I know some do not believe in the value of accessories like boxes and papers - for me, they are some of my favourite collectibles, giving insight into the history of the watch and the era that gave rise to them. One watch that exemplifies this is my 1957 Omega Seamaster OJ2846 with its boxes, strap, extract and adverts from the 50s. This splashproof dress watch was the original Go-Anywhere-Do-Anything watch, taking the advances from the WW2 watches supplied by Omega to the allied forces and transforming them into the quintessential post war gentlemans watch. At the time, its classic tagline was "For Town, Sea and Country" This particular model carries the legendary caliber 501, which remains reliable to this day some 64 years later. Special thanks to the wonderful Omega forums member PeterKirk01 where i sourced the cardboard shop stand and to Adpatina for the original Life of Action magazine advert. View attachment 979333 View attachment 979341
Very nice! I have that watch's near twin, a 2846 in solid 18K serial 15.65m. You made a typo I think, both are 1957 production, based on the extract date and serials.