1961 OMEGA
SEAMASTER Mens "Jumbo" Vintage Automatic Bordeaux Wine Dial Watch - Stainless Steel
Gorgeous Restored Condition - Uncommon Large
Size - 1 Year Warranty
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Gorgeous Restored Condition - Uncommon Large 36mm Size - Beautiful Dial - 1 Year
Warranty
Today's
offering showcases this classic and uncommonly large restored
1961 Omega Seamaster with steel mid-century style case
and striking Bordeaux Wine dial.
The Ref. 14764 is
one of those early Seamasters whose appeal becomes obvious the moment
it is on the wrist. At roughly 36mm, it was genuinely large for its
era, which is why collectors often describe it as a
“Jumbo.” That extra size gives the watch a more
substantial, modern presence without sacrificing the elegant
proportions and clean simplicity that define early-1960s Omega design.
Its original
Omega dial has been beautifully custom refinished in our Bordeaux Wine
pearl, adding a rich contemporary layer to that classic design. The
color moves through deep burgundy, plum, and subtle violet tones as the
light catches the radial brushing, creating excellent warmth and depth
without becoming overly bright. Against the polished steel markers and
dauphine-style hands, the result is striking but still refined.
What makes the
combination especially successful is the contrast between scale and
color. The Jumbo case already gives this Seamaster more wrist presence
than most of its contemporaries and a larger dial canvas, while the
Bordeaux Wine dial gives it an individuality that feels fresh today. It
remains unmistakably a vintage Omega, but one with enough size, color,
and personality to feel completely relevant on a modern wrist.
Powering
the watch is Omega's top-tier caliber 552 movement, one of the
last superior 500's series movements used before Omega began trying
to reduce their costs and the co-highest level offering in the
500 series. It has 24 jewels and is one of the finest mass-produced
automatic movements from era.
It has all of its original parts and has just finished a true expertly
done restoration. It presents in gorgeous condition - it presents as 9.7 out of 10.
Its
"jumbo" case presents as mint with only light signs of previous polishing. The case was designed with wonderful subtle lug facets.
Its
original Omega dial has been meticulously
custom refinished in a deep bordeaux wine hue - the printing
could pass as Omega factory done to the naked eye. The color is deeper and richer than our photos seem to suggest and it has just a hair more purple hue to it.
As part of the restoration, the very
fine caliber 552 movement with fine swans neck regulation has
been freshly expertly overhauled by a Master Watchmakers.
It is running very strong and true, keeping time more accurately than most brand new Omegas in our testing recording position.
For the finishing
touch, it has been equipped with a brand new aftermarket calfskin
leather strap whose stitching is in a complementary color and an
aftermarket Omega style buckle making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
Included with the purchase
is a one-year C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function,
a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity,
and a new timing certificate.
Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for
its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business
with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers
all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and
a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an
authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by
Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.
A more than six decade old Seamaster that looks like new on the
wrist!
The
Seamaster:
Omega watches can be found on the wrists of many prominent figures
including Pierce Brosnan, Michael Schumacher, Michael Phelps,
Ernie Els, Prince William, and one graced the wrist of President
John F. Kennedy. Omega has been the official timekeeper for 21
Olympic Games and is the official chronometer of NASA.
Omega is perhaps best known by watch connoisseurs for its Seamaster
line of dive watches. Introduced in 1948, they have been
embraced by water sports enthusiasts and often marry a striking
look with a high performance movement.
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Timepiece's Finer Points:
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Dial: Deep bordeaux wine color,
applied faceted steel baton
indexes topped with black, aperture for the date, signed Omega,
original dial expertly custom refinished
The color is deeper and richer than our photos seem to suggest and it has just a hair more purple hue to it.
Please inquire if you would like the white removed from the seconds hand.
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Crystal:
Acrylic, appears original and no longer signed, excellent condition
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Case: Rugged
and elegant, original, signed Omega, done in Omega's pleasing
mid-century style, subtly faceted lugs, stainless steel,
screw back waterproof (originally), two-body, polished, 36mm wide
(excluding crown), 42mm long lug tip-to-tip
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Band: Calfskin leather, stiching color complements the dial,
fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn with aftermarket
Omega style buckle
We also stock
lizard and a variety of other straps in various prints, skins,
and colors. Please ask us if you're interested.
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Movement: High
grade 552 Caliber movement, automatic, 24 ruby jewels, seven more
than in most Seamasters for extra protection against wear, 19,800
BPH balance, copper colored, shock resistant
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Function:
Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Sweep Seconds
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Crown: Omega,
steel, appears original, excellent condition
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Detailed
Appraisal:
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Manufacturer:
Omega
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Country of origin:
Switzerland
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Serial no.: 19,629,760
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Year built: 1961
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Model: Ref. 14764
61 SC, Seamaster
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Functions: Hours,
Minutes, Automatic, Sweep Seconds
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Designed for:
Men
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Case material: Stainless steel
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Case markings (outside):
Seamaster with hypocampus emblem
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Case markings (inside): Omega
Watch Co., Acier Inoxydable, Swiss made,
14764 SC,
61
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Case condition: Presents as mint with only light signs of previous polishing.
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Dimensions: 36mm
wide (excluding crown), 42mm long lug tip-to-tip
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Dial:
Deep bordeaux wine
color,
applied faceted steel baton
indexes topped with black, aperture for the date, signed Omega,
original dial expertly custom refinished
The color is deeper and richer than our photos seem to suggest and it has just a hair more purple hue to it.
Please inquire if you would like the white removed from the seconds hand.
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Hands: Original, steel, dauphines
Please inquire if you would like the white removed from the seconds hand.
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Movement type: Cal.
552, copper colored, self-winding, 24 jewels, lever
escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating
flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator
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Movement markings: Omega Watch
Co. Swiss, Twenty-four Jewels, 552
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Jewels: 24 rubies
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Beat frequency: 19,800 BPH
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Band: Calfskin leather, stiching color complements the dial,
fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn with aftermarket
Omega style buckle
We also stock
lizard and a variety of other straps in various prints, skins,
and colors. Please ask us if you're interested.
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Width between lugs:
18mm
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Crystal type: Acrylic,
appears original and no longer signed, excellent condition
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Serviced: Yes,
freshly serviced by a Master Watchmaker.
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Timing: Timed to precision on
a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running very strong and true, keeping time more accurately than most brand new Omegas in our testing recording position.
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Warranty: 1-year
international warranty. Please message us for details.
Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of
it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care
in the business with an extremely experienced team of four
Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five
years of experience and a large number of parts. One used
to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership
and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly
Hills Service Center.
- Box/Papers:
BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Connoisseur
of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
100%
satisfaction guarantee. If you are in any way unsatisfied
with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price.
Simply notify us and send it back anytime within 30 days
after it has been received. Our goal is to exceed your expectations
throughout the buying experience. View our feedback and
shop with confidence.
Connoisseur
of Time, Inc.
1000 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
Suite 6-343
Suwanee, GA 30024
U.S.A.
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if you would like to contact us by phone. It is listed toward
the bottom of our homepage and prominently on each watch's
listing page.
Hours
of Operation:
Monday
- Friday
10am - 4pm EST
Closed
Saturdays & Sundays.
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Connoisseur of Time, Inc.
1000 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
Suite 6-343
Suwanee, GA 30024
U.S.A.
Phone: eBay does not allow our contact
information to be displayed. Please Google our name and visit
our website if you would like to contact us by phone. It is
listed toward the bottom of our homepage and prominently on
each watch's listing page.
Hours of
Operation:
Monday
- Friday
10am - 4pm EST
Closed Saturdays & Sundays.
Our
Selling & Shipping Information:
- 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If
you are in any way unsatisfied with it, you are welcome
to return it in the condition it was sold anytime within
30 days for a full refund of the purchase price. Our goal
is to exceed your expectations throughout the buying experience.
We hope you love it!
- The water
resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed
and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We don't
recommend getting a vintage watch wet - and really don't
recommend showering or diving with it - even one that
was originally designed to be waterproof.
- We have
extensive international shipping experience. In the last
12 years we have safely shipped thousands of high value
watches around the world (to over 70 countries!).
- All items are packaged very carefully and mailed in large
reinforced shipping boxes appropriate for high value items
so you don't need to worry about your watch arriving safely.
Wait until you see how big the box is that your watch
is coming in!
(Please do remember though that while we do our very best
and have careful procedures and quality control inspections
- we will again fully re-test the proper functioning of
your watch after you pay, right before we send it to you
- from time to time
some courier workers don't handle packages the way we
think that they would want their own packages to be handled.
Watches are ultra-precision instruments, and the timekeeping
of most is governed by a small spring that is only about
1/8 the thickness of a human hair.
The vast majority of our watches arrive safely and problem
free. However at times vintage watches
and their hairsprings can be sensitive to rough courier
handling or just having a difficult trip to you.
But even on a bad day there's still good news... We offer
a full one-year warranty on virtually every watch we sell
(unless occasionally specifically stated otherwise), so
if anything happens to it in transit or goes wrong anytime
in the first year, we will gladly repair it for you at
no charge. Yes, even the older vintage watches. So sit
back, relax, and dream about the first place where you're
going to wear your new watch!
- Our official
warranty in many ways mirrors those of a number of the
watch manufacturers and covers the proper timekeeping
of the movement. It does not cover things like abuse,
being dropped, crystals, bracelets, crowns, case parts
etc. or water resistance. While we are the sole determinants
of what qualifies for warranty work.... even if you have
a problem that you don't think will qualify for coverage,
tell us about it anyway. We are here to serve and just
might be able to help you.
- Winning bidders must fully pay within 48 hours of the end
of the auction. After 48 hours the watch will be relisted.
- To be fair to all bidders, we make it our practice not
to end an auction early.
- Because of the high rate of lost items and number of fraudulent
payments, we do not sell or ship to Indonesia or Africa.
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Payment
information - we accept:
- Paypal
- Visa, American Express, Mastercard, and
Discover via eBay checkout
- Check (We have to hold the watch until
the check clears.)
If eBay doesn't calculate
your shipping and other shipping exceptions:
Domestic
shipping is normally by FedEx Ground or USPS Express Mail. All
shipments are fully insured. An estimate can be obtained by
using eBay's shipping calculator found in this listing.
International
shipments will sent via U.S. International Express Mail or FedEx
fully insured. An estimate can be obtained by using eBay's shipping
calculator found in this listing. A $5 (USD) handling fee applies
to all international orders. We will e-mail the winning bidder
at the end of the auction with the exact shipping cost.
The shipping cost to most countries
not covered by eBay's shipping calculator is $68.90 plus insurance.
Insurance charges are $1.55 for every $100 of coverage needed.
This includes the following countries:
The UK, Italy, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland,
Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Singapore, Hong Kong,
and all other countries for which eBay's shipping calculator
does not generate a quote.
The insurance fee for certain “high-risk” countries
not in the above list is a flat rate of $50.
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