This 1952 Omega Seamaster Automatic is a stunning early example of Omega’s legendary dive-inspired dress line — a model that helped define the postwar era of Swiss watchmaking. With its gold-capped stainless steel case, screw-down case back, and elegant proportions, this Seamaster perfectly balances durability with timeless design.
The silver sunburst dial features applied gold hourglass markers at the even numerals and gold bar indices at the odd hours, complemented by a matching applied Omega symbol and refined gold hands. It’s a dial layout that captures the understated luxury Omega was known for in the 1950s.
Inside beats the Omega Caliber 351, a 17-jewel “bumper” automatic movement — so called because of its semi-rotor winding system that gently bumps against spring buffers at each end of its arc. This movement is part of the early lineage that eventually led to the full-rotor automatics that powered later Seamasters and Constellations.
Fitted with a brown alligator-grain leather strap and gold-tone buckle, the watch wears beautifully on wrists up to 7.25 inches. Measuring 38mm across and 11mm thick, it offers an impressive modern wrist presence for a vintage piece.
Launched in 1948, the Seamaster line was inspired by Omega’s WWII military watches and became the brand’s longest-running model family — known for its blend of elegance, innovation, and water resistance.
This particular 1952 example remains a wonderful representation of Omega’s early automatic craftsmanship, a perfect mix of history, design, and mechanical ingenuity — freshly serviced, running well, and ready to enjoy.
This 1952 Omega Seamaster Automatic is a stunning early example of Omega’s legendary dive-inspired dress line — a model that helped define the postwar era of Swiss watchmaking. With its gold-capped stainless steel case, screw-down case back, and elegant proportions, this Seamaster perfectly balances durability with timeless design.
The silver sunburst dial features applied gold hourglass markers at the even numerals and gold bar indices at the odd hours, complemented by a matching applied Omega symbol and refined gold hands. It’s a dial layout that captures the understated luxury Omega was known for in the 1950s.
Inside beats the Omega Caliber 351, a 17-jewel “bumper” automatic movement — so called because of its semi-rotor winding system that gently bumps against spring buffers at each end of its arc. This movement is part of the early lineage that eventually led to the full-rotor automatics that powered later Seamasters and Constellations.
Fitted with a brown alligator-grain leather strap and gold-tone buckle, the watch wears beautifully on wrists up to 7.25 inches. Measuring 38mm across and 11mm thick, it offers an impressive modern wrist presence for a vintage piece.
Launched in 1948, the Seamaster line was inspired by Omega’s WWII military watches and became the brand’s longest-running model family — known for its blend of elegance, innovation, and water resistance.
This particular 1952 example remains a wonderful representation of Omega’s early automatic craftsmanship, a perfect mix of history, design, and mechanical ingenuity — freshly serviced, running well, and ready to enjoy.
