Omega Stainless Steel Pre-Seamaster - Ref. 2576-12

Here we have an early 1950's Omega stainless steel reference 2576-12, known as an early -Seamster.  The robust 34.5mm stainless steel case with prominent, thick lugs is paired with its vintage Omega steel "beads-of-rice" style bracelet.  The original dial on this watch is what I really love. It features an appealing "Explorer-style" layout with alternating applied dagger/arrow markers and Breguet style numerals  at 12, 3, and 9 o'clock, alongside a distinct  large sub-seconds register  at the 6 o'clock position.  This watch  is powered by an self-winding "bumper" automatic movement  Caliber 342 . Unlike modern automatics where the rotor spins a full 360 degrees, a bumper movement moves back and forth in a partial arc, gently bumping against small spring buffers.  The case back has a beautiful inscription.  This watch belonged to Mr. Grover Cleveland Morehart who was an American educator and author.  This watch was given to him to commemorate his tenure as a professor of education at Syracuse University.