Omega Seamaster 1952 “Honeycomb / Waffle Dial” – Ref. 2577-17 – Calibre 351

Price: £1,500

A genuinely lovely mid-1950s Omega Seamaster, and one that ticks the boxes collectors actually care about. This is reference 2577-17, dating to 1952, fitted with the correct Omega automatic calibre 351 and featuring the increasingly hard-to-find honeycomb (often called waffle) dial.

These dials were produced in relatively small numbers and are now firmly recognised as one of the most attractive and desirable Seamaster variants of the period.

The Watch

• Reference: Omega Seamaster 2577-17

• Year: 1952

• Movement: Omega Calibre 351 automatic

• Case: Gold-plated case with stainless steel screw-back

• Diameter: approx. 34.5mm (wears noticeably larger on the wrist)

• Dial: Original silver honeycomb / waffle dial with applied gold indices

• Crystal: Acrylic (correct for the period)

• Strap: New brown leather strap

• Wrist shown: 17.5cm

Although on paper it measures 34.5mm, this reference consistently wears bigger than the numbers suggest, thanks to the dial texture, slim bezel, and strong lug presence. On the wrist, it punches well above its size.

Condition

Overall condition is excellent for a watch approaching 70 years old.

• Dial is clean and well-preserved, with crisp texture

• Case retains strong lines and attractive original shape

• Movement is clean, correct, and running well

• Caseback stamped Acier Staybrite, as expected

Movement

The calibre 351 is a proper workhorse from Omega’s golden era — reliable, robust, and beautifully finished. This example is running well and has been checked prior to sale.

What’s Included

• The watch itself

• Vintage presentation box

• Fine Watch Club warranty

(No original papers, which is entirely normal for a watch of this age.)

Why This Watch

Honeycomb-dial Seamasters are becoming harder to find every year — especially in honest condition with correct reference and movement. Omega simply does not make watches like this anymore: real mechanical craftsmanship, restrained elegance, and timeless design.

This is the sort of vintage piece that:

• Looks right with a shirt, jumper, or jacket

• Will never go out of style

• Is increasingly difficult to replace once sold

Investment-worthy, wearable, and properly collectible.

Why Buy from Fine Watch Club

• Carefully selected vintage watches only

• Correct references and movements — no guesswork

• Fully checked, honestly described

• UK-based, fast insured delivery

• Personal service from someone who actually knows vintage Omega

If you’re looking for a true 1950s Seamaster with a rare dial, this is a strong example and fairly priced in today’s market.