Seamaster automatic Chronometre rose gold 1950s

Ed Black · Feb 2, 2018

Hi,
I’m offered to purchase this nice rose gold and steel Seamaster from the 50s. I have tried to search the web for info, but can not find info on this variation. Automatic Chronometre. I think it’s a more exclusive type of Seamaster. Does anyone have an idea of a fair price for it? It’s in working condition, but has some rather ugly inscriptions on case back. Thanks /Ed

efauser · Feb 2, 2018

https://omegaforums.net/threads/vintage-omega-posting-guide.383/

STANDY · Feb 2, 2018

Chronometre and SEAMASTER Look a lot different and darker than the other script don't they.

Several issues just from one photo 😗 you need a lot more photos as per link above.

How much is it offered for ?

Ed Black · Feb 2, 2018

Thanks Efauser and Standy, here are some more pics. I believe it’s a 50’s model, delivered to Sweden. I’m asked to leave a bid, but also that around $200 is out of the question. So what i’m Wondering is if this is a super rare model. Thankful for any info or ideas. /Ed

efauser · Feb 2, 2018

Please post a photo of the movement and the numbers inside the case back.

Ed Black · Feb 2, 2018

Sorry, this is all I have.. /Ed

Edward53 · Feb 2, 2018

It looks like a Seamaster chronometer with a 343 movement and a Constellation crown. A bit polished and I can't tell if that's shadow on the upper right lugs or the gold cap has worn through. The dial looks ok to me.

Kwijibo · Feb 2, 2018

Hard to say without seeing the reference of the caseback. The crown is not the same colour and the

kreyke · Feb 2, 2018

STANDY
Chronometre and SEAMASTER Look a lot different and darker than the other script don't they.

Several issues just from one photo 😗 you need a lot more photos as per link above.

How much is it offered for ?

I've seen several models where the "seamaster" script is darker than "Automatic chronometre".

If it is indeed a 343, it's worth a lot more than your usual seamaster!

Bill Sohne · Feb 2, 2018

Hi

I like it ! It is uncommon and I would assume it a 333 ...... I would bid .

Bill

X350 XJR · Feb 2, 2018

Looks like a jumbo case, note the full six and the position of the sub-dial.

gatorcpa · Feb 2, 2018

STANDY
Chronometre and SEAMASTER Look a lot different and darker than the other script don't they.

Here is the Omega Vintage Database entry for this watch:

https://www.omegawatches.com/watch-omega-seamaster-omega-ot-2518/

It was not unusual in those days for Omega to print the Chronometre and Seamaster separately from the rest of the dial. Basically, they took a regular Omega Automatic dial and "upgraded" it at the factory.

Looks good to me except for the crown. I would want to know if gold-capping is worn through on the lugs or not. Better pictures would help.
gatorcpa

Deafboy · Feb 2, 2018

"Swiss made" is pretty thick too. Is that normal?

A somewhat unrelated question: was the gold cap finish meant mainly for the American market? That's the response I get when I show my gold cap Connie to people in France.

mac_omega · Feb 2, 2018

Deafboy
was the gold cap finish meant mainly for the American market?

definitely not

habrisbane · Feb 5, 2018

Good deal for $200

Ed Black · Feb 15, 2018

Thanks for all your helpful comments. I bought it and I really like it. Here's a picture of the 333 movement.

Ed Black · Feb 15, 2018

Bill Sohne · Feb 15, 2018

Ed Black

Great work ed !

Enjoy it !

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Seamaster automatic Chronometre rose gold 1950s

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efauser

Ed Black

Edward53

Kwijibo

kreyke

Bill Sohne

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habrisbane

Ed Black

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