The Omega Seamaster reference CK 2494.
In the late 1940’s Omega launched a watch model for the international market, no specific model name just Omega Seamaster reference CK 2494.
The Omega ref 2494 came with several different dial variants.
Dial colours being creme, grey, white (also combined colours, known as two tone dials) in different shades and hues.
The CK 2494 reference also came with different index markings, arabic or roman numerals in different variations.
The oversized case with the beefy lugs came in stainless steel, solid gold, gold filled and gold capped.
| Brand | Omega |
| Model/Name | Seamaster |
| Collection | International |
| Reference | CK 2494 |
| Movement type | Manual winding (mechanical) |
| Caliber | 351, 354 |
| Second type | Central second |
| Case material | Stainless steel |
| Caseback type | Screw-in |
| Case width | 36 mm |
| Case shape | Round |
| Lug width | 18 mm |
| Dial | Different types available |
| Crystal | Armoured hesalite |
| Bracelet | Leather |
| Production years | 1949-1958 |
| Notes |
The caseback is often marked with both ref 2494 and ref 2657, a double reference marking. Not sure if the two references shared the exact same case design but Omega sure used double references for the casebacks for these two refs. Swiss retail price (1954): |
