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Gents Omega Seamaster Wrist Watch, 1956.
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Gents Omega Seamaster Wrist Watch, 1956.

1940 - 1960
Sold 15 October 2024 · The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
This “Gents Omega Seamaster Wrist Watch, 1956” found a buyer.

It was listed by The Vintage Wrist Watch Company. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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Gents Omega Seamaster wrist watch, 1956.

The watch has a calibre 501 20-jewel automatic movement which is working nicely. The movement is fully signed and the serial number 15,832,615 dates it back to 1956. The501 was the first full rotor driven movement and is considered to be one of Omegas best ever.

The watch measures 34mm diameter excluding the winding crown and the lugs. The case is Denisteel stainless steel and it is in good condition with just a little light marking and a little gentle unevenness to the back, nothing too serious at all.

The inside of the case back has the Omega logo.

Original signed Omega Seamaster winding crown.

The lens is in good condition.

The silver two tone dial has light freckling. Original dauphine shaped hands and centre seconds hand.

The watch comes on a beads of rice bracelet stamped on the clasp with the raised Omega logo, and also inside the clasp with the name and logo. Some general light surface marking to the clasp. The watch currently fits an 18cm wrist although there are extra links to make it approximately 1cm bigger.

The watch comes in a new presentation box.

NB: Where we have specified a year of manufacture, this is based on hallmarks or serial numbers with published databases. The 'date of manufacture' given by SellingAntiques will vary slightly as the website only works to decades, not specific years.

Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this Vintage Omega Seamaster to the 1950s.

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Please contact us regarding international shipping.

All of our watches are checked over before listing, and are also checked for accuracy which is usually within around +/- two to three minutes over 24 hours (unless otherwise stated), which is considered respectable for a vintage watch.

We are a VAT registered company and all purchases are covered by Consumer Regulations.

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With regards to appraisals / valuations, we receive a huge number of information requests each day and unfortunately do not have the manpower to deal with them all individually. Our advice would be to contact a local auctioneer for a full appraisal.

Description
UK POSTAGE ONLY

Gents Omega Seamaster wrist watch, 1956.

The watch has a calibre 501 20-jewel automatic movement which is working nicely. The movement is fully signed and the serial number 15,832,615 dates it back to 1956. The501 was the first full rotor driven movement and is considered to be one of Omegas best ever.

The watch measures 34mm diameter excluding the winding crown and the lugs.

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The case is Denisteel stainless steel and it is in good condition with just a little light marking and a little gentle unevenness to the back, nothing too serious at all.
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
fig 1. A close-up view of a vintage 1956 Omega Seamaster automatic wristwatch with a silver dial and stainless steel bracelet.
fig 1. Gents Omega Seamaster Wrist Watch, 1956.

The inside of the case back has the Omega logo.

Original signed Omega Seamaster winding crown.

The lens is in good condition.

The silver two tone dial has light freckling. Original dauphine shaped hands and centre seconds hand.

fig 2. A close-up view of a vintage 1956 Omega Seamaster automatic wristwatch with a silver dial and stainless steel bracelet.
fig 2. Gents Omega Seamaster Wrist Watch, 1956.

The watch comes on a beads of rice bracelet stamped on the clasp with the raised Omega logo, and also inside the clasp with the name and logo. Some general light surface marking to the clasp. The watch currently fits an 18cm wrist although there are extra links to make it approximately 1cm bigger.

fig 3. A close-up view of a vintage 1956 Omega Seamaster automatic wristwatch with a silver dial and stainless steel bracelet.
fig 3. Gents Omega Seamaster Wrist Watch, 1956.

The watch comes in a new presentation box.

NB: Where we have specified a year of manufacture, this is based on hallmarks or serial numbers with published databases. The 'date of manufacture' given by SellingAntiques will vary slightly as the website only works to decades, not specific years.

Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this Vintage Omega Seamaster to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1060168
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011

Specialists in antique and vintage wrist watches and pocket watches

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Archive I A close-up view of a vintage 1956 Omega Seamaster automatic wristwatch with a silver dial and stainless steel bracelet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Gents Omega Seamaster Wrist Watch, 1956.

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Archive III A close-up view of a vintage 1956 Omega Seamaster automatic wristwatch with a silver dial and stainless steel bracelet. View III
Archive IV A close-up view of a vintage 1956 Omega Seamaster automatic wristwatch with a silver dial and stainless steel bracelet. View IV
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A close-up view of a vintage 1956 Omega Seamaster automatic wristwatch with a silver dial and stainless steel bracelet.
Gents Omega Seamaster wrist watch, 1956.
Ref: SA1060168
A close-up view of a vintage 1956 Omega Seamaster automatic wristwatch with a silver dial and stainless steel bracelet.
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  • ObjectWristwatches
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century Modern
  • MaterialStainless Steel
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsRound case, Baton markers, Link bracelet, Automatic movement

Introduced in 1948, the Omega Seamaster was initially inspired by waterproof wristwatches made for the British military during the Second World War, combining robustness with refined styling.

These timepieces typically featured stainless steel or gold-capped cases, acrylic crystals, and mechanical automatic movements powered by rotor mechanisms.

Authenticity is verified by checking the movement serial number against production ledgers, inspecting the signed crown and dial details, and examining the case back hallmarks.

A mid-century timepiece pairs well with tailored suits or smart-casual attire, adding subtle historic character to modern outfits.

Keep the watch away from moisture and strong magnetic fields, service the movement every three to five years, and avoid manual winding if it features an automatic caliber unless necessary.
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