CIRCA: 1958
REF.: 2913-8
CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel
CASE DIMENSIONS: 39 mm in diameter
DIAL: Black with luminous hour markers and Arabic numerals at the "3", "6", "9", and "12" hour markers
BRACELET MATERIAL: Nylon NATO strap
BRACELET SIZE: 6 to 9-3/4 inches
MOVEMENT: Automatic, No. 16030229
FUNCTIONS: Time only
CALIBER: 501
The OMEGA Seamaster has a rich history. Famously worn by the likes of James Bond, the Seamaster series began production in 1948 taking cues from the British military. The reference 2913 was launched in 1957 with the London Olympics, for which OMEGA was the official timekeeper. The model was marketed as a sporty dress watch that could handle days at the office and on the beach. Reference 2913-8, the last iteration of the reference, has a pointed hour hand and attractive small-arrow minute hand. The present watch is a nice example of this beautiful tool watch with rich civilian and military history.
Condition
Dial and hands in excellent condition. Luminous material in the dial and hands fully intact, appears original to the watch, and aged to a beautiful creamy color. Bezel in very good condition, possibly refinished. Case lightly polished and in very nice condition with one small dent on the outside of the upper right lug. Movement running at time of cataloging. Overall in very good condition.
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