Omega

Hi, I have been offered an Olympic watch 1956 Melbourne..I have had these before BUT this is in S/S.. Have never seen one before and seller claims Omega made 100 pcs for employees only... This one has Olympic circles logo on dial... Can anyone give me som... 

Hi tirewatcher Welcome to the forum. The Seamaster XVI was a gold model. But Omega did make that case in steel. This watch was in my collection for may years ( it had been sold ). I still have photos.. I have come across a few example over the years. This...  

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HI Bill, I'd be really interested to know the source for the information you shared about Omega having been ordered to remove the Cross from Melbourne commemorative dials. I was of the understanding that it was always intended that the Olympic Cross dials... 

Hi Desmond... It was a long time ago, over a discussion about the model with an Omega employee. I also came across the same bit of info documented I will see if I can find hard copies. The IOC was not as concerned about the caseback and box . I guess they... 

Love to get any further info as this is an important piece of the jigsaw puzzle. Cheers desmond

Found this one on a German Site. Is it a fake?...