The Seamaster Story

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Semaster 300 from 1957-
CK2913 model: recognizable by the "broad arrow" hour hand, straight lugs without crown protection, small triangles dial, thin bezel insert missing most of the time. Movements 500, 501 or 550 no date. WR 200m. Bracelet 7077/6, remplacement 7912/506

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Seamaster 300 from 1960-
CK14755 model: recognizable by the "small arrow" minute hand, straight lugs without crown protection, small triangles dial, thin bezel insert missing most of the time. Movements 550 or 552 no date. WR 200m. Bracelet 7912/506, remplacement 1035/630

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Seamaster 300 from1962-
165.014 is a transitional model with either CK14755 hands or baton hands, but still with straight lugs without crown protection. Dial is either the same as 14755 or straight indexes as next generation. Thin bezel insert missing most of the time. Movement 550 or 552 no date. WR 200m. Bracelet 1035/630

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Seamaster 300 from 1964-
165.024 model with Smeedmaster case (lyre lugs). Baton hands till about 1967, then sword hands. Dial with straight indexes or big triangle (military from 1966-). At least 5 differents bezel inserts. Movements 550 or 552. WR 200m. Bracelet 1039/516, remplacement 1171/633.
This one is a 165.024-64 baton hands, all original, sold in 1966:

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165.0324 "NOS", New Old Stock, I'd rather call it "New New Stock", case, bracelet, dial, hands are factory new. Movement is old stock from my father in law. I love this watch as it's wearable on a daily basis like a new watch, unlike a real vintage that might fall apart. Moreover it has a very strong lume and it's a very important point to me.

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Seamaster 300 date from 1967-
166.024 model very similar to 165.024, but 565 date movement.
Below 166.0324 NOS (same remark as 165.0324):

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Seamaster 200

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Seamaster 120


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"Modern" Seamasters

Seamaster 200m from 1991-94
368.1041, 2800.50 model. Mercedes or baton hands. 1111 date movement. WR 200m. Most models were quartz and smaller size.


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Bond" Seamasters from 1993-
Many models with all kind of size, colors and movements.
On the left: 2531.80 blue, steel, 2007.
On the right: 212.30.41.2001.003 black, steel, 2011


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"Blake" Seamaster from 1998-
Many models with all kind of size, colors and movements.
Left: 2231.50 titanium but black bezel, 2001
Right: 2231.80 titanium, blue dial, 2007

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Seamaster Planet Ocean de 2005-
Many models with all kind of size, colors and movements.
this one is 2201.50, 2500 movement from 2009


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The Omega Seamaster 300 Master Co-Axial

The Omega Seamaster 300 Master Co-Axial was one of the best watches of 2014, combining the brand’s rich history with their impressive Master Co-Axial movement.


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Does Omega finally have a dive watch that can challenge the supremacy of the Rolex Submariner?


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Last year Omega answered the prayers of their most fervent fans, re-releasing the Seamaster 300, a beloved vintage model, and one of the all-time great dive watches. The Seamaster 300 hasn’t been seen in catalogues for the last 45 years, and it was past due for a comeback. And not only because the watch industry can’t get enough of heritage reissues at the moment. The time is right for the Seamaster 300 – it has the combination of looks, legacy and technical prowess to rival the mighty Rolex Submariner.

For the first version of the new Seamaster 300 Omega smartly decided against cherry-picking the best and most popular elements from all of their vintage 300 models, instead they opted (much like they did with the Speedmaster ‘First Omega in Space’) to faithfully reproduce the first Seamaster 300 released in 1957.

When you first see at the Seamaster 300 on a screen it looks like the watch is a 1:1 reissue of the 1957 original. The case shape, from the bezel, to the lugs to the exposed crown (crown guards came later) is remarkably similar. But there are differences between old and new. Inflation has (of course) taken its toll; what was once 39mm is now 41mm. You could hardly call this an excessive bloating; it’s more of a sensible adjustment in line with market norms. Understanding specifications is one thing, but the pictures and press releases don’t adequately prepare you for reality. When you hold the Seamaster 300 Master Co-Axial in your hands you’re immediately aware that this isn’t a straight vintage reissue. Largely this is down to the Master Co-Axial movement adding significant thickness to the case, giving it a very modern bulk.

The other big surprise for me was just how shiny it was. I wouldn’t say Omega have gone out of their way to make this a flashy watch. The polished case elements, ceramic bezel and mirror finish on the hands gives the Seamaster 300 a definite new watch vibe, which lifts it out of ‘tool watch’ territory.


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If you look closely you’ll note that the luminous indices are recessed and you’d be forgiven for thinking that this was a ‘sandwich’ type dial construction, of the sort popularised by Panerai. In actuality Omega have laser cut the indices out of the single layer dial and filled them with luminous material, creating a great sense of depth. They’ve further added to the richness of the dial by using a matte textured black finish that looks almost like sandblasting. Completing the vintage look of the dial is the printed numerals and the refreshingly sparse dial text. Sure, it doesn’t say ‘Seamaster 300’ in the lower half as the originals did, but I understand that Omega are keen to show off their new movement and two discreet lines is nothing compared to the paragraphs found on other dials.

Onto the bezel. I said earlier that I found this watch unexpectedly shiny. A lot of that has to do with the bezel. Not only the glossy ceramic (with Liquidmetal numerals) insert, but also that mirror-like inner steel ring. The combination of these two elements really plays in the light, and contrast starkly with the sober dial. It’s a good combo, but one that someone expecting a vintage watch will be surprised by. On the functionality front the bezel is grippy enough for a watch that will mostly be on desk diving duties, and there is minimal play. I’m glad Omega opted for an applied luminous pip at 12, as one inset into the ceramic would have detracted from the look.


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At the time the Seamaster was introduced in 1948, standard watches were extremely susceptible to water damage from even a dip in a sink or tub. The Seamaster was created as a line of standard dress-style watches which were 'waterproof' (as they called them then) suitable for swimming and other light water activities. Their water resistance then is about comparable to a 10 to 30 meter rating today. The now common diver's watch style was unknown at that time.

Ten years later in 1958 Rolex introduced the Submariner, really starting the popular market for the sports/diving style of watch (though other brands did have such watches even earlier). A few years later, OMEGA added the comparable sportier models that were designed for even deeper water activities like diving that need a rating of 100 to 300 meters. They maintained the Seamaster name because of their water resistant designs. This split the Seamaster line of water resistant watches into both classic dressy and more rugged sporty styles.

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OMEGA currently makes several models of Seamaster watches, with numerous sub variations of color, bracelet, movement, and casing sizes. As of early 2004, the main Seamaster models in production are:

Seamaster Professional Diver (automatic and quartz movements; also sometimes known as the 300M; available in a full size mens, mid size mens, and ladies models). The mens models come in two different dial/hands styles: the classic "skeleton hand" introduced in 1993 and the bolder "GMT style" introduced in 1998.
Seamaster Professional Chronograph (automatic movement only, very large and heavy watch, available in titanium, mens size only)
Seamaster Professional GMT (Introduced late 1998, automatic movement, mens size only, mens size only) variation of the 300M with an additional GMT hand and a different look to the face and bezel
2000 model year Seamaster line introduces many new models, all with the new dial design introduced on the GMT and Titanium Diver.
Seamaster Aqua Terra (introduced 2003, in mens and ladies versions) Coaxial or quartz movements. Available in three mens's sizes (35, 38 and 41mm) as well as ladies models.
Railmaster (special variation of the Aqua Terra, paying homage to the watch that inspired the Aqua Terra series). Coaxial movement only. Available in 38, 41 and 49.2mm sizes.
Seamaster America's Cup Chronograph
Seamaster APNEA (special model with a unique timing function for the apnea free-diving breathing technique)

[Petros1]

Πολύ ωραίο θέμα .....

[nicolasg]

ΟΧΙ σε ΟΛΑ.

[george_]

ΟΧΙ σε ΟΛΑ.

?

[nicolasg]

"Blake" Seamaster from 1998-
Many models with all kind of size, colors and movements.
Left: 2231.50 titanium but black bezel, 2001
Right: 2231.80 titanium, blue dial, 2007

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Αυτο με την τυροπιτα στο 12 είναι το αγαπημενο μου.

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"Blake" Seamaster from 1998-
Many models with all kind of size, colors and movements.
Left: 2231.50 titanium but black bezel, 2001
Right: 2231.80 titanium, blue dial, 2007

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Αυτο με την τυροπιτα στο 12 είναι το αγαπημενο μου.

τα συγκεκριμένα δε θέλω ούτε να τα βλέπω....
Εννοείται όμως ότι υπάρχει πολύς κόσμος που του αρέσουν πολύ!

[nicolasg]

Αμα κρυψεις το Ω ,σε κανεναν δεν θα αρέσουν.

[charisps]

Αμα κρυψεις το Ω ,σε κανεναν δεν θα αρέσουν.

για τα συγκεκριμένα συμφωνώ απόλυτα......κάποια άλλα όμως είναι πανέμορφα είτε με είτε χωρίς το Ω

[george_]

Αμα κρυψεις το Ω ,σε κανεναν δεν θα αρέσουν.

"Blake" Seamaster from 1998-
Many models with all kind of size, colors and movements.
Left: 2231.50 titanium but black bezel, 2001
Right: 2231.80 titanium, blue dial, 2007

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Αυτο με την τυροπιτα στο 12 είναι το αγαπημενο μου.

ΟΧΙ σε ΟΛΑ.

?

ξεκαθαρο!

[nicolasg]

Τι δεν κατάλαβες?
Δεν μ'αρεσει κανένα.

[george_]

Τι δεν κατάλαβες?
Δεν μ'αρεσει κανένα.

Αυτο με την τυροπιτα στο 12 είναι το αγαπημενο μου.