Omega - Seamaster Jumbo - Two-Tone Dial - 2856 1-SC - Men - 1950-1959

Omega Seamaster Automatic Jumbo – Two-Tone Patina Dial – Cal. 491 – 1950s

Beautiful vintage Omega Seamaster Automatic Jumbo reference 2856 1-SC from the 1950s, featuring a stunning original two-tone dial with beautifully even, flake like patina, an elegant gold plated case and the reliable Omega calibre 491 automatic movement. A particularly charming vintage Seamaster, presented in very nice condition for its age with a desirable oversized 36.5mm case.

KEY DETAILS

• Brand: Omega
• Model: Seamaster Automatic Jumbo
• Reference: 2856 1-SC
• Year: 1950s
• Diameter: Approximately 36.5mm
• Case: Gold plated
• Dial: Original two-tone dial with beautiful even patina
• Hour markers: Applied gold coloured markers with Arabic numerals
• Hands: Original gold coloured hands
• Small seconds: Subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock
• Movement: Omega Calibre 491 automatic
• Crown: Original Omega signed crown
• Strap: New dark brown leather strap
• Buckle: Omega signed buckle
• Condition: Very nice vintage condition for its age

The absolute highlight of this example is its beautiful original two-tone dial, featuring a wonderfully even, flake like patina that has developed naturally over the decades. The warm champagne tones, applied gold coloured hour markers and distinctive Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6 and 9 create a particularly attractive vintage appearance. The original gold coloured hands and elegant subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock complete this beautiful 1950s design.

The 36.5mm gold plated Jumbo case remains in very nice overall condition, retaining its elegant proportions and beautifully defined lugs. With its larger case size, this example offers a particularly attractive presence on the wrist compared to many smaller vintage Omega models.

The case shows some minor scratches, small marks and normal signs of wear consistent with its age. However, considering that this watch is approximately 70 years old, it remains in particularly very nice and well preserved vintage condition.

The watch retains its original Omega signed crown and original hands, adding to its attractive vintage character. It is fitted with a beautiful new dark brown leather strap featuring a crocodile style pattern and an Omega signed buckle, perfectly complementing the warm gold tones of the case and dial.

Inside is the reliable Omega calibre 491 automatic movement, a classic Swiss movement from the 1950s.


The watch is presented in very nice and honest vintage condition, especially considering its age. The gold plated case remains beautifully preserved, showing only some minor scratches, marks and normal signs of wear. The original dial features an attractive and evenly developed patina, giving the watch its distinctive vintage character.


The movement is running and functioning as may reasonably be expected from a vintage mechanical watch of this age.

The watch is fitted with a new dark brown leather strap with an Omega signed buckle, beautifully complementing its classic appearance.