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1955 Omega Seamaster 'Beefy Lugs' Wristwatch
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1955 Omega Seamaster 'Beefy Lugs' Wristwatch

1940 - 1960
Sold 20 November 2025 · Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
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A 1955 Omega Seamaster automatic wristwatch. A two tone silvered dial with contrasting finishes to the outer hour track and a darker finish to the inner minute track. Applied steel Arabic numerals to the quarters, with batons in a 'dagger' form for the rest. Signed Swiss Made below 6 o'clock. The hours and minutes are indicated by 'dauphine' hands with a central lume strip.

A thick stainless steel case with snap on back and bezel. The lugs on this reference are slightly thicker than the standard models, earning it the nickname of the 'beefy lugs Seamaster'. Original Omega 'Clover' crown. This watch bears the reference 2846-2848 1SC.

The watch is powered by a 19 jewel caliber 501 Omega mechanism. The 14million serial numbers date the watch to 1955.

Case width (excluding crown) 34mm

Case height 41mm

Case depth 12mm

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine wristwatch supplied with a presentation box that is in full working order and sold with 12 months guarantee. Free UK tracked, insured and signed for delivery on a day of your choice, International deliveries please contact us for a quote. If you have any questions regarding our watches please call us or email us and we will be happy to help you. We can Facetime/Whatsapp video and show you in more detail.

Physical Dimensions
Height
4.1cm (1.61")
Width
3.4cm (1.34")
Depth
1.2cm (0.47")
Declaration

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Vintage Omega Seamaster to the 1950s.

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SA1065711
Description
A 1955 Omega Seamaster automatic wristwatch.
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A two tone silvered dial with contrasting finishes to the outer hour track and a darker finish to the inner minute track.
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

Applied steel Arabic numerals to the quarters, with batons in a 'dagger' form for the rest. Signed Swiss Made below 6 o'clock. The hours and minutes are indicated by 'dauphine' hands with a central lume strip.

fig 1. A vintage 1955 Omega Seamaster wristwatch featuring a stainless steel case with prominent lugs, a cream dial with Arabic numerals, and a brown textured leather strap.
fig 1. 1955 Omega Seamaster 'Beefy Lugs' Wristwatch

A thick stainless steel case with snap on back and bezel. The lugs on this reference are slightly thicker than the standard models, earning it the nickname of the 'beefy lugs Seamaster'. Original Omega 'Clover' crown. This watch bears the reference 2846-2848 1SC.

fig 2. A vintage 1955 Omega Seamaster wristwatch featuring a stainless steel case with prominent lugs, a cream dial with Arabic numerals, and a brown textured leather strap.
fig 2. 1955 Omega Seamaster 'Beefy Lugs' Wristwatch

The watch is powered by a 19 jewel caliber 501 Omega mechanism. The 14million serial numbers date the watch to 1955.

Case width (excluding crown) 34mm

Case height 41mm

Case depth 12mm

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine wristwatch supplied with a presentation box that is in full working order and sold with 12 months guarantee. Free UK tracked, insured and signed for delivery on a day of your choice, International deliveries please contact us for a quote. If you have any questions regarding our watches please call us or email us and we will be happy to help you. We can Facetime/Whatsapp video and show you in more detail.

Height
4.1cm (1.61")
Width
3.4cm (1.34")
Depth
1.2cm (0.47")
Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Vintage Omega Seamaster to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1065711
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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Archive I A vintage 1955 Omega Seamaster wristwatch featuring a stainless steel case with prominent lugs, a cream dial with Arabic numerals, and a brown textured leather strap. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

1955 Omega Seamaster 'Beefy Lugs' Wristwatch

Archive II A vintage 1955 Omega Seamaster wristwatch featuring a stainless steel case with prominent lugs, a cream dial with Arabic numerals, and a brown textured leather strap. View II
Archive III A vintage 1955 Omega Seamaster wristwatch featuring a stainless steel case with prominent lugs, a cream dial with Arabic numerals, and a brown textured leather strap. View III
Archive IV A vintage 1955 Omega Seamaster wristwatch featuring a stainless steel case with prominent lugs, a cream dial with Arabic numerals, and a brown textured leather strap. View IV
Archive V A vintage 1955 Omega Seamaster wristwatch featuring a stainless steel case with prominent lugs, a cream dial with Arabic numerals, and a brown textured leather strap. View V
Archive VI A vintage 1955 Omega Seamaster wristwatch featuring a stainless steel case with prominent lugs, a cream dial with Arabic numerals, and a brown textured leather strap. View VI
Archive VII A vintage 1955 Omega Seamaster wristwatch featuring a stainless steel case with prominent lugs, a cream dial with Arabic numerals, and a brown textured leather strap. View VII
Archive VIII A vintage 1955 Omega Seamaster wristwatch featuring a stainless steel case with prominent lugs, a cream dial with Arabic numerals, and a brown textured leather strap. View VIII
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A vintage 1955 Omega Seamaster wristwatch featuring a stainless steel case with prominent lugs, a cream dial with Arabic numerals, and a brown textured leather strap.
1955 Omega Seamaster 'beefy lugs' Wristwatch
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A vintage 1955 Omega Seamaster wristwatch featuring a stainless steel case with prominent lugs, a cream dial with Arabic numerals, and a brown textured leather strap.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWristwatches
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century Modern
  • MaterialStainless steel, Leather, Acrylic
  • ColourSilver and Brown
  • MotifsBeefy lugs, Arabic numerals, Automatic movement, Textured leather strap
  • SizeH 4.1 cm (2 in) x W 3.4 cm (1 in) x D 1.2 cm (0 in)

FAQs

Introduced in 1948, the Omega Seamaster was initially inspired by waterproof wristwatches made for the British military during the Second World War, later evolving into a robust yet elegant everyday timepiece.

These watches typically featured stainless steel or gold-capped cases, acrylic crystals, leather straps, and high-grade mechanical automatic movements developed in-house by Omega.

Authentic pieces feature correct hallmarking, signed crowns, specific movement calibre numbers engraved on the inside mechanism, and dial typography consistent with the manufacturing period.

A mid-century dress watch pairs well with tailored formal attire or smart-casual wear, adding a touch of understated elegance and classic horological heritage.

Vintage mechanical timepieces should be serviced every three to five years by a professional horologist, kept away from magnetic fields, and protected from moisture unless explicitly pressure-tested.
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