Although Omega powered the majority of their Seamasters with automatic movements, this Seamasters uses a mechanism from their robust 30 T2 based series.
The famous 30 T2 movement gained a reputation for reliability and accurate timekeeping serving the critical timing needs of the world's Armed Forces during World War II. As time progressed Omega added upgrades to the movement such as shock protection and extra jewels - as is the case with the Cal. 286 mechanism found in this watch.
This Seamaster 30 has had a true expert restoration and presents as mint. It is fully Omega down to the hands and signed crown. The dial has been expertly refinished and most of the printing could pass as Omega factory done even under light magnification.
The original handwound movement has just been freshly fully serviced by a Master Watchmaker, is very clean, and is running very true. Photos of the inside available upon request.
For the finishing touch we have installed a new leather strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
Included with the purchase is a one-year warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate attesting to the watch's performance.
The Seamaster:
Worn on the wrists of celebrities Michael Schumacher, Pierce Brosnan, Michael Phelps, and Ernie Els, Omega timepieces rank with those of Rolex and other of the world's fine Swiss firms.
Omega is perhaps best known by watch connoisseurs for its Seamaster line of dive watches. Introduced in 1948, they have been were embraced by water sports enthusiasts and often marry a striking look with a high performance movement.
- Manufacturer: Omega
- Country of origin: Switzerland
- Model: Seamaster 30, ref. 135.007
- Serial no.: 20,147,138
- Year made: Date stamped 1963
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds
- Designed for: Men
- Case material: Stainless steel
- Dimensions: 35mm wide (excluding the crown) and 42mm long lug tip-to-tip
- Case markings (outside): Seamaster, Waterproof
- Case condition: Just short of mint with fairly light signs of polishing
- Dial: Silver, steel baton indices topped with black
- Hands: Original, steel batons
- Movement type: Cal. 286, manually wound, copper colored, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, index regulator
- Jewels: 17 rubies
- Band: Leather, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn with unsigned steel buckle. We also stock lizard and a variety of other straps.
- Crystal type: Acrylic, unsigned, excellent condition
- Serviced: Yes, freshly overhauled.
- Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts.
- Warranty: 1-year warranty. Please email [email protected] for details
- Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
- Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee