Omega 2576-3C

Omega Early Calatrava Breguet Dial & Twisted Lugs (Ref. 2667-2)

Basic Info Listing code : O2B7I4 Brand : Omega Reference number : 2576-3C Dealer product code : 8109482672311 Movement : Manual winding Year of production : Unknown Scope of delivery : No original box, no original papers Location : United States of America, Virginia, Fredericksburg Price : 1,188 Availability : Item is in stock Caliber Movement : Manual winding Case Case diameter : 33 mm Dial : Silver Other Guilloché dial Omega, a Swiss watchmaker founded in 1848, has a rich history of innovation and precision. The company's vision was carried on by its sons Louis-Paul and César, who pioneered full watch production under the brand's roof. In 1894, the company unveiled the world's first mass-produced, interchangeable watch movement, the Omega Calibre, which streamlined production and propelled the brand to international fame. As the 20th century began, Omega watches became at the forefront of timekeeping technology and revolutionized sports watches with their precision. The Olympic Games provided an ideal stage for Omega to demonstrate its exceptional timekeeping abilities. In 1932, Omega began its role as Official Olympic Timekeeper, starting an enduring partnership spanning over 80 years. With each Games, Omega introduced groundbreaking timekeeping innovations, such as the first photo finish camera at the 1948 London Olympics. Omega's contributions to spaceflight began in 1962 when the Omega Speedmaster became the first watch worn in space on Mercury-Atlas 6. Its defining moment came in 1969 with the Apollo 11 moon landing, where Buzz Aldrin stepped onto the moon wearing his trusty Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch. The company played an indispensable role in NASA's pioneering '60s space missions, including the Apollo 13 mission, where the Speedmaster timed the engine burn, ensuring the crew's safe descent to Earth. Omega's cultural impact extends into pop culture through a long-running cinematic partnership with James Bond Movies. Since 1995's GoldenEye, James Bond has sported Omega watches on the silver screen, wearing the Seamaster Diver 300M and the rugged Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean. Omega remains dedicated to exploring new technological frontiers today, with innovations like the battery-free Pictograms model, wearable tech collaborations, and energy-harnessing movements driving progress and cementing its place in history. Specifications Reference: 2576-3C Movement: Manual Contents: Watch only Case: The case is 33mm and in beautiful condition for its age. It feels a screw down caseback and amazing twisted lugs. Dial: The original warm silver dial features a guilloche-textured pattern around the hour track. It also has a mixture of Breguet numerals and arrowhead markers. Strap & Buckle: A vintage style olive strap.