Vintage
Amanico (Nicolas) shares his enduring admiration for the Omega Seamaster 300 CK 2913/3, presenting a fresh perspective on this iconic vintage diver. His post highlights the watch's timeless design, emphasizing its unique proportions and sensual appeal that set it apart from contemporaries. This piece continues to captivate collectors with its blend of historical significance and aesthetic charm.
The Seamaster 300 reference is a re-edition that draws inspiration from Omega's historical dive watches. It is characterized by its robust construction and design elements that pay homage to early professional timepieces, while incorporating modern watchmaking advancements. This reference is positioned as a contemporary interpretation for enthusiasts who appreciate vintage aesthetics combined with current performance standards.
This particular Seamaster 300 features a stainless steel case, typically measuring 41 mm in diameter. It is equipped with an automatic movement, often a Master Co-Axial caliber, providing a substantial power reserve. The watch is fitted with a domed sapphire crystal, contributing to its vintage appearance while offering enhanced scratch resistance. Its construction ensures a high degree of water resistance suitable for aquatic activities.
For collectors, this reference appeals to those seeking a blend of historical design and modern technical specifications. It represents Omega's commitment to its heritage while offering a reliable and well-engineered timepiece. The Seamaster 300 is a significant part of the brand's contemporary collection, offering a distinct alternative to other models within the Seamaster family.
After that education, i love the design and story of this piece even more. The connection to the watches from WW2, how the logo was created (replicating the gondola in venice), how it became the watch of SAS forces fighting in Belfast, wow. So much history. Its really cool that the current Seamaster 300 is really true to the original. Imo, much more then the Submariner stays true to their historic submariners (mostly because of the proportions of the dial and the very shiny bezel). I like the st
I strongly disliked the green, then, two weeks ago, i saw this watch in the flesh, and since then, i cant stop thinking about it. The pictures dont do this watch justice, they look to much like "Nouveau riche" so to speak. However, in reality, they are just wow! Very dark green bezel, almost subtle and a very rich dial. Again, im realy interested in your opinion once you have seen the lapis lazuli.
Is that Tropic strap the original or did you source it separately?
These were the days when diver watches had still elegance and good proportions. I do have the re-edition of that watch and can fully understand why you like this piece.
How lively is the blue dial actually? Is it much better than the "blue sand blasted" regular seamaster 300? Is it a bit like an aventurine? Thanks for the pictures!
. . . and take macros if they still have the stone dials on hand. Art
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