Omega - "pre-Seamaster" bumper - Ref. 2491-1 - Men - 1947

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Erwin Dekker
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Estimate  € 700 - € 800
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Up for auction this wonderful 1947 Omega Automatic “Pre-Seamaster” Ref. 2491-1

The still FACTORY ORIGINAL (non-refurbished) dial has developed a nice even patina. Which is quite exceptional.
The stainless steel case measures 34,4mm and has regular signs of wear which are congruent to the age of the watch. Overall nice state.. Lug Width: 18mm, Thickness: 10.7mm, Lug to Lug: 42.5mm

The watch is powered by the inhouse Cal. 342 Bumper Automatic Movement
This watch was professionally serviced in 2021.

It’s fitted on a high quality vintage stainless steel DBGM mesh bracelet

Details
Stainless Steel Case
Silver Dial
Silver Minute & Hour Hands With Lume
Small Second
Applied Logo
Applied Dagger Hour Markers With Lume Dots
3, 9, 12 Breguet Hour Markers
Original "Correct" Screw Case Back Without Hippocampus
Signed Crown
“Swiss” at 6
• New Crystal Installed
• Dial is in Untouched Factory Finish Condition
• Rare Pre-Seamaster Model with Breguet Numerals Variant
• Case Is In Original Unpolished Condition
• Lug Holes
• Minute & Hour Hands are Correct to the watch, often these are swapped for newer versions

Exceptional timepiece in nice optical and technical condition.
Will be send registered and insured for full value

Up for auction this wonderful 1947 Omega Automatic “Pre-Seamaster” Ref. 2491-1

The still FACTORY ORIGINAL (non-refurbished) dial has developed a nice even patina. Which is quite exceptional.
The stainless steel case measures 34,4mm and has regular signs of wear which are congruent to the age of the watch. Overall nice state.. Lug Width: 18mm, Thickness: 10.7mm, Lug to Lug: 42.5mm

The watch is powered by the inhouse Cal. 342 Bumper Automatic Movement
This watch was professionally serviced in 2021.

It’s fitted on a high quality vintage stainless steel DBGM mesh bracelet

Details
Stainless Steel Case
Silver Dial
Silver Minute & Hour Hands With Lume
Small Second
Applied Logo
Applied Dagger Hour Markers With Lume Dots
3, 9, 12 Breguet Hour Markers
Original "Correct" Screw Case Back Without Hippocampus
Signed Crown
“Swiss” at 6
• New Crystal Installed
• Dial is in Untouched Factory Finish Condition
• Rare Pre-Seamaster Model with Breguet Numerals Variant
• Case Is In Original Unpolished Condition
• Lug Holes
• Minute & Hour Hands are Correct to the watch, often these are swapped for newer versions

Exceptional timepiece in nice optical and technical condition.
Will be send registered and insured for full value

Details

Brand
Omega
Gender
Men
Model
"pre-Seamaster" bumper
Band material
Steel
Reference number
Ref. 2491-1
Band length
Regular (180–200 mm)
Shipped insured
Yes
Repainted dial
No
Period
1900-1949
Movement
Automatic
Case material
Steel
Original box included
No
Original papers included
No
Case diameter
35 mm
Original warranty included
No
Condition
Very good - minor signs of wear
Year
1947
Sold by
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Objects sold
97.22%
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