1958 Omega Seamaster Calendar Automatic 34mm 2849

Here we have a classic 1958 Omega Seamaster Calendar Automatic 2849, featuring a 34mm polished stainless steel case that curves over the wrist with thick lugs. Its curved, slim profiled flanks lead to a lug-to-lug length of 42mm, and a case thickness of 11mm, ensuring a comfortable fit. On the right side is a signed crown. The smooth bezel features a domed crystal that protects a lovely white dial, and an outer minute track surrounds applied steel faceted indexes marking the hours. As you rotate your wrist, they magically play with the light. A framed date window at 3 o'clock. Elegant steel Dauphine hands are complemented by a tapered centre seconds hand. The text is kept to a minimum, featuring an applied Omega motif: “Omega Automatic” at 12 o'clock and “Seamaster Calendar” at 6 o’clock. On the reverse, we have a screw-down case back. Inside is an automatic Omega Cal. 503, 20 jewels, beating at 19,800 beats per hour. It comes paired with an 18mm Omega Bead of Rice stainless steel bracelet secured by a signed folding clasp.

This watch is sold as Watch Only and, therefore, without its Omega box or paperwork. It comes paired with an 18mm Omega Bead of Rice stainless steel bracelet secured by a signed folding clasp and will fit up to a 7.1-inch wrist. The watch is from Circa 1958 and is sold in fair vintage condition. A hand-engraving can be found on the inside of the clasp, not visible when the clasp is closed, as you can see from the photographs. The watch comes with our 12-Months Non-Waterproof Warranty.

It is hard to beat a classic vintage Omega Seamaster, and this is a great one well worth considering for your collection. This Omega Seamaster Calendar automatic, reference 2849, from 1958, is beautifully preserved in its 34mm case and comes paired with the forever comfortable Omega Beads of Rice bracelet. At 34mm, these vintage Seamasters pack a punch on the wrist, so don't be concerned by the size on paper. Don't hesitate to book an appointment and see this gem for yourself!

Reference : 2849 6 SC
Movement : Automatic Omega Cal. 503
Age : Circa. 1958
Year : 1958
Case Size : 34mm
Case Thickness : 11mm
Lug to Lug : 42mm
Lugs : 18mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box and Papers : None
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty
The wrist model's wrist size is 7inch

Formerly known as the La Generale Watch Co. in 1848, it was founded by Louis Brandt in La Chaux-de-Fonds. When he died in 1879, his sons carried on his dream. In 1880, they moved to 96 Rue Jakob-Stampfli, where they remain today. The brothers produced their first mass-produced calibre, the Labrador, in 1885. Just a few years later, in 1892, they produced the first minute-repeater. In 1903, they renamed the company Omega until 1982, when they officially changed their name to Omega SA. During WW1, Omega watches were used as official timekeepers for the Royal Flying Corps and the US Army. In 1930, Omega and Tissot merged together to form Société Suisse pour l'Industrie Horlogère (SSIH). In 1931, another group was formed - Allgemeine Schweizerische Uhrenindustrie AG (ASUAG). Where SSIH was primarily French-speaking, ASUAG was founded by the more German-speaking members of the Swiss watch industry. In 1948, they introduced the first edition of one of its most symbolic watches: the Seamaster. Omega first introduced the Constellation in 1952. At the time, it was Omega's flagship timepiece. The first models had a Cal. 354 bumper movement in them. Later, in 1955, Omega introduced the Automatic Cal. 50x, followed in 1959 by the Cal.55x (no date) and 56x (date) versions. Many of the Constellations came with pie-pan dials, diamond indexes, and fancy lug configurations. All the gold Constellations of that time have the Observatory of Geneva's hand engraved on the back. The stainless steel and stainless steel/gold versions had a gold medallion on the back with the Observatory of Geneva. The eight stars above the Observatory stand for the many exploits of Omega in the world Chronometer competition. Celebrating the fact that all Constellations are Chronometer Certified. In 1962, when astronaut Wally Schirra wore a Speedmaster on his Mercury Sigma 7 Mission, making it the first Omega watch to enter space. After rigorous tests, NASA used Omega for all their Apollo missions, including the 1969 Moon landing of Apollo 11. Today, Omega is still the first choice of astronauts. In 1969, President Nixon famously said it was “too valuable” and turned down the first-ever all-gold Speedmaster Professional Deluxe. As a response to the ever-growing threat of electronic watches to the manufacturers of mechanical watches, Omega and many Swiss brands such as Rolex and Patek Philippe formed Centre Electronique Horologer (CEH). Prototypes began to appear in 1967, and their production started in 1968. Then, In 1972, Omega introduced the reference 198.030, which included the Omega calibre 1250, a ‘tuning-fork electronic movement which was made under licence from Bulova. Later we saw a merger of SSIH and ASUAG into SMH, or Société de Microélectronique et d’Horlogerie. This merger took place in 1983. In 1992, the company acquired Blancpain, and in 1998, it officially branded itself from SMH to the Swatch Group. Then, in 1999, they purchased and integrated Breguet into the Swatch Group.