Omega Ranchero 2990-1

Omega Seamaster (transformed Ranchero)

A fantastic Omega Seamaster ”Seachero” (So called transformed Ranchero), with the Ranchero reference number 2990-1 in good condition! Manufacturing year is 1956. This is a very rare watch that will only increase in value over the coming years. It´s newly full serviced and comes with a new red Omega box. Manufacturer: Omega Model: 2990 1 (Ranchero reference with Seamaster logo) Winding: Manual Caliber: 267 Time deviation: -6s/day Amplitude: 264 Frequence 18000 Diametre excluding crown: 36 mm Height: 10 mm Movement designation number: 15493182 Jewels: 17 Strap: Black leather Crystal: New glass in perfect condition, not Omega original Crown: New crown in perfect condition, Omega original Manufacturing year: approximately 1956 Buckle: Stainless steel Dial: White coloured in good condition. Hands & Index´s: Original in good condition. Case: Stainless steel in good condition. Service: Full serviced by a professional Omega certified watchmaker 2023-10 Shipping: worldwide, secure and traceable Payment: Chrono24 secure checkout History: Watches with reference number 2990-1 were originally born as Rancheros, and offered for sale in export markets such as the United States. However this example features a Seamaster dial, which were exclusively available in the Swedish market and therefore sometimes called ”Seachero”. When offered to the Swedish market, it was determined that the name “Ranchero” wouldn’t go over well with Swedish buyers, so the dials were exchanged before sale with Seamaster versions and different handsets. The resulting timepiece is a classic and elegant dress watch. The Ranchero was Introduced in 1958 and was meant to be Omega’s successor to the Railmaster and Seamaster. Unlike those two watches -tough, purpose-driven, designed for specific professions or pastimes the Ranchero was meant to do it all. Though they featured the same waterproof case design and robust hand-wound movement. With all that the Ranchero had going for it, it should have been a success. However, the Omega Ranchero did not prove to be the runaway hit that the Seamaster was, and Omega discontinued production by 1960. Today, these limited production beauties are a rarity on the market, with clean examples rarely changing hands publicly. As the oddball in the lineup, they are finally getting the affection they deserve amongst vintage watch enthusiasts!Omega Seamaster (transformed Ranchero) $ 2,631 Basic Info Listing code IBBY62 Brand Omega Model Seamaster Reference number 2990-1 Dealer product code 0427 Movement Manual winding Case material Steel Bracelet material Leather Year of production 1956 Condition Good (Light signs of wear or scratches) Scope of delivery Original box, no original papers Gender Men's watch/Unisex Location Sweden, Torslanda Price SEK28,795 (= $2,631) [Negotiable] Availability Item is in stock Caliber Movement Manual winding Movement/Caliber 267 Number of jewels 17 Case Case material Steel Case diameter 36 x 44 mm Try it on Thickness 10 mm Water resistance Not water resistant Bezel material Steel Crystal Plexiglass Dial White Dial numerals Arabic numerals Bracelet/strap Bracelet material Leather Bracelet color Black Bracelet length 210 mm (125 mm / 85 mm) Bracelet thickness 2 mm Lug width 18 mm Size guide Clasp Buckle Clasp material Steel Buckle width 16 mm Other Small seconds A fantastic Omega Seamaster ”Seachero” (So called transformed Ranchero), with the Ranchero reference number 2990-1 in good condition! Manufacturing year is 1956. This is a very rare watch that will only increase in value over the coming years. It´s newly full serviced and comes with a new red Omega box. Manufacturer: Omega Model: 2990 1 (Ranchero reference with Seamaster logo) Winding: Manual Caliber: 267 Time deviation: -6s/day Amplitude: 264 Frequence 18000 Diametre excluding crown: 36 mm Height: 10 mm Movement designation number: 15493182 Jewels: 17 Strap: Black leather Crystal: New glass in perfect condition, not Omega original Crown: New crown in perfect condition, Omega original Manufacturing year: approximately 1956 Buckle: Stainless steel Dial: White coloured in good condition. Hands & Index´s: Original in good condition. Case: Stainless steel in good condition. Service: Full serviced by a professional Omega certified watchmaker 2023-10 Shipping: worldwide, secure and traceable Payment: Chrono24 secure checkout History: Watches with reference number 2990-1 were originally born as Rancheros, and offered for sale in export markets such as the United States. However this example features a Seamaster dial, which were exclusively available in the Swedish market and therefore sometimes called ”Seachero”. When offered to the Swedish market, it was determined that the name “Ranchero” wouldn’t go over well with Swedish buyers, so the dials were exchanged before sale with Seamaster versions and different handsets. The resulting timepiece is a classic and elegant dress watch. The Ranchero was Introduced in 1958 and was meant to be Omega’s successor to the Railmaster and Seamaster. Unlike those two watches -tough, purpose-driven, designed for specific professions or pastimes the Ranchero was meant to do it all. Though they featured the same waterproof case design and robust hand-wound movement. With all that the Ranchero had going for it, it should have been a success. However, the Omega Ranchero did not prove to be the runaway hit that the Seamaster was, and Omega discontinued production by 1960. Today, these limited production beauties are a rarity on the market, with clean examples rarely changing hands publicly. As the oddball in the lineup, they are finally getting the affection they deserve amongst vintage watch enthusiasts!