1949 Omega Automatic Bumper with Fabulous Original Two Tone Dial Model 2577 in Stainless Steel

Product Code: AWCOMBU3669

Availability:Out of stock

This Watch

A rather special, vintage Omega wristwatch with a beautiful original two tone dial. Highly attractive dial with mixed Arabic and long arrow baton markers with lume inserts. The dial has a soft, even, patina and therefore no doubt on its originality.  The two-piece, screw-back case is very much in the Seamaster area.  In fact, its reference, 2577, is shared with the Seamaster so we can only assume this piece was an early, pre-Seamaster model or one of the first produced.

Extra Points 

 

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.


What we think

About as good a vintage, pre-owned Omega as you will find. All original and not over polished.  Fully serviced by us in our on site workshop and running strongly.   Perfect for the vintage watch newbie or even the hardened collector.


  

Spec Stuff

Serial : 1193****
Reference : 2577
Movement :  Cal 351
Age : 1949/52
Specific Age : 1949
Case Size : 34mm
Case Thickness : 12mm
Lug to Lug :
 42mm
Lugs :
 18mm
Condition :
 Pre-Owned
Box & Papers :
No
Case Material :
 Stainless Steel
Service History :
 12-Months NON-Waterproof service cover

1949 Omega Automatic Bumper with Fabulous Original Two Tone Dial Model 2577 in Stainless Steel