Omega - Seamaster - 2869-2 SC - Men - 1955

Omega Seamaster Automatic Ref. 2869-2 SC – Circa 1956

Highly attractive Omega Seamaster Automatic from circa 1956, featuring the Omega calibre 500 automatic movement and an elegant approximately 34mm stainless steel case. The watch stands out thanks to its beautiful light coloured dial with distinctive applied Arabic numerals and unusual faceted pyramid shaped hour markers at 3 and 9 o’clock.

Key Features

• Brand: Omega
• Model: Seamaster Automatic
• Reference: 2869-2 SC
• Year: Circa 1956
• Case: Stainless steel, approximately 34mm
• Dial: Light coloured dial with applied hour markers
• Markers: Applied Arabic numerals at 12 and 6 with distinctive faceted markers at 3 and 9
• Hands: Dauphine hands
• Movement: Omega calibre 500 automatic movement
• Movement number: 15,648,342
• Seconds: Central seconds
• Crown: Original Omega signed crown
• Caseback: Correct Seamaster caseback
• Bracelet: Stainless steel beads of rice style bracelet with Omega signed clasp
• Condition: Nice vintage condition with signs of wear consistent with age

The dial is one of the main highlights of this watch. Its light colour creates an elegant and timeless appearance, while the applied Arabic numerals at 12 and 6 o’clock are complemented by distinctive faceted markers at 3 and 9. These almost pyramid shaped markers give the dial a particularly interesting character and make this configuration stand out from more conventional vintage Seamaster designs.

The elegant dauphine hands and central seconds hand further enhance the classic 1950s appearance and complement the proportions and detailing of the dial beautifully.

The approximately 34mm stainless steel case remains in nice overall vintage condition, with visible signs of wear consistent with its age. The characteristic shaped lugs give the watch plenty of presence despite its elegant dimensions. The watch furthermore retains its original Omega signed crown and correct Seamaster caseback.

The watch is fitted with an attractive stainless steel beads of rice style bracelet featuring an Omega signed clasp. The bracelet gives the watch a classic period inspired appearance and makes it comfortable and versatile on the wrist.

Inside beats the Omega calibre 500 automatic movement, with movement number 15,648,342, dating the watch to approximately 1956. The movement runs and functions as expected from a vintage timepiece of this age.

Overall, the watch remains in nice vintage condition and combines an attractive and distinctive dial configuration, elegant dauphine hands, classic stainless steel case and the Omega calibre 500 automatic movement. A charming and characterful example of 1950s Omega Seamaster watchmaking.