1959 Omega Seamaster 14701-1

Brand: Omega

 

Model: Seamaster

 

Reference: 14701-1

 

Serial: 17xxxxx

 

Year: 1959

 

Case: Steel

 

Dimensions: 35 mm

 

Function: Time keeping, manual

 

Caliber: Cal. 562 date

 

Strap: Steel Omega Steel bracelet

 

Box/Papers: Watch pouch

A wonderfully preserved example of mid-century design, this Omega Seamaster reference 14701 captures the restrained elegance of the era with remarkable charm. The long, sculpted stainless steel case remains sharp and unpolished, displaying strong edges and the original signed Omega crown.

 

Its creamy off-white dial exudes warmth, enriched by applied coffin-shaped hour markers and beautifully aged pumpkin-hued lume plots that remain even and harmonious throughout. The alpha hands retain their original luminous material, adding a delicate vintage texture under varying light.

 

Powered by the automatic caliber 562 with date indication, this example retains its original plexiglass crystal and is accompanied by its original Omega 7-row stainless steel bracelet — a seldom-seen detail that enhances its period-correct integrity.

 

A superbly balanced composition of elegance and authenticity, this Seamaster exemplifies the enduring appeal of Omega's 1960s design language and offers a compelling proposition for the discerning collector.