Baselworld 2018: Omega Seamaster 1948 Limited Editions. In 2018, the 70th Anniversary of the Seamaster, Omega is paying tribute to these timepieces by releasing two Limited Edition models: the Seamaster 1948 Small Seconds and the Seamaster 1948 Central Second. Prices: Swiss Francs 5,700 / Euro 5,800 for the Seamaster Central Second (ref. 511.13.38.20.02.001) and Swiss Francs 6,200 / Euro 6,300 for the Seamaster 1948 Small Seconds (ref. 511.12.38.20.02.001).
During World War II, Omega delivered more than 110,000 timepieces to the British Ministry of Defence for use within the Royal Air Force and its other branches.
At the end of the war, Omega made the same reliable technology available to civilians launching the
Seamaster line in 1948.
In 2018, the 70th Anniversary of the Seamaster, Omega is paying tribute to these timepieces by releasing two Limited Edition models in the spirit of the 1948 classics: the Seamaster 1948 Small Seconds and the Seamaster 1948 Central Second.
Driven by Master Chronometer movements 8804 and 8806 respectively, these watches come in 38 mm stainless steel cases with polished bezels, opaline silvery domed dials and polished crowns embossed with vintage Ω.
Both movements beat at 25,200 vibrations per hour, offer a power reserve of 55 hours and are certified at the industry’s highest standard by the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology (METAS).
Despite these common features, the two models have several differences. On the Seamaster 1948 Small Seconds, the hour and domed minute hand are in leaf style, while the Central Second is graced with Dauphine style hour and minute hands filled with white Super-LumiNova. On the Central Second model, both the minute and seconds hands are domed. The Seamaster 1948 Small Seconds includes a small seconds indication at 6 o’clock and is presented on a brown leather strap with a polished-brushed stainless steel buckle while the strap of the Central Second model is blue-grey leather. Like the original straps, both buckles include a vintage Omega logo.
The caseback of each watch is engraved with SEAMASTER, LIMITED EDITION, the Limited Edition number and “NAIAD LOCK”, Omega’s patented locking and alignment system.
As a tribute to the many aviators and mariners who have placed their trust in Omega’s timepieces, the flat sapphire crystal itself is laser engraved and lacquered by hand with a 70th Anniversary logo, a Chris-Craft boat and Gloster Meteor aircraft, the first jet plane used by the Royal Air Force.
Water-resistant to 60 metres /200 feet, the watches are presented in a special collector's box, made of soft brown leather. In each box, the watch is kept upright but easily moveable thanks to a magnetic floor, while a spare NATO strap in the original Admiralty grey colour, leather strap and strap changing tool are also included. Each model is limited to 1,948 pieces.
Prices: Swiss Francs 5,700 / Euro 5,800 for the Seamaster Central Second (ref. 511.13.38.20.02.001) and Swiss Francs 6,200 / Euro 6,300 for the Seamaster 1948 Small Seconds (ref. 511.12.38.20.02.001). omegawatches.com
At the end of the war, Omega made the same reliable technology available to civilians launching the
Seamaster line in 1948.
In 2018, the 70th Anniversary of the Seamaster, Omega is paying tribute to these timepieces by releasing two Limited Edition models in the spirit of the 1948 classics: the Seamaster 1948 Small Seconds and the Seamaster 1948 Central Second.
Both movements beat at 25,200 vibrations per hour, offer a power reserve of 55 hours and are certified at the industry’s highest standard by the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology (METAS).
Despite these common features, the two models have several differences. On the Seamaster 1948 Small Seconds, the hour and domed minute hand are in leaf style, while the Central Second is graced with Dauphine style hour and minute hands filled with white Super-LumiNova. On the Central Second model, both the minute and seconds hands are domed. The Seamaster 1948 Small Seconds includes a small seconds indication at 6 o’clock and is presented on a brown leather strap with a polished-brushed stainless steel buckle while the strap of the Central Second model is blue-grey leather. Like the original straps, both buckles include a vintage Omega logo.
The caseback of each watch is engraved with SEAMASTER, LIMITED EDITION, the Limited Edition number and “NAIAD LOCK”, Omega’s patented locking and alignment system.
As a tribute to the many aviators and mariners who have placed their trust in Omega’s timepieces, the flat sapphire crystal itself is laser engraved and lacquered by hand with a 70th Anniversary logo, a Chris-Craft boat and Gloster Meteor aircraft, the first jet plane used by the Royal Air Force.
Water-resistant to 60 metres /200 feet, the watches are presented in a special collector's box, made of soft brown leather. In each box, the watch is kept upright but easily moveable thanks to a magnetic floor, while a spare NATO strap in the original Admiralty grey colour, leather strap and strap changing tool are also included. Each model is limited to 1,948 pieces.
Prices: Swiss Francs 5,700 / Euro 5,800 for the Seamaster Central Second (ref. 511.13.38.20.02.001) and Swiss Francs 6,200 / Euro 6,300 for the Seamaster 1948 Small Seconds (ref. 511.12.38.20.02.001). omegawatches.com
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