Omega Seamaster 300 165.024

1967 Omega Seamaster 300 Reference 165.024

Why This Watch Matters The Omega Seamaster 300 is a bonafide dive watch with ties to military and professional divers. It is a great watch for the summer, especially when fitted on a NATO. The Full Story Omega introduced the reference 165.024 in 1962. These watches were purpose-built and were even commissioned by the British Royal Navy. The cases for this model were made by two different case makers. Initially the cases were produced by Huguenin Frères (HF) and later by Centrale Boîtes (CB); this example was produced by the latter, as denoted by the “CB” stamp on the inside caseback. This model has style elements reminiscent of other legendary dive watches. It features “sword hands” similar to those on the Rolex Mil-Sub and it has a wide-set black bezel comparable to the bezel on the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. The dials on these watches were made with legibility in mind, with the large lume plots. According to Omega, this watch was originally delivered to the U.S. in 1967. This example is honest with a charming patina that only a vintage dive watch that's had a full life could provoke. The Fine Print Maker: Omega Model: Seamaster 300 Reference: 165.024 Year: 1967 Case No: N/A Movement No: 25576052 Material: Stainless steel Dimensions: 42mm diameter; 13mm thickness Crystal: Plexiglass Lume: Yes, tritium Caliber: Omega self-winding caliber 550 Bracelet/Strap: HODINKEE Sand NATO Watch Strap Lug Width: 20mm Box/Papers: No What we Love and What You Should Know The watch is in overall nice condition with signs of wear. The case has scratches throughout with some deeper scratches and a slight divot on the caseback. The case appears to have been polished. The lower left lug has a nick on top of the lug. There is little dent on the side of the case at nine o’clock. The lume on the dial has darkened a bit. The hour hand has a crack in the lume. The bezel insert shows signs of wear and has a couple cracks, but is all intact. The bezel ring has a dent at seven o’clock. The crown appears to be a service replacement.3927120773195, 1967 Omega Seamaster 300 Reference 165.024, Why This Watch Matters The Omega Seamaster 300 is a bonafide dive watch with ties to military and professional divers. It is a great watch for the summer, especially when fitted on a NATO. The Full Story Omega introduced the reference 165.024 in 1962. These watches were purpose-built and were even commissioned by the British Royal Navy. The cases for this model were made by two different case makers. Initially the cases were produced by Huguenin Frères (HF) and later by Centrale Boîtes (CB); this example was produced by the latter, as denoted by the “CB” stamp on the inside caseback. This model has style elements reminiscent of other legendary dive watches. It features “sword hands” similar to those on the Rolex Mil-Sub and it has a wide-set black bezel comparable to the bezel on the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. The dials on these watches were made with legibility in mind, with the large lume plots. According to Omega, this watch was originally delivered to the U.S. in 1967. This example is honest with a charming patina that only a vintage dive watch that's had a full life could provoke. The Fine Print Maker: Omega Model: Seamaster 300 Reference: 165.024 Year: 1967 Case No: N/A Movement No: 25576052 Material: Stainless steel Dimensions: 42mm diameter; 13mm thickness Crystal: Plexiglass Lume: Yes, tritium Caliber: Omega self-winding caliber 550 Bracelet/Strap: HODINKEE Sand NATO Watch Strap Lug Width: 20mm Box/Papers: No What we Love and What You Should Know The watch is in overall nice condition with signs of wear. The case has scratches throughout with some deeper scratches and a slight divot on the caseback. The case appears to have been polished. The lower left lug has a nick on top of the lug. There is little dent on the side of the case at nine o’clock. The lume on the dial has darkened a bit. The hour hand has a crack in the lume. The bezel insert shows signs of wear and has a couple cracks, but is all intact. The bezel ring has a dent at seven o’clock. The crown appears to be a service replacement., 730000