Chase Hattan Watches has dated this piece to the 1950s.
A rare beast indeed — this Omega Seamaster Ref.
An early automatic Seamaster that truly showcases the brand’s engineering mastery of the era.
Case & Dial
35mm stainless steel case
Smooth stainless steel bezel
Rare honeycomb-pattern black dial
Gold baton hour markers
Gold Dauphine hands
Omega-signed stainless steel crown
Original steel screw-back case
A stunning and unusual dial execution with exceptional preservation
Movement
Omega Calibre 351 “bumper” automatic movement
Dated to 1950 by serial range
Running in fine working order following workshop inspection
A historic early automatic calibre highly prized by collectors
Strap
Generic black leather strap
Stainless steel buckle
Very minimal wear
Condition
Left unpolished to retain originality
Cleaned only, showing natural light ageing and vintage character
Honeycomb dial in incredible condition — very few marks
Crystal scratch-free
Case shows light age-related wear, as expected for a 1950 example
Our View
A distinguished early-1950s Omega with superb wrist presence and a very rare dial configuration. The honeycomb black dial paired with gold furniture and a bumper automatic movement makes this a highly desirable collector’s piece. In our view, this Seamaster perfectly demonstrates Omega’s design and mechanical capability during the golden age of watchmaking.
What’s Included
12-month in-house mechanical warranty
Fully insured next-day UK delivery or Mayfair collection
Chase Hattan Watches has dated this piece to the 1950s.
Specialists in vintage, military and luxury watches
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Chase Hattan Watches Profile Page
Omega Seamaster Wrist Watch Ref. 2577-6 – Honeycomb Black Dial – Cal. 351 Bumper – Automatic – 1950
