This Watch

We have here a stunning Omega Seamaster 2627-5 from 1952 and one of the very first seamasters complete with date function. The Omega Seamaster ref. 2627 is a historically significant and highly sought-after vintage watch, celebrated for being the first Seamaster model to feature a date complication. This watch represents a key moment in Omega's history, bridging the gap between their robust military watches and the more refined, complicated timepieces that would follow.The Seamaster Calendar was introduced in 1952. While some very early examples may have a serial number dating to 1951, the model's official release was in '52.

The off-white original dial has a nice even and subtle patina to it, and gives no doubt to its originality.  The date function sits at 3 o'clock and is outlined with a chrome window.  The chrome baton markers are differentiated at 12, 6 and 9 o'clock to help make for an easy read.  And even with the aged lume the sword-type, chrome hour, minute and central seconds hands also contribute to this.

The 35mm, stainless steel screw-back case has the Pre & correct non hippocampus back and we've given it a very light polish.  It's got an original omega clover crown and a new glass. for the Inside, we have an unusual calendar system and Omega's automatic caliber 353 fully serviced by us and running strongly.  We've paired the watch on a vintage style brown strap but it looks good on anything.

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Founded by Louis Brandt in 1848, Omega started out as La Generale Watch Co., an unassuming, but international business. It wasn't until 1885, when the company had been taken over by Louis' sons, that the first mass-produced caliber, the Labrador, was released. By 1903, the company had renamed itself Omega and only two years later were they the official timekeepers at many sporting events across Switzerland. Omega stepped onto an international stage in 1932 as the official timekeepers at the Olympic Games in Los Angeles, the first of over 20 Olympic Games. Omega were one of the 12 companies, now known as the Dirty Dozen, commissioned to produce watches for the British Military during the Second World War. One of Omega's most iconic watches, the Seamaster, was introduced in 1948 to celebrate their 100th anniversary. Over 70 years later, it is still one of Omega's best selling watches. Omega made headlines in 1962 when Wally Schirra wore the Speedmaster as part of NASA's first crewed spaceflight programme, making the Speedmaster the first watch to enter space. It was only a few years before the Speedmaster became the official chronograph for the American space missions and was worn by Buzz Aldrin as well as the Apollo 13 crew. Omega are still involved with NASA and have been instrumental in creating vital pieces of equipment for space exploration. Omega's reputation continued to soar in the 1990s with Omega Seamaster worn by Pierce Brosnan as James Bond. As well as post-1995 James Bonds, Omega has been worn by the likes of Elvis Presley, John F. Kennedy, Prince William, Rory McIlroy, Ringo Starr, Michael Phelps, Cindy Crawford and George Clooney.