Here is an original and rare vintage Seamaster Chronometre watch. This piece is in excellent original condition. The gold cap (solid gold bezel) over stainless steel case measures 34.4mm across, excluding the crown by 43.5mm lug tip to lug tip. The case model is 2518/2576-12. Original signed acrylic crystal in very good condition - original metal case gasket. Very rare factory original finish dial in well-aged condition with minor marks. Professionally serviced bumper automatic movement running solid and accurate. The movement calibre is a rare luxury finish 343 RG with serial number 12188666, dating it to 1950, but the watch was assemble and introduced in 1952 after it has gone through and qualify all of its COSC chronometer tests. This watch will come with a new 18mm high-quality vintage style genuine leather strap. Ready for everyday wearing, the wrist size in the photo is 6 inches. It will come with its original box and cushion (missing rest pad) and the summary version of the official timing result certificate.
1952 OMEGA SEAMASTER CHRONOMETRE
Circa: 1952
Model: Seamaster Chronometre
Calibre: 343
Movement serial #: 12188666
Jewel count: 17 jewels
Movement Type: Automatic wind
Case model: 2518/2576
Case Material: Gold capped + stainless steel
Case gasket: flat metal gasket
Crystal: Acrylic signed crystal
Crown: Signed
Case Diameter excluding crown: 34.4mm
Case length lug tip to lug tip: 43.5mm
Dial: Factory original finish
Hand type: Dauphine (original)
Strap material: Vintage-style genuine leather
Strap width between lugs: 18mm
Wrist size in photo: 6 inches