{"product_id":"1959-rare-omega-seashero-ref-2996-1","title":"1959 Rare Omega ”Seachero” ref. 2996 1 with big numbers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Watch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Omega Seamaster Ref. 2996-1 is a particularly interesting model because it sits at the crossroads between the Seamaster line and the short-lived Ranchero model of the late 1950s. Many collectors refer to these watches as “Seachero”—a blend of Seamaster and Ranchero.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Ranchero was introduced by Omega in 1958 as a more affordable sports model positioned below the Railmaster. It was not a commercial success and was discontinued after a short production run. However, Omega appears to have used remaining Ranchero cases and components in certain Seamaster references, including the 2996-1. As a result, many 2996 models look almost identical to Ranchero watches.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA particularly sought-after variant is the CK2996-1 SC, which was supplied to the Pakistani military, especially the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and certain naval units. These watches often feature military engravings on the case back and are considerably rarer than standard Seamaster models.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe reference 2996-1 has become popular among collectors because it:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eHas a distinctive 1950s aesthetic.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eShares its heritage and design DNA with the rare Ranchero.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eOften houses Omega’s legendary 30 mm movement (calibers 284 or 285).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eIs significantly rarer than most standard Seamaster models from the same era.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecific Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eObject nr:\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e641\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOmega\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSeaChero\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2996 1 SC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1959\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Manual cal. 284\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal crown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e: Yes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e36 mm ex crown \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrap\/Bracelet: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew brown leather strap \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLug Width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e18mm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBox\/Papers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No\/No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eServiced: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService history is unknown but the watch works very good with perfect timekeeping and powerreserv\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Condition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis watch got an factory original dial with a beautiful ”creamy” patina. Applied indexes and logo and original “Dauphine” hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Seachero Omega wears surprisingly large on the wrist. There is something about these off-white dials that, when paired with thin bezel cases, makes the watch feel extra large on the wrist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe caseback is beautiful but whit small signs of being opened. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe case has got some small signs of wear but is overall in a nice condition with original bevels. The crown is original and so is the crystal with the Omega symbol in the centre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA true and rare stunner!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold \"as is”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe pictures is a part of the description, study therefore the pictures\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecarefully!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOFS Watches","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58137141739868,"sku":null,"price":1295.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/9813\/2576\/files\/15872330-EB3E-4EAD-BEEA-5E330C1BA536.jpg?v=1782373481","url":"https:\/\/wofswatches.com\/products\/1959-rare-omega-seashero-ref-2996-1","provider":"WOFS Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}