Description
WHY WE LOVE IT – Since the Seamaster’s launch in 1948, it has been the vibrant, beating heart of Omega’s collection. The key to its longevity, in part, lies in its adaptability: It comes in dive watch models, which were worn by professional divers (and James Bond), or dress models favored by the likes of Mad Men ‘s Don Draper. Omega released the first Seamaster in 1948 to coincide with the Summer Olympics held in London. In a city ravaged by the Blitz, the Olympics represented a time to look forward while still being respectful of the past. For Omega, whose 100th Anniversary took place that year, the manufacture’s role as Official Timekeeper represented the ideal opportunity to launch a new collection. Advertising material of the time touted the extreme ruggedness of the Seamaster, which would prove all the more important with the 1957 launch of the Seamaster 300 diver’s model. Today, the Omega Seamaster is a collection of timepieces as varied as the people who wear them, and includes dress and sport models in a variety of case sizes and materials with any number of dial layouts and designs. It is without question an important historical model and a delight to wear in any of its variations. This particular Seamaster is a more modern variant, the Aqua Terra 150M. Featuring a 41mm stainless steel case, a domed, sapphire crystal, a signed crown, a polished bezel, it’s paired to a silver, horizontal “teak” luminous dial with matching handset, as well as a grey and orange stitched rubber strap with hidden deployant clasp. In good condition and showing only normal signs of wear throughout, it comes with its box, pictogram, international warranty, master chronometer booklet, customer service booklet, and operating instructions booklet. With its co-axial, Master Chronometer-certified, automatic movement and great modern proportions, this Seamaster is absolutely packed to the gills with value. OVERALL CONDITION The case is excellent condition overall showing only light wear from gentle use. Silver ‘teak’ Luminova dial is in as-new condition with matching ‘broad arrow’ handset. Sapphire exhibition caseback. Signed crown.
