Omega Seamaster Titanium 1940s Vintage Review
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Omega Seamaster Titanium 1940s Vintage Review

By SALMANPK · Aug 19, 2021 · 20 replies
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SALMANPK's intriguing query about a 1940s titanium Omega Seamaster challenges conventional wisdom regarding early titanium watchmaking. This post delves into the historical accuracy of such a reference, prompting a community-wide exploration into Omega's lesser-known Seamaster models and the evolution of materials in watch design. It highlights the collective effort to unearth horological history that often remains hidden in archives or collector lore.

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Hi Everyone,

I heard of a very special Omega Seamaster Titanium made in the 1940s, the case is made from a single piece of titanium with no screws. Do any of the experts here know about this watch or have pictures?

I love watches with Titanium cases and my understanding was that Citizen were the first ones to make a titanium watch but then I heard of this rare grail from Omega.




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amanico
Aug 19, 2021
Interesting. I would have never guessed that the first titanium watch would have been issued in the 40's! I would have said 60's, or 70's.

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Aug 19, 2021
+1

I thought so too. I think 60-70’s would be the correct era for a dive watch from Omega. Before that they looked like dress watches.

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amanico
Aug 19, 2021
And even more in titanium. Now let's not forget that the first diving watch from Omega is the CK 2913, from 1957.

CO
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Aug 19, 2021
Here it is

Credit: Amanico

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amanico
Aug 19, 2021
Ah yes, this one... One of my loves!

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holdemchamp1225
Aug 19, 2021
Wow, super cool. Didn't even know about this one 🤷‍♂️🤔

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