Omega Seamaster OT 2520

Omega | Seamaster Cloisonné "Neptune", Reference OT 2520 | A yellow gold wristwatch with cloisonné enamel dial, Made in 1954

PROPERTY OF AN IMPORTANT ASIAN COLLECTOR Omega Seamaster Cloisonné "Neptune", Reference OT 2520 A yellow gold wristwatch with cloisonné enamel dial, Made in 1954 Dial: cloisonné enamel depicting Neptune and two Seahorses Calibre: cal. 354 automatic, 17 jewels Movement number: 13'737'795 Case: 18k yellow gold, screw down case back Case number: 11'117'192 Closure: tan unsigned leather strap and 18k yellow gold Omega buckle Size: 34 mm diameter Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Omega Extract from the Archives confirming the production of the present watch on 20 November 1954 Between 1946 and 1956, Omega produced a very limited number of wristwatches featuring cloisonné enamel dials. Among these, five examples showcased dials depicting Neptune riding his chariot, all crafted by the renowned Fabrique de Cadrans Stern Frères of Geneva and painted by the same artist, Mlle Nelly Richard. Cloisonné is an ancient enamel technique where enamel paste is held in place by metal strips or wires affixed to the dial to create a complete scene. The dial is then fired at approximately 1,000 degrees Celsius to set the colors, followed by hand-polishing to achieve a perfectly flat surface. Due to the complexity of the process, only a handful of artists master this technique, and Mlle Nelly Richard is recognized as one of the most celebrated, having created many dragon and map dials for brands like Omega, Rolex, and Patek Philippe. Research indicates that the "Neptune" dial was one of the most costly designs produced during the same era. Mlle Richard received approximately 86 Francs for each dial, while Omega was charged around 155 Francs by Stern Frères. According to an extract from the Omega Archives, the current watch, with case number 11'117'192, was manufactured in November 1954. Records indicate that this was the fifth piece among the five Neptune dials to enter the market. With its extreme rarity, notable auction records, and a cloisonné enamel dial in pristine condition, it stands as one of the most sought-after and collectible Omega wristwatches of all time.歐米茄 Seamaster Cloisonné "Neptune" 型號OT 2520 黃金腕錶，備掐絲琺瑯錶盤，1954年製 附帶後補資料庫精粹