1958 1ère Omega Jumbo Seamaster Choose Medallion Horse Sailor Cal 30T4 Steel

Description: HISTORY OF THE MANUFACTURE The Omega name and its trademark were protected on Mars 10, 1894 and registered the next day. This brand, which is easy to read and also easy to pronounce in most major languages in the world, has gradually supplanted other brands created by the Brandt family such as “Louis Brandt”, “Gurzelen”, or Labrador. The company's first wristwatches were manufactured at the turn of the century. These clockworks usually had sealed silver cases, 12-line movements, and adjustable loops for their leather strap . Soldiers in World War I needed wristwatches with metal guards over reinforced glass. The winding crown was either on the left or on the right. Most of these watches had large luminous numerals and large hands coated in luminous metal. Louis Brandt et Frères SA (LBF) sold its first wristwatches with minute strike movements in 1892. Lithographed posters bearing the names of the dealers prove that the brand was already producing and promoting wristwatches in 1910. If a collector were to come across one of these rare posters, he or she should absolutely buy it!! Omega first began competing in timekeeping competitions in the late 1920s. The company's watches won first place in a competition in Nueunburg and Omega was similarly victorious at Kew-Teddington where the company broke all precision records in 1930. Omega did the same thing from 1932 to 1934 and almost continuously from 1941 to 1967. The winners were wristwatches with large calibers of the finest quality. They carried 23 rubies. Omega engineers were already working on the concept of waterproof wristwatches at the time. A few rare specimens of the famous “marine watch” can still be found in good condition today. This rectangular watch with its double case astonished experts, as did Omega's first sports watch, water resistant to 135 meters, the marine watch was not as suitable for deep dives as current waterproof watches, but nevertheless, the The fact that Omega was the first to produce one in the 1930s was a very important step. Here too, the Omega specialists had already recognized which details would be important for future utility wristwatches. The same goes for the first chronographs. So to speak: if you have the chance to see one, buy it! And if you already have one, keep it! WHY CATEGORIES??? In 1967 the Omega firm decided to strengthen and develop the brand by ensuring more efficient exploitation of its existing and future outlets. With the exception of fine jewelry, all models are divided into four homogeneous groups based essentially on the needs of different categories of consumers: - Constellation: luxury - Seamaster: sport - De Ville: fashion -Geneva: Omega standard quality “SEAMASTER” GROUP THE SEA HORSE! The Seamaster group, since its creation in 1948, corresponds to the general concept of the sport. It brings together robust models, with reinforced waterproofing, truly sporty in their appearance and their functions. Located in the middle or higher price range (nowadays, a new, simple steel Seamaster costs at least 2,000 euros), these models are aimed at people whose professional or leisure activities require a solid and well-protected watch. Since their launch in 1948, Seamasters have been known throughout the world for their strength and reliability. They were born from the experiences accumulated during the Second World War with watches delivered to the Royal Air Force . These required parts with exceptional qualities: perfect sealing, control by immersion for 72 hours under different pressures and at variable temperatures, high precision adjustment, perfect interchangeability of all components and foolproof robustness. More than 26,000 Omega waterproof parts will be worn by its crews without any complaints being made. The Omega Seamaster has thus become the civilian version of the watch most appreciated by military aviation. Built to withstand the demands of all SPORTS at any altitude, it is fitted with an unbreakable “reinforced” glass (fitted with a steel tension ring), adjusted to the tenth of a mm to avoid any deformation, whatever the climatic conditions. Its automatic or manually wound movement – in standard and certified chronometer variants – is renowned throughout the world for its remarkable precision. DESCRIPTION and UNDER THE HOOD Housing :Very beautiful model dating from 1958, in solid shiny polished stainless steel with screwed back. 2-piece box reference 2329-1 SC, beveled bezel, case with long faceted handles, its enveloping stoned lyre horns provide incomparable strength and security for the strap. The winding crown is original, signed with the brand logo. Back signed Omega on both sides, observe the superb engraving of the sea horse embossed which was introduced in the year this watch was made (a history of this medallion can be found at the end of this description). Dimensions :width excluding winder 35.5 mm, length 43 mm at the end of the handles and 11 mm thickness including glass. This model is nicknamed “Jumbo” by collectors and enthusiasts because of its oversized diameter for the time.Model for men in 1958 but today it will suit amateurs looking for authenticity, the exception and the incomparable. Glass : New (replaced during my complete overhaul), plexiglass, ringed, curved. Dial : gray, uniformly aged over time, which gives it that vintage look that we, fans of old watches, love. SIt is slightly rounded at the end of the dial, its fine riveted indexes as well as the Omega logo stoned in steel, its steel “dauphine” hands and its thin central seconds hand in blued steel typical of the Seamasters of the 50s, make this dial a exceptional piece. Movement :Since the date of creation of the first caliber 30 (1939), when a watchmaker sees this movement entering his workshop, he has always had the same thought: “If all watches were powered by caliber 30, our profession would no longer exist. ". With its exceptional reliability, its adjustment performance, its robustness and its ease of maintenance, this legendary caliber will mark the industrial history of watchmaking for a quarter of a century, from 1939 to 1963. In chronometry, it was talked about until 1967 for having almost reigned absolute master since the start of its manufacture. The 30 mm, perhaps the most famous of all hand-wound wrist calibers in the world... Created in 1939 by Henri Kneuss (under the direction of Henri Gerber ). Proof of its qualities, its first major customer will be nothing less than the British army, which will order it en masse during the Second World War (11,000 pieces in total) to equip its land and sea troops, as well as the pilots of the Royal Air Force . Mechanical movement with manual winding rotating at 18,000 vibrations/hour. Caliber 284 30 SC T4 PC AM (fourth version of caliber 30, modified in 1955) No. 16278443, which allowed me to date this watch to 1958. Protected by 17 jewels, a balance wheel fitted with a Breguet hairspring in blued steel with anti-shock and anti-magnetic function, It is of course in perfect working order, revised, checked and adjusted by me.s. strap : new, in genuine calfskin, stitched, black, 18 mm at the watch and 16 mm at the buckle, inon a maximum wrist of 21 cm. Observations and highlights : This Seamaster is in perfect working condition, complete service carried out and therefore guaranteed for 2 years. One of the most reliable movements of its generation of all brands, certainly the most appreciated by watchmakers who are overflowing with enthusiasm when it has to be restored. Easy to maintain, it has equipped many Omegas for several decades. This Seamaster is a timepiece to have in your collection and to wear every day, it is a legendary model of undeniable design and elegance, which increases in value like Rolex every year, HISTORY OF THE SEAMASTER MEDALLION, THE SEAPOCAMUS: On the back you will find the “relief” engraving of the Seamaster “Cheval Marin” medallion. The sea horse, symbolizing waterproofness at Omega, appeared as a medallion on the backs of Seamasters in 1958, 10 years after the launch of the range. The first model concerned bore the reference 2975 and measured 19 mm in diameter. It will be quickly replaced the following year by the 2846, the 2848 with a smaller format (14 mm like that of the model described and presented today) and finally the entire rest of the Seamaster range. However, the seahorse was already used in 1957 for the Seamaster 300 and the speed CK2998. It was not a medallion, but a light chemical engraving on the background. The seahorse used by Omega is inspired by the horses that pulled Poseidon's chariot. The story goes that it was in Venice that the decorator Jean-Pierre Borle had the idea of using this symbol when he saw one of these sea horses drawn on a gondola. Jean-Pierre Borle is also at the origin of the Constellation medallion with the dome under the eight stars. The information in the description (and the photo of a page) are taken from the indispensable 831-page work "OMEGA Journey through time" CONDITIONS OF SALE Paypal : I seewe offer the possibility of paying by Paypal, please contact me (ask me by message) for all your questions FREE for a tracked Colissimo shipment OR 12 € by registered colissimo with insurance. Shipping after your payment Or by check (payable to Eric Baldin), Or Paypal Or bank transfer. Also note, for new ebayers, the items will only be sent after payment has been received, no cash refund possible, thank you for your understanding. If you would like further information or photos, do not hesitate to contact me every day: Eric BALDIN “Ô Cœur du Temps…” (by message ask me on ocoeurdutemps at orange.fr OR my telephone number 0675 863750).The Omega name and its trademark were protected on Mars 10, 1894 and registered the next day. This brand, which is easy to read and also easy to pronounce in most major languages in the world, has gradually supplanted other brands created by the Brandt family such as “Louis Brandt”, “Gurzelen”, or Labrador. The company's first wristwatches were manufactured at the turn of the century. These clockworks usually had sealed silver cases, 12-line movements, and adjustable loops for their leather strap . Soldiers in World War I needed wristwatches with metal guards over reinforced glass. The winding crown was either on the left or on the right. Most of these watches had large luminous numerals and large hands coated in luminous metal. Louis Brandt et Frères SA (LBF) sold its first wristwatches

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