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·Good evening everybody,
another 50s Seamaster has to go on my way to fund the recent arrival of my birthyear Speedy. It’s one my SO liked to wear and call it “Goldie”, a nickname earned by the patina.
It’s a classic 2846, gold-capped with a very even, gold patina on the whole dial.
The Watch
Omega Seamaster
Reference: 2846
Movement: cal. 501 automatic
Serial: 16103xxx
Year: 1958
Case: 34,5mm, gold-capped
Dial: original, gold-patinated with applied indices and Omega logo
Strap: It comes on the light cognac-colored Rochet Dakota strap, which is brand-new. I might be able to offer alternatives, should you wish.
Condition
This is a well-worn, original and honest example.
Dial & Hands: Fully original dial, aged evenly in a gold tone. Hands are in very good shape and have attractively aged light brown lume. All the writing is fully there, including coathanger-S Seamaster and Swiss Made.
Case: Original 34,5mm gold-capped in used condition. Small scratches/imperfections all-around, but nothing that stands out, possibly with the small exception of some small but deeper scratches on the back of some of the lugs. It has seen polishing before, gold-cap is fully intact though and chamfers on the lugs still visible. There are traces from failed opening attempts, as these unfortunately have so often. Seamaster and Waterproof writing on the caseback still legible, it’s also signed “E.H. 16.06.1961”, so I always told myself Edmund Hillary must’ve bought it after the Hillary-coast in Antarctica was named after him (just for caution: I’m not serious about this 😁 ).
Crown: Original Omega crown in the right clover style for the reference and the correct flat foot logo. It’s gold-cap has worn off at the top, which makes be believe it might very well be the original one. Should you wish to replace it by an identical NOS example, I can offer one.
Crystal: Shows some scratches, no cracks though. It has the rather flat profile, like the originals, but I can't see an etched Omega logo so let's assume it's a generic replacement, albeit an attractive one.
Movement: Original cal. 501, correct for the reference. It sets and winds smoothly and runs really well, service history is unknown, though. Given how smoothly it works and it’s clean state in combination with a regulator that’s pretty centric I assume this has seen a service in the not too distant past, but I want to emphasize that I have absolutely no proof to back this up – it’s just a feeling, derived from how it feels. So as usual, I’d recommend a service prior to regular use.
Strap: Comes on the depicted cognac Rochet Dakota strap, brand-new. Other options available upon request.
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
620€
The watch is located in Germany. Tracked and insured shipping is usually
6€ nationally
12-14€ within the EU/GB/Switzerland
~15-50€ 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. The shiny gold makes it very tough for my phone camera, apologies for all the reflections. If you’d like a video instead or any other angle, do drop me a PM.
another 50s Seamaster has to go on my way to fund the recent arrival of my birthyear Speedy. It’s one my SO liked to wear and call it “Goldie”, a nickname earned by the patina.
It’s a classic 2846, gold-capped with a very even, gold patina on the whole dial.
The Watch
Omega Seamaster
Reference: 2846
Movement: cal. 501 automatic
Serial: 16103xxx
Year: 1958
Case: 34,5mm, gold-capped
Dial: original, gold-patinated with applied indices and Omega logo
Strap: It comes on the light cognac-colored Rochet Dakota strap, which is brand-new. I might be able to offer alternatives, should you wish.
Condition
This is a well-worn, original and honest example.
Dial & Hands: Fully original dial, aged evenly in a gold tone. Hands are in very good shape and have attractively aged light brown lume. All the writing is fully there, including coathanger-S Seamaster and Swiss Made.
Case: Original 34,5mm gold-capped in used condition. Small scratches/imperfections all-around, but nothing that stands out, possibly with the small exception of some small but deeper scratches on the back of some of the lugs. It has seen polishing before, gold-cap is fully intact though and chamfers on the lugs still visible. There are traces from failed opening attempts, as these unfortunately have so often. Seamaster and Waterproof writing on the caseback still legible, it’s also signed “E.H. 16.06.1961”, so I always told myself Edmund Hillary must’ve bought it after the Hillary-coast in Antarctica was named after him (just for caution: I’m not serious about this 😁 ).
Crown: Original Omega crown in the right clover style for the reference and the correct flat foot logo. It’s gold-cap has worn off at the top, which makes be believe it might very well be the original one. Should you wish to replace it by an identical NOS example, I can offer one.
Crystal: Shows some scratches, no cracks though. It has the rather flat profile, like the originals, but I can't see an etched Omega logo so let's assume it's a generic replacement, albeit an attractive one.
Movement: Original cal. 501, correct for the reference. It sets and winds smoothly and runs really well, service history is unknown, though. Given how smoothly it works and it’s clean state in combination with a regulator that’s pretty centric I assume this has seen a service in the not too distant past, but I want to emphasize that I have absolutely no proof to back this up – it’s just a feeling, derived from how it feels. So as usual, I’d recommend a service prior to regular use.
Strap: Comes on the depicted cognac Rochet Dakota strap, brand-new. Other options available upon request.
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
620€
The watch is located in Germany. Tracked and insured shipping is usually
6€ nationally
12-14€ within the EU/GB/Switzerland
~15-50€ 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. The shiny gold makes it very tough for my phone camera, apologies for all the reflections. If you’d like a video instead or any other angle, do drop me a PM.
