Vintage Omega Seamaster Automatic ' Bumper ' Watch, 18k Solid Gold, 353, Patina, Runs
Item History & Price
For sale is a used Swiss Omega Seamaster automatic 'bumper' watch head, likely produced in the early/mid 1950s.
18K solid gold case and case back. Swiss Omega 353 'bumper'automatic movement. French case.
Original ivory-colored dial with sub second at 6. Unevenly spread patina throughout, but still well readable.
Hands and plexi crystal in fair condition. Unsigned gold plated replacement crown.
Heavy 18k solid gold case and case back, French hallmarks, with nu...merous scratches and a number of small dings throughout. It seems as if additional pins fixed to the lugs were soldered on some time ago.
Bezel and lugs in good cosmetic condition.
Please see pics for further details.
The watch is winding, setting and running well, but somewhat fast at ca. + 2 min/day, based on recent 48hr time check.
Watch head only, no strap. Total weight 39gr.
Fyi - a spare 353 movement & crystal weighed in at ca. 18gr.
Measurements are ca. 34mm in diameter excl. crown, and ca. 42mm lug-to-lug.Lug width 18mm.
No box or papers, watch only. Low starting price. No reserve.
Will ship worldwide with few exceptions, expedited international shipping withtracking at US$ 55 (Singapore & Malaysia US$ 20-25).
Kindlynote - major couriers have increased their prices recently.
Othershipping options available on request.
Payment through Paypal only, within 48 hours after the auction ends.
Please bid only if you fully intend to pay for the item once you win theauction.Winning the auction establishes a legally binding contract, andyou do have an obligation to pay for your purchase.
Please note that all vintage watches offered here will, to a varying degree, show signs of use, may not be water resistant and may not keep time accordingto modern quartz standards. Unless stated otherwise in the auctiondocumentation, we would not know their service history. They are finemechanical instruments which do require care and regular servicing, and aservice is always recommended after purchasing a vintage item.
Vintage watches provide a different perspective on time - no battery, nocharging, no software, no distractions - just time itself. Rather than afashion gadget, you'll wear a piece of history. Wind it a few times, or in thecase of automatic watches, move it gently on your wrist, and it'll startticking. so simple, and fascinating at the same time.
On behalf of a group of owners we'll be listing a further number of used itemsin coming months - your opportunity to acquire some great vintage pieces. Carehas been taken to provide high quality pictures of the item on auction, thesephotos form an integral part of the item description. If you require anyfurther information, feel free to message us and we'll reply asap.
The auction winner will receive the item pictured. All items are sold as-is.
This is a private sale - no warranties, no returns. All import duties and taxesare the responsibility of the buyer.
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