Vintage Omega Seamaster Ref. 2846-2848 "Fat Lugs", Automatic Cal. 501, Black Gilt Dial from 1950s

For most collectors, a 1950s Seamaster is where the Omega story starts, and the reference 2846-2848 is the version that made the line's reputation. The broad, angular lugs that earned it the "fat lugs" nickname give a 34mm case far more wrist presence than the dimensions suggest, and this example pairs that case with a black dial that has held up well over close to seventy years.

The gold-capped case measures 34mm across and 41.5mm lug to lug, with a stainless steel screw-back. The lugs retain their thickness and definition, and the case shows the light surface wear you would expect of a watch this age rather than heavy polishing.

The black dial is the reason to buy this one. Applied gold dagger markers with faceted tips, a double marker at 12 and minimalistic minute track all sit cleanly against the black lacque.  Black-dialled Seamasters from this period are far scarcer than silver ones, and this dial has held up well. Inside is the Omega caliber 501, a 20-jewel full-rotor automatic made in-house and among the most dependable movements Omega produced in the 1950s. It has been recently serviced.

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CASE:
Gold-capped case on stainless steel with stainless steel case back
Reference 2846-2848, "fat lugs" design
Case diameter: 34mm
Lug to lug: 41.5mm

DIAL:
Glossy black lacquer dial
Applied gold dagger hour markers with faceted tips, double marker at 12
Completely original dial

BRACELET:
Aftermarket steel mesh bracelet

MOVEMENT:
Omega caliber 501, in-house automatic
20 jewels, full-rotor self-winding, central seconds
Swiss made
Recently serviced, currently running and functioning as expected