It was limited to only 88 pieces and thus remains a rare gem in luxury UK copy Omega’s Olympics-themed watches history
It was limited to only 88 pieces and thus remains a rare gem in luxury UK copy Omega’s Olympics-themed watches history The Seamaster XVI was produced in two versions, one classic, and one with Cross of Merit dials and casebacks. In 1952, following the Olympic Games of Helsinki, high quality Omega replica watches were presented with the Olympic Cross of Merit for their contribution to timekeeping. As a result, in 1956 to celebrate the Melbourne Olympics (the 16th Olympiad), Omega introduced this reference 2850 with its highly distinctive lugs, a 34mm gold case, a flat coin-edge bezel, a Calibre 471 automatic movement inside and a dial decorated with faceted triangular markers and an applied XVI logo at 6 o’clock. In 2008, as Omega was once again appointed official timekeeper of the Beijing Olympics, the brand released several limited edition watches, including the Seamaster XXIX Limited Edition, the direct descendant of the 1956 model seen above. Still made of yellow gold and bear...