel movement. The movement is in superb condition having had a full service by our in house watch technician who is Rolex and Omega trained.
The movement is correctly signed ‘Omega Watch Co Swiss’, ‘adjusted, Twenty-Four 24 Jewels 552’.
*THE 12 MONTH WARRANTY.
GLASS
Acrylic Crystal – The crystal is unmarked.
DATE
N/A
YEAR
1962
SERVICED
Yes, with 12 Months Warranty.
CONDITION
Superb Condition.
BOX/PAPERS
Although there are no original papers with this watch it is 100% Genuine, the serial numbers and markings are all correct, dating the watch to 1962.
We supply Lifetime Guarantee and all Relevant paper work for the Watch.
The Watch comes with an Original Vintage Omega Presentation Box.
If you need repairs carried out, laser welding, servicing, case refinishing and dial refinishing please Email us.
*THE 12 MONTH WARRANTY.
LIFETIME GUARANTEE ON AUTHENTICITY AND PROVENANCE