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The different day, I found myself looking – as I often do – at my watch. This day was a bit totally different than other days nonetheless, as I was in a particularly introspective mood. The subject of my observation was my classic Omega Seamaster.
Early Perspex was used for the insert, which might expand and retract with heat and finally break. Adding a ‘lighter’ NOS bracelet ref. 1171 completed this restoration. The first era Seamaster 300, with straight lugs, skinny black bezel insert and ‘broad arrow’ arms, was replaced in 1963/1964 by the now nicely-identified Seamaster 300 ST one hundred sixty five.024. It featured a case very similar to the Omega Speedmaster of the period.
Black Gilt Dial Omega Vintage Metal 30mm Calatrava
From a very early stage this played a pioneering role in the mass production of watches. The Omega Omega Seamaster was created as a sturdy yet elegant timepiece that might serve its wearers “within the metropolis and on the water”. Over the years, it has turn into an expert diver’s watch used by many well-known adventurers and explorers.
The Seamaster 600 Ploprof and Seamaster a thousand adopted a couple of years later. These skilled diving watches made waves with their spectacular depth scores of 600 m and 1,000 m , respectively, and the Ploprof 600 has developed a cult following thanks to its unconventional design. The Seamaster Chronograph ST 145.0023 comes from the same period. Fans have dubbed this mannequin “Darth Vader” thanks to its angular black case made of tungsten.