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That third shot is outstanding. I never would have thought to put the grand-daddy of Seamaster divers on sting ray, but it works! Excellent eye. Alex

I always like seeing your wrist shots because it helps me picture the watch on my equally sasquatchy wrist. Alex

Such and interesting and distinctive piece, Kurt. It seems as if the "classic" designs from the 1950s and 1960s are universally appreciated -- the 70s and 80s, not so much. When I first got into Omega, I would see these integrated bracelet models from the 80s and shudder, but the longer I stick arou

You probably already know how I feel about that one, Nicolas. And the bezel is already done. Fingers crossed! Alex This message has been edited by AAP on 2011-08-24 08:34:35

I'd be surprised if there was a line-in-the-sand date or model to mark the change between crown types. And as Bill said, some watches may have been retrofitted with the screw down crowns after the fact. The good news is that you should be able to tell exactly which type of crown was used just by loo

That sunburst finish is just beautiful. From what I understand, not just anyone can achieve this look. And the way the radiating brush strokes continue over each edge perfectly - - really well done. Not some hatchet ScotchBrite pad job. Former glory, achieved!

Yes, isn't it strange that these announcements haven't been followed by press kits? Strange marketing practice.

Wonderful post. Thank you so much for posting this for those of us hanging on every bit of news. Great pictures as well! Alex

I'd rather have three vintage SM300's than know why it was named as such, so you still win Alex

Graham, In answer to your question as to why it was called the "300" . . . www.omegawatches.com " The 1957 OMEGA Automatic Seamaster 300 The OMEGA Automatic Seamaster 300 released in 1957 was, in the words of an advertisement for the watch, “specially designed for professional and amateur divers.” I