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Seamaster 300
I know the guy who puts those Seamaster 300s together. I understand what you mean about them not being quite right. But then again, no different from the factory replacing dials etc etc when servicing (a la Rolex).
The other advantage is that they have new seals! So you can wear them swimming. I have this peculiarity that an old dive watch needs to be at least able to get wet. They can be restored to this level. And that is the goal with the pieces I have.
After all, I have driven 80 year old cars and revved them to the redline...they should cope with few splashes
Seamaster 300 ???
Hi, I'm relatively new to the watch world and have stumbled across this forum by accident. I have a modern GMT Seamaster, but fancy something a little different. Can anyone tell me about the Omega Seamaster 300 which is pictured at the head of the Omega f...
Happy to tell you that it's mine
Vintage SM 300 From Year 1964... The Strap is an Aftermarket, but it works very well with this beauty! Here are some links.. omega.watchprosite.com omega.watchprosite.com omega.watchprosite.com omega.watchprosite.com Read them all, and the answers, and yo...
Seamaster 300
Thanks very much for such a quick reply. Now I know what i'm looking for, I better start looking. Nice photos by the way, should take some of my own really, but it's finding the time (poor humour was not intended). Thanks again, Julian.
A brief History of the Seamaster 300
Hello Julian I am in the middle of updating this but your post gave me a reason to post it as a work in progress... I while back people were asking questions on vintage Seamaster 3oo. So I wanted to post what I was able to confirm this info with Omega a w...
Bill, I thought, that Straight Hands were only on the 1st model
And that Sword hand came later... But I based this observation on watches I saw here and there, and I generally noticed that from 67, SM 300 came with sword hand... Generally, so, I also saw some examples which proved the contrary... Finally, I was lost, ...
Bil's article has been available for at least 5 years ....
Thanks BIll ..... correct me if I'm wrong, but sword hands became customary on SM300s only after Omega started talks with the british Ministry of Defense (to plan the MOD standards application in SM300). That probably means late 1966-1967. Also it seems t...
Thanks Nicolas
Hi Nicolas I am working on an update to the article. They are great watches... Good Hunting Bill Sohne
Turbonium, they are superb watches, but sadly there are 10 fakes for every real one
the 1967 model is probably the most faked omega in existence especially as Omega sell modern replacement parts for them. i've been lucky enough to own a genuine Royal Navy issue in the past and also to have the misfortune of owning a fake which i still ha...
Seamaster 300
I know the guy who puts those Seamaster 300s together. I understand what you mean about them not being quite right. But then again, no different from the factory replacing dials etc etc when servicing (a la Rolex). The other advantage is that they have ne...
BDLJ, dont get me wrong,...
BDLJ, dont get me wrong, i'm not putting down what they are doing in Oz, in fact i think its great as they are bringing highly desirable watches to the masses in a safe way. when you buy from them you know its all OEM parts, when you buy from the bay you ...
Minefield
As a newbie to the watch world and indeed the use of forums, i'd just like to say thanks to all that have contributed to this thread. Bit of an eye opener really. I knew there were many fakes/replicas of various brands, but didn't really have knowledge of...
Julian, we dont normally...
Julian, we dont normally discuss money on this forum. the idea is to appreciate the watch for what it is, not what it costs. i think i can fairly say, having massively undersold a 1967 Royal naval issue one last year that 'a lot' is what they sell for. ma...
I picked up one of these several months ago...
I like the "NOS" 166.0324 a lot! I debated whether to get one of these or look for a regular vintage one that had a vintage dial, case, and bracelet. I chose the former -- the 166.0324 -- for a few reasons. First, all other things being equal, I prefer a ...
Watchco builds these
Love the SM300. Given all the fakes and frankens, I opted for what Watchco in Australia puts together, an essentially brand new watch using a restored correct movement and all new Omega parts -dial, case, hands, crystal, bracelet, etc. Sadly, they've rais...