Precious History: Omega Seamaster 1948 Limited Editions Now in Platinum Cases

The Omega Seamaster celebrates 70 years in production in 2018, with this year's Baselworld hosting the release of two commemorative editions, based on the original 1948 Seamaster and limited to 1,948 pieces, in stainless steel cases Now, as the anniversary year draws to a close, Omega follows them up with two additional models in platinum cases with an even more limited run: just 70 pieces, one for each year of the iconic watch's existence Longtime fans of the modern Seamaster divers' watch may be taken aback at first by the understated look of the Seamaster 1948 editions, but the design is very faithful to the vintage timepiece to which it pays homage.

Released to the market in the wake of World War II, the Omega Seamaster made its mark in watch history by incorporating the water-resistant technology Omega used in the military watches it provided during the war years for the British Royal Air Force and others - including the innovative rubber O-ring gasket - into an everyday dress watch The hands, applied numerals and indices, and vintage-style Omega logo, which were in white gold on the steel versions, are in Omega's 18k Sedna gold on these platinum editions The Central Seconds model comes on a brown leather strap, while the Central Seconds is on a hunter green leather strap; both fasten to the wrist with a polished-and-brushed 950 platinum buckle emblazoned with the Omega symbol.

The Seamaster 1948 Central Second in platinum is priced at 39,000 Swiss francs; the Small Second version, at 39,500 Swiss francs. . Source