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Omega Seamaster Calendar, Cal. 503, Case Ref 2849 - 19 or 20 Jewels?

  1. rshroff Nov 30, 2014

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    Dear Respectable Members

    According to the Omega vintage database, an Omega Seamaster 503, Case Ref 2849 shows it should have 20 Jewels:

    Dimensions: Ø34,5 mm
    Reference
    CK 2849
    International collection
    1956 - 1962
    Movement
    Type: Automatic (mechanical)
    Caliber number: 503
    Created in 1955
    20 jewels
    But I have also seen case ref 2849 with 19-jewel movements. Is this correct? Could someone please clarify?

    Many thanks.
     
  2. mondodec Editor Constellation Collectors Blog Nov 30, 2014

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    Cal 503 was originally a 19 jewel movement and was later upgraded to 20 jewels.

    It's conceivable, and indeed possible, for an early 2849 to have the 19 jewel version.

    Cheers

    Desmond
     
  3. rshroff Nov 30, 2014

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    Great, many thanks Desmond!