Omega followed the seamaster 300 with watches with even greater depth ratings, many of whichlike the omega seamaster ploprof plongeur professionelwould go on to become legendary. Omega were a few years late, but the seamaster 300 still deserves its place in the history of dive watches. Buying a vintage omega seamaster 300 in this article i will share my experiences searching for and buying a vintage omega seamaster 300 sm300. His comprehensive and detailed illustrated book on the omega family of swiss. Sep 01, 2017 an omega seamaster 300 ck29 with service sword hands. Take advantage of the full omega experience, browse the entire collection and purchase your favorite seamaster 300 watch online. Retrospective the entire omega seamaster x james bond 007 history. This seamaster is a one owner watch, purchased originally in germany by a german air force soldier. This is omega, one of the greatest swiss watch companies of all time. For the past 69 years, omega produced a staggering array of seamasters to suit a variety of needs. The seamaster was introduced in 1948 and effectively allowed omega to continue producing the rugged pilots watches that it had sold to the british military during the war years. Ranging from simple, svelte dress pieces to chunky divers, the name seamster has come to mean many things to many people. Omega seamaster 300 with omega museum document 1966.
The first seamaster 30 watches used calibre 286 created in 1961, a 17jewel movement with 42hour power reserve and sweep seconds. Nov 21, 2017 the 1960s omega seamaster 300 a hands on history. The first generation seamaster 300 looked very similar. All omega seamaster professional timepieces are built to dive and thus have a minimum water resistance of feet 300 meters, unidirectional rotating bezels, and strong luminescence for optimal legibility in even the murkiest of waters. The seamaster 300 inaugurated the line of professionalthat is, professionspecificwatches like the railmaster and the speedmaster. Originally manufactured in 1948, during a period regarded by avw to be the companys finest hour, stretching from the end of world war ii to the early 1970s.
Vintage 1960 omega single button royal canadian air force chronograph reference 3462. Most of this is a result of thrawling the internet and this can be looked upon as a collection of these findings. Rotor pinion is worn, so when the wear gets to this level the rotor starts to drag on the plates. Buying a vintage omega seamaster 300 a quick guide. The watch is in good running condition the bezel doesnt ratchet and the insert is gone. This has the same case, dial, bezel and calibre 552 movement as seen in the piece here. Omega keeps an expansive archive and knows how to utilize it. Find all information on this timeless vintage model on the official omega website.
Posted on november 21, 2017 october 29, 2018 by josh the development and commercialization of the scuba system in the 1930s and subsequent rise in popularity of recreational diving brought to life a new breed of watch designed for the rigors of underwater exploration the dive watch. Outside of a new 1171 bracelet and a beads of rice bracelet that appears in some images. When omega released the seamaster in 1948, they had no idea of what the future would bring for the collection. The complete history of the omega seamaster hiconsumption. Indepth diving into the past with the new omega seamaster. Was just hesitating whether i shall get the real vintage or wait for a nos watchco appear in the sales corner. The complete buying guide to omega watches gear patrol. The seamaster professional is a label attached to several seamaster models including the diver 300, the ploprof, and the planet ocean. Introducing the omega seamaster 300 60th anniversary limited edition.
Omega seamaster 300 all prices for omega seamaster 300. Reference books there are a number of omega watch reference books that were published by omega. On chrono24 youll find 203 preowned omega seamaster 300 watches and you can buy a preowned watch or sell a preowned omega. Jan 12, 2015 outside of a new 1171 bracelet and a beads of rice bracelet that appears in some images. The historical development of omega seamaster omega. But before 2017 is up, i thought it would be appropriate to train our vintage eye on the railmasters two significantly more famous sister watches from the 1957 trilogy, starting with the seamaster 300 we initially covered the seamaster 300 a. The omega seamaster may be most quickly recognized as the james bond watch, but the watchs history dates back to 1948 when it debuted in celebration of omegas 100th anniversary. Its from the stables of australian omega wizards watchco. The seamaster was first intended as a robust yet elegant watch for active individuals who wanted a watch for town and country. Introduction of the limited edition of the replica omega. John goldberger has been collecting and studying vintage watches for over 25 years. Read more about the new omega seamaster 300 master coaxial right here. Discover the history of omega watches, explore four soughtafter models.
Original matte black dial signed t swiss made t with patinad luminous indexes and wide kite shaped luminous hands. According to omega, the seamaster 300 master coaxial will begin to hit stores in either late 2014 or early 2015. Omega has a history of using every last production. Wonderfull fotos of most legendary omega watches like the seamaster 300. Was just hesitating whether i shall get the real vintage or wait for a.
Ck29 was large for its time, but this allowed for better visibility underwater. Probably the most wellknown dive watch omega has to offer, the seamaster 300 initially released as a trio of master watches including the speedmaster, railmaster and the seamaster 300 soon became a favorite among professional divers and explores. However the omega seamaster 300 received a major boon when it was selected as the james bond watch. Nov 19, 2017 about a month ago, we covered the omega railmaster vintage reedition released to commemorate the 60 th anniversary of the original piece.
For more on the history of the speedmaster moonwatch, click here. We will keep you updated on this one as we hear more. Rather good replicas of the vintage omega seamaster 300 have been around on ebay and special dealers for some time, but this is the first time i h. Omega seamaster 300 nos or vintage saw a good condition vintage piece in a local jewelry. This seamaster was manufactured in 1966 and is completely original. An omega seamaster 300 ck29 with service sword hands.
Vintage omega seamaster the omega seamaster is an internationally renowned model of the omega family. The omega seamaster 300 is as coveted now as it was upon its release 60 years ago. According to marco richons book omega a journey through. The original seamaster line commenced in 1948 and this watch was originally supplied to raf crews as a military aviator. Retrospective the entire omega seamaster x james bond 007. Discover the iconic vintage omega watch seamaster 300 2552. Luxuwrist is proud to offer a vintage omega seamaster 300, reference 165. As vintage enthusiasts many of us have become accustomed to.
In 1932 the world was introduced to the omega marine as seen on the right, which was omega s first real divers watch and the expertise and designs from that watch were carried forward to create the first omega seamaster 300. This is a vintage 1950s omega seamaster mens gold watch. The book is organized in chapters and follows the timeline of the omega watch company. The very first seamaster 300 has returned on its 60th anniversary. Not surprisingly, there are numerous inprint references to the seamaster 300 in the books devoted to vintage omega watches. The watch is the second generation of the omega seamaster 300 ck 29, circa 19591960. Omega vintage seamaster 300 idf military refst165014 steel. For collectors of vintage omega watches, however, it is arguably that golden. Omega watch discussions vintage omega watches help, discussion and advice is this vintage seamaster 300 any good.
Today it remains the oldest model in omegas current collection. Omega seamaster steel automatic 1966 vintage watches. Blancpain were the first brand to release a true dive watch, the fifty fathoms, in 1953 with rolex not far behind with the submariner in 1954. Sep 02, 2014 seamaster 300 ck14755 the time when omega seamaster launched its real diverwatch was later than rolex, seamaster 300 waterproof only to 200 meters was launched in 1957. Railmaster and the seamaster 300 were the pinnacles of professional watchmaking at omega and all have become classics in their own right. Classic and timeless design unmatched in the watch universe. The omega seamaster is a line of manual winding, automatic winding, chronometer, and.
This included jacques cousteau who trusted the omega watch during his precontinent ii experiments in the red sea in 1963. The first generation of seamaster 300 was ck 29 that was equipped with caliber 501 selfwinding movement, and its hands were arrowshaped. The seamaster 3oo was one of three specialty watches omega came out with in the late 50s. Due to its history, the company offers the right choice for innovation enthusiasts as well. This a workmans watch and was worn everyday for 20 years. Unavailable per item luxuwrist is proud to offer a vintage omega seamaster 300, reference 165. The current 2014 omega seamaster 300 model revives the historical dive watch seamaster 300, by taking inspiration from its design. The seamaster 300 ck 29, the first true dive watch of the line hit the market in 1957, part of the famed holy trinity of new professional grade watches along side the ck 2914 railmaster and ck 2915 speedmaster. History 1947 omega first introduced the seamaster 300 in 1948.
About a month ago, we covered the omega railmaster vintage reedition released to commemorate the 60 th anniversary of the original piece. It is in overall good condition and is guaranteed for authenticity. Rather good replicas of the vintage omega seamaster 300 have been around on ebay and special dealers for some time, but this is. Like the mid sixties seamaster 300 professional, one of the most stunning dive watches ever made. But despite being so wideranging, its not often that see the rarer expressions of line in the metal the omega seamaster cosmic 2000 is. For 007s latest adventures, omega did very well, as not only did they create a specific watch for the movie, but the watch itself makes a strong comeback as a real actor, with an important role in the. There is a very tight link between the speedmaster and the seamaster 3oo. Omega seamaster 300 vintage 42mm steel black dial box only. Unfollow omega seamaster 300 vintage to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. And the seamaster 300 master coaxial is the latest evidence of that. Omega unveiled several editions of the seamaster 300 before finally. She recognized the history of omega seamasters in the british military notably the special. An omega seamaster typically has a stainless steel case and bracelet bond style with omega symbol clasp, screwin crown and caseback. The omega seamaster is a line of manual winding, automatic winding, chronometer, and quartz watches that omega has produced since 1948.
Discover the watches of the seamaster seamaster 300 collection on the official omega website. Omega seamaster 300 with omega museum document 1966 vintage. Released in 2005, the seamaster planet oceans are a modern interpretation of the classic seamaster 300s as they share the same style hour markers, hands, and coinedged bezels but beefed up. Vintage omega seamaster 300 19641966 at tread travels. The omega seamaster 300 ck29 with forward count bezel. The history of the omega seamaster timepiece chronicle. Interesting a guy in italy seems to be selling a pdf version, maybe he could email it to you instead of mailing it on cdrom as he mentions. The model was an immediate hit and became the brands best seller. Omegas four new eyecatching seamaster 300 models in 18k yellow gold or platinumgold, feature dazzling new dials in lapis lazuli, an intensely deep blue stone.
While purists in the vintage watch community might bemoan its association with 007, the recent reissue of the seamaster 300 seen in the 24th james bond. The two other watches speedmaster and the railmaster. Omega seamaster 300 collectors guide omega passion. Exactly where the rotor starts to hit the plates depends in part on how flat the rotor is if its slightly twisted common then its not all that unusual to see it rubbing like this. Replicas of vintage omegas are not everyday stuff the only one i can recall was a rather weird seamaster omegamatic which was around some years ago.
Oct 21, 2009 replicas of vintage omegas are not everyday stuff the only one i can recall was a rather weird seamaster omegamatic which was around some years ago. In the photograph below, we see the recovered watch at far right, with the seamaster 300 generation 1 and 2 belonging to another collector. Vintage 1963 omega straight lug premoon speedmaster professional 105. I may have gone a bit too far claiming unlimited, but the truth is you can still get nos cases dials and hands for the seamaster 300 at ofrei. The bold case is typical of omega of the 60s, with their characteristically twisted bombeshaped lugs and a thick 42mm case. This watch dates from 1966 and is the cleanest, most original example of a vintage seamaster from this period that anyone could ever hope to find. Although some have mentioned that it was introduced in 1962, the first seamaster 300 was actually introduced as a nondate version in 1948. On chrono24 youll find 200 preowned omega seamaster 300 watches and you can buy a preowned watch or sell a preowned omega. But the seamaster departed from its military forebears in the use of a technology that would prove innovative in the history of horology. Although james bonds author ian flemming included a rolex watch in his novel and even wore a rolex himself, omega pushed rolex out of the film as the costume designer noted omega was more historically relevant to the british royal navy and, in turn, the james bond character.
Featuring 42 x 47mm bombe lug case with screw down back with hippocampus logo, with original bidirectional rotating bakelite elapsed time bezel, and with original matte black dial with patinad luminous indexes and early style pencil shaped luminous hands. Dec 28, 2017 the new millennium saw the seamaster go from strength to strength with new lines were being released, namely the planet ocean, aqua terra and seamaster 300. In order to neutralise an arrogant industrialist that is working on a diamondencrusted space weapon that can concentrate sunlight, 007s seamaster diver 300m has a detonator pin and a laser in the watchs crown. The omega seamaster may be most quickly recognized as the james bond watch, but the watchs history dates back to 1948 when it debuted in celebration of omega s 100th anniversary.
I was hoping for far more historic content around the various seamaster models and movements. The omega seamaster 300 including military watches. The pairing of classic looks with modern tech, such as a coaxial escapement and magnetic resistance to 15,000 gauss, is what makes this watch so popular among its fans. On chrono24 youll find 220 preowned omega seamaster 300 watches and you can buy a preowned watch or sell a preowned omega.
On chrono24 youll find prices for 47 omega ref 165. First thing first, unfortunately this isnt a true vintage nos survivor. The complete history of the omega seamaster truefacet. Omega watch discussions vintage omega watches help, discussion and advice vintage seamaster 300 page 1 of 2 1. Retrospective the entire omega seamaster x james bond. The seamaster story from 1957 to 2014 a pictorial identification guide. Due to its history, the company offers the right choice for innovation enthusiasts as well as collectors of vintage watches. Seamaster 300 ck14755 the time when omega seamaster launched its real diverwatch was later than rolex, seamaster 300waterproof only to 200 meters was launched in 1957. The main reason for the switch to the omega diver 300m for the bond franchise is. All seamaster 30 watches feature a circular stainless steel case with signed omega crown and a solid caseback with the hippocampus logo. The looks and dimensions of the original ck29 are almost perfectly respected, and to our greatest pleasure. Omega has produced numerous iconic timepieces over the years, including. The pairing of classic looks with modern tech, such as a coaxial escapement and magnetic resistance to 15,000 gauss, is what makes this.
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