1949 Omega Seamaster 2576 in solid gold -1300€-

Happy Sunday everybody,

I’m parting with one of the early Seamasters - a 2576 that, judging by the serial, should be from late 1949. The Seamaster was introduced in 1948 with the references 2576 and 2577. Note that the earliest examples don’t carry the Seamaster name on the dial, a feature that was introduced in 1950.



The Watch

Omega Seamaster
Reference: 2576
Movement: cal. 342 bumper automatic
Serial: 11925117
Year: 1949
Case: 34,5mm in 14k solid gold
Dial: original silver-white-champagne dial, sub second, gilt 12-3-9 numerals, applied Omega logo
Strap: cognac-colored, genuine crocodile, new. Happy to offer alternatives should you prefer something else.



Condition

Overall, this is an honest, beautiful example of the very beginning of the Seamaster-era:

Dial & Hands: Original silver-white-champagne dial in good condition. Some few, minute spots or discoloration or dirt / lume residue, which I only really noticed when I zoomed in on the pictures. Very appealing condition, even more so on the wrist. Swiss Made writing was a bit difficult to display in the pictures, as the plexi distorts the view right there, but it’s fully present. Lume in the hands has turned black, contrasting the gold nicely.

Case: Original 34,5mm 14k solid gold case in good condition. Very minimal scratches all around, a few deeper ones on the case back from failed opening attempts, one on the back of a lug and one on the bezel at 1. I have left them as they are, as the party piece of this case is the uncommon sharpness. The bevel on the bezel is fully there, the edges on the lugs perfectly sharp, it’s incredible after over 70 years. Hallmarks present at the side of the case, the back of a lug and inside the case back.

Crown: Original Omega crown in the right clover style for the ref and the correct flat foot logo.

Crystal: Replacement crystal, some small scratches but no cracks / nothing major.

Movement: Original cal. 342 in very clean condition. Sets and winds smoothly and runs well, service history is unknown though. Marks in the case back indicate possible services in the past.

Strap: Comes on the new, cognac-colored genuine crocodile strap, as depicted. I should have a few other colors/straps, should you wish for something else.


Seller Reviews

Plenty reviews available here, but either my username is too short to use the search function for that or I’m not handling the forum software eloquently enough, which is entirely possible. Anyway:

https://omegaforums.net/threads/mtv-an-absolute-gentleman.132595/
https://omegaforums.net/threads/big-chuck-up-to-mtv-for-a-smooth-transaction.134417/
https://omegaforums.net/threads/mtv-is-a-perfect-seller-and-a-gentleman.129023/
https://omegaforums.net/threads/mtv...t-seller-for-those-who-would-not-know.138044/
https://omegaforums.net/threads/watch-from-mtv-couldnt-be-better.139930/
https://omegaforums.net/threads/a-wonderful-transaction-with-mtv.129099/
https://omegaforums.net/threads/recommended-mtv-is-a-great-seller.129008/
https://omegaforums.net/threads/great-experience-with-mtv.128707/
https://omegaforums.net/threads/perfect-experience-buying-from-mtv.132194/
https://omegaforums.net/threads/pleseant-transaction-with-mtv.128563/
https://omegaforums.net/threads/smooth-transaction-with-mtv.125454/
https://omegaforums.net/threads/mtv-is-a-great-seller.127615/#post-1724346
https://omegaforums.net/threads/great-transaction-with-mtv.119998/#post-1603079
https://omegaforums.net/threads/mtv-is-a-great-great-seller.115237/
https://omegaforums.net/threads/mtv-is-a-great-seller.118955/#post-1610885
https://omegaforums.net/threads/mtv-is-a-brilliant-seller.119214/#post-1590116
https://omegaforums.net/threads/mtv-recommended-seller.118712/#post-1581899
https://omegaforums.net/threads/mtv-is-a-great-seller.118955/#post-1585630
https://omegaforums.net/threads/matt-mtv-is-a-terrific-seller.120993/
https://omegaforums.net/threads/many-thanks-to-mtv-great-seller.123761/
https://omegaforums.net/threads/mtv-a-very-good-seller.131177/

I’m also happy to provide multiple positive feedback on another watch forum, as well as a verification through my eBay-account that has been standing for approaching 20 years, with >2000 reviews, 100% positive. Please do ask.


Payment, Shipping & Returns

Payment is accepted via PayPal F&F, bank transfer, Transferwise or cash in person - PayPal G&S for established members only please. Happy to meet you for a personal transaction, of course. Coffee’s on me.

I'm asking

1300€

The watch is located in Germany. Tracked and insured shipping is usually

6€ nationally
12-14€ within the EU/GB/Switzerland
~30-50€ to the rest of the world

Happy to ship wherever, get in touch and I'm sure we can figure something out.

No returns please, unless I misrepresented the watch in any way.

If there are any questions, please do reach out. And, as always, thanks @OF for the space!

Here are some pictures - feel free to ask for more.

Most of all I’m restoring a 1970s VW camper van with my dad, to have something very practical to remember him. I thought vintage dress Omegas were a pricey hobby - until I started the work on the van. 😁 Can’t have it all, and if it stays in the gang that’s at least something. 😀


Well, thank you very much. Appreciate the comment! 😀

🤬 Not me! What was I doing with my Sunday when I should have been looking at this?
Serious congratulations to buyer and seller - what a beauty! 😁

Beautiful piece!!!

Stunning watch - congrats to the buyer and seller.