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Omega Seamaster Calendar Ref. 2849

Long before the Seamaster became a Bond-ready dive watch, it looked a lot like this dress watch: elegant, compact and just a little more capable than your average dressy piece.

This Omega Seamaster Calendar Ref. 2849 dates to 1958 and measures 34 mm, with a rare rose/steel case that gives the watch a lovely warm edge without making it feel overly formal. It has that early-Seamaster charm where the line still looked beautifully dressed up, but carried a more practical spirit underneath.

The silver dial has aged with a soft, honest character. Applied markers, Arabic numerals at six and nine, dauphine-style hands and a framed date window at three o’clock give it a wonderfully balanced look. The “Seamaster Calendar” script at six is a small detail, but it adds so much period charm. Nothing too loud, nothing too polished, just a very likeable Omega from the late fifties.

The case is where the warmth really comes through. The rose-toned bezel, crown and lugs play beautifully against the steel caseback, while the acrylic crystal gives the dial that soft vintage glow from the side. Turn it over and you get the classic Seamaster hippocampus medallion, always a nice little reward on these vintage Omegas.

Inside is Omega’s automatic calibre 503, the date movement that suits this early Seamaster Calendar beautifully. The Seamaster was introduced in 1948 and these early non-diver Seamasters combined dress-watch looks with more practical water-resistant construction. This one still carries that lovely mix: neat enough for a shirt cuff, but with a little bit of adventure tucked underneath; a wonderfull mix of both worlds.

A late-fifties Seamaster Calendar with rose/steel warmth, a charming aged dial and Omega calibre 503 inside. Smart, compact and very easy to enjoy. Come see it for yourself at Reestraat 3, Amsterdam.

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1958
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€ 3.250

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Brand Omega
Diameter 34 mm
Model Seamaster
Bracelet/strap: Leather
Reference 2849
Buckle/clasp Aftermarket plated
Year of production (circa) 1958
Lug Width 18 mm
Material Rose/steel
Set Content Watch only
Crystal Acrylic
Warranty 2 year (AWCo)
Dial color Silver
Movement Automatic

The Omega Seamaster was introduced in 1948 and is, as such, the longest continuously running line within Omega’s catalogue. While these early Seamasters might look like dress-watches by today’s standards, their unique selling point was the use of an O-ring gasket between the case and the screw-in caseback. This development, taken from Submarine innovation during WWII, provided the watches with waterproofing that is anything but dressy. A major upgrade over older lead and shellac alternatives.

In 1955, a Seamaster was taken to a record depth of 62,5 meters by diver Gordon McLean, off the coast of Australia. Note that this is still before it took on the archetypal form-factor of a dive watch in 1957, with Ref. CK2913. Since then, models with and without divetime bezels have co-existed within the Omega Seamaster collection.

1950’s And 1960’s non-divetime-bezel Seamasters offer amazing value within today’s vintage market. Despite their modest diameter, they tend to have great wrist presence due to sporty, beefy cases. Countless variations exist, from rare curtain-dial double-signed Seamasters to fancy lugs and cross-hair dials. Great finishing and quality movements ensure these are still awesome everyday watches today. Since they were produced in relatively large numbers, a good example does not break the bank like some technically and historically lesser watches do.

The vintage diving Seamasters, such as the Ref. CK2913, Milspec Seamaster 300 or the famous PloProf, have become highly sought-after and collectible.

It is impossible to write about the Omega Seamaster without mentioning James Bond. When Pierce Brosnan took on the role of British super spy in 1995’s Goldeneye, a tricked-out quartz Seamaster diver was on his wrist. Different Seamasters have featured in all Bond-franchise films since. There was even a sly dig at Omega’s biggest rivals in Casino Royale when a James Bond/Vesper Lynd conversation went: “Rolex?” “Omega.” “Beautiful!”  Oh snap!

The Omega Seamaster collection has everything you could want from a watch. The history, the significance, the quality and the sheer variety. From simpler versions that present massive value, to highly collectible and extremely rare examples. A cool, understated look with an adventurous undertone. We love them!

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