{"product_id":"omega-seamaster-ranchero-2996","title":"1959 Omega Seamaster Ranchero 2996 \"Stardust\"","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"fiche-description\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA rare piece sought after by collectors, this magnificent Omega Seamaster \"Ranchero\" is distinguished by its stardust dial with a unique finish: a stardust black that has acquired a patina across all its elements. It was produced for a very short period starting in 1958.\u003cbr\u003eIt is powered by the caliber 284, a manual-winding mechanical movement renowned for its reliability and robustness. The case is made of stainless steel and the crystal is signed Omega.\u003cbr\u003eIt comes on its Omega steel bracelet, and a new leather strap is also provided. \u003cbr\u003eThe watch is accompanied by an extract from the Omega archives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 8px; padding-left: 8px; border-left: 2px solid #aaa;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatch condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe watch is entirely original. \u003c\/span\u003eThe dial has never been touched and has developed a stardust patina. The crystal is signed Omega. The crown is signed Omega. The case is very well preserved. The Omega steel bracelet is in very good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhoto \/ video taken on a 17 cm wrist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fiche-faq\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat is a Seachero?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Seachero\" is the name collectors give to watches with Ranchero cases (references CK 2990 and CK 2996) featuring a Seamaster dial. It is a common term among vintage Omega enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat do we know about the Omega Ranchero?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ranchero appeared in 1958, one year after the trio of the Speedmaster, Railmaster, and Seamaster 300, from which it borrows its \"broad arrow\" hands. Offered as an entry-level model—thinner and less expensive—it sold poorly, and its production was halted shortly after its launch. One proposed explanation involves the word \"ranchero,\" which in Spanish evokes a farm hand. This short production run is what makes it rare today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat do we know about the caliber 284?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 284 belongs to Omega's family of 30 mm calibers. It is a manual-winding version with central seconds, 17 jewels, shock protection, and anti-magnetic properties. It beats at 18,000 vibrations per hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat does reference CK 2996 mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CK 2996 case is the central-seconds version of the Ranchero case. 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