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Omega Seamaster Chronograph reference CK2947 with lightly tropical dial and caliber 321

1950 | Stainless steel | Manual | 35.0mm

Sale price€5.900,00

The CK2947 occupies a privileged position in the Omega chronograph story. Produced in the late 1950s, it represents the Seamaster line at its most ambitious — a full chronograph built around the calibre 321, the column-wheel movement that would later power the first Speedmaster to reach the Moon. On the CK2947, it arrives in a more elegant guise: a watch that wears its technical credentials quietly, without the sport watch posturing that would define the decade to follow.

Calibre 321 is, by any measure, one of the great chronograph movements of the twentieth century. Its lateral clutch and column wheel mechanism deliver a precision of engagement that later movements would take decades to equal. Finding it in a Seamaster case, paired with a dial of this quality, is not an everyday occurrence.

That dial deserves particular attention. Lightly tropical — the silver surface having developed the earliest stages of that warm, brownish shift that occurs when original lacquer reacts with decades of light and humidity — it sits at exactly the right point: enough patina to confirm its originality and age, not so much as to obscure its beauty. A dial in full tropical transformation is dramatic; this one is nuanced.

Very nice condition throughout. A serious chronograph, wearing its history with complete integrity.

Omega Seamaster Chronograph reference CK2947 with lightly tropical dial and caliber 321
Omega Seamaster Chronograph reference CK2947 with lightly tropical dial and caliber 321 Sale price€5.900,00

SPECIFICATIONS

Reference   CK2947
Year  
1950
Diameter  
35.0 mm
Movement  
Manual
Dial color  
Clair
Case material  
Stainless steel
Bracelet material  
Leather
Accessories

CONDITION

Case  Very good
Dial  Good
Movement  Serviced
Hands 
Very good
Crown  Very good
Warranty   12 months

Omega

Founded in 1848 by Louis Brandt in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, Omega has grown to become one of the most renowned and respected names in the world of horology. In 1894, Omega revolutionized watchmaking with the introduction of the 19-ligne "Omega" caliber, known for its groundbreaking precision and ease of repair. This innovation marked a turning point for the company, which was soon renamed "Omega" in recognition of the caliber's success.

Omega's reputation for accuracy was further solidified when it became the official timekeeper of the Olympic Games in 1932, a role it still holds today. The brand’s dedication to precision was also demonstrated in 1969, when the Omega Speedmaster became the first watch worn on the Moon during NASA's Apollo 11 mission. Over the decades, Omega has introduced iconic collections such as the Seamaster, Speedmaster, and Constellation, blending cutting-edge technology with elegant design. Omega watches are not only known for their technical excellence but also for their association with explorers, athletes, and adventurers who push the limits of human achievement.