Omega Ref. 2576-12 - Pre Seamaster
Year: 1950.
Movement: Automatic bumper 342 movement.
Case and Crown: 35mm steel case. Original Crown.
Dial: Silver dial with Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6 and 9. Radium lume.
Crystal: Acrylic crystal.
Strap: Early Omega bead of rice bracelet with adjustable clasp. More details below.
As with all watches bought from Watts On Watches, this watch comes with a 12 month warranty.
Comes as watch only. It is common for vintage watches to not come with box and papers. In the rare example that a watch does come with box and papers it will be mentioned in the description. All purchases come with bespoke Watts On Watches packaging and purchase documentation.
Year: 1950.
Movement: Automatic bumper 342 movement.
Case and Crown: 35mm steel case. Original Crown.
Dial: Silver dial with Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6 and 9. Radium lume.
Crystal: Acrylic crystal.
Strap: Early Omega bead of rice bracelet with adjustable clasp. More details below.
As with all watches bought from Watts On Watches, this watch comes with a 12 month warranty.
Comes as watch only. It is common for vintage watches to not come with box and papers. In the rare example that a watch does come with box and papers it will be mentioned in the description. All purchases come with bespoke Watts On Watches packaging and purchase documentation.
Year: 1950.
Movement: Automatic bumper 342 movement.
Case and Crown: 35mm steel case. Original Crown.
Dial: Silver dial with Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6 and 9. Radium lume.
Crystal: Acrylic crystal.
Strap: Early Omega bead of rice bracelet with adjustable clasp. More details below.
As with all watches bought from Watts On Watches, this watch comes with a 12 month warranty.
Comes as watch only. It is common for vintage watches to not come with box and papers. In the rare example that a watch does come with box and papers it will be mentioned in the description. All purchases come with bespoke Watts On Watches packaging and purchase documentation.
Omega Ref. 2576-12 – Early Seamaster Era – Bumper Cal. 342 – 1950
Before the Seamaster logo appeared on dials, Omega was already laying the foundation for one of the most enduring tool watch lines in history. This Omega Ref. 2576-12, produced in 1950, represents a critical point in that evolution — with a design, movement, and case architecture that predate the formal branding of the Seamaster on dials (which began appearing around 1951).
Launched just a year after the reference debuted in 1949, this example is one of the earliest post-war Omega automatics, powered by the brand’s robust Calibre 342 bumper movement — a charming and mechanically historic calibre that delivers the unmistakable feel of early automatic winding.
The 35mm steel case retains its original Omega crown and is beautifully proportioned for daily wear. The dial is a classic 1950s configuration, with Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6 and 9, clean chapter ring design, and warm radium lume plots that have aged with a golden hue. This is pure vintage Omega — honest, understated, and full of soul.
A rare and standout feature is the inclusion of an Omega beads of rice bracelet with an adjustable ‘Glide Lock’ clasp — a detail seldom seen in pieces from this era and a superb match for the case. I have attached a link below from the Omega forums where these unique bracelets have been discussed. As you will read, these bracelets often fetch a premium compared to other bead of rice bracelets.
https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-beads-of-rice-bracelet-with-sliding-clasp.80982/
🔑 Key Features:
Year: 1950
Reference: 2576-12
Movement: Omega Calibre 342 bumper automatic
Case: 35mm stainless steel with original Omega crown
Dial: Silver dial with Arabic numerals and radium lume
Crystal: Acrylic
Strap: Original Omega beads of rice bracelet with adjustable clasp
Set Includes: Watch only (with bespoke Watts On Watches packaging and documentation)
🕰 Why This Omega 2576-12?
This reference is not just a beautiful vintage Omega — it’s a piece of the brand’s early automatic legacy. Produced at the dawn of the 1950s, the 2576-12 captures a moment just before the Seamaster line was officially dial-signed. With its bumper movement, original radium dial, and rare Omega BoR bracelet, this is a special opportunity to own an important transitional reference in exceptional condition.
🛠️ Condition & Authenticity
This watch is in excellent vintage condition with an honest, lightly aged dial and strong case lines. It has been professionally serviced and, like all watches from Watts On Watches, comes backed by our 12-month warranty, presented in bespoke packaging with full purchase documentation.
🔎 Searching for a truly early Omega with charm, heritage, and rarity?
This 1950 Omega Ref. 2576-12 is a standout from the brand’s foundational era — available now at Watts On Watches.