The seamaster 300 is a true classic among diving watches. Like bond himself, the watch shows a flair for fashion, an adventurous spirit. The first seamaster 30 watches used calibre 286 created in 1961, a 17jewel movement with 42hour power reserve and sweep seconds. In the beginning, it was a watch for military and professional divers. The seamaster professional 300m is the most recognizable watch omega has made in the last 30 years released in 1994, the seamaster professional 300m has become an icon in omegas modern collection. The omega seamaster may be most quickly recognized as the james bond watch, but the watchs history dates back to 1948 when it debuted in celebration of omegas 100th anniversary.
But the case back is 100% amazing, with its gun barrel spiral. But our own david bredan infiltrated omegas boatparty launch event drysuit over tuxedo, of course to bring us these handson pictures of the new limitededition omega seamaster diver 300m commanders watch and save the world. The seamaster professional is a label attached to several seamaster models including the diver 300, the ploprof, and the planet ocean. With the release of the 24th james bond film spectre, 007 returns with this iconic timepiece, updated with a new edge of innovation and attitude. Just like its famous sister, the seamaster 300, the diver 300m is also water resistant to 300 m 30 bar, 984 ft. Omega commanders watch seamaster diver 300m limited. The omega seamaster may be most quickly recognized as the james bond watch, but the watchs history dates back to 1948 when it debuted in celebration of omega s 100th anniversary. This feature is especially important for saturation diving, where. The seamaster 300 featured in the film is an updated interpretation of the dive classic launched by omega in 1957. Loosely based on the waterproof wristwatches made for the british military at the end of world war ii, the seamaster was first intended as a robust yet. The first professional divers watch to surface from the watch house, this milestone included that childconfusing unidirectional rotating bezel, a black dial with. Omega seamaster 300m 42mm blue wave dial omega 5yr warranty. Aug 27, 2017 that was documented in the ian flemmings books and the three films that we have mentioned above. The seamaster 200 was initially produced with a mercedes hand set.
In 1932, the company created one of the first diving watches in the world the omega marine. Retrospective the entire omega seamaster x james bond 007. Iconic moments in the history of the seamaster diver 300m the. The very first seamaster 300 has returned on its 60th anniversary. Omega seamaster diver 300m limited edition mens watch 212. There is a very tight link between the speedmaster and the seamaster 3oo. The first omega seamaster, launched in 1948, was a product of the wealth of experience that omega had gathered.
All seamaster 30 watches feature a circular stainless steel case with signed omega crown and a solid caseback with the hippocampus logo. The omega seamaster professional diver 300m, commemorative edition for the 40th anniversary of james bond with 007 logos. It is rated a 9 on the mohs scale of mineral hardness with a cubic zirconia being an 8, a diamond is 10, hardened steel is 7. Last year omega answered the prayers of their most fervent fans, re. Read on to learn everything there is to know about this popular new watch. All omega seamaster professional timepieces are built to dive and thus have a minimum water resistance of feet 300 meters, unidirectional rotating bezels, and strong luminescence for optimal legibility in even the murkiest of waters. A threehand version followed relatively soon thereafter. James bond jokes aside, david did join omega for the. In order to neutralise an arrogant industrialist that is working on a diamondencrusted space weapon that can concentrate sunlight, 007s seamaster diver 300m has. A brief history of the omega railmaster timepiece chronicle. The seamaster 3oo was one of three specialty watches omega came out with in the late 50s. The seamaster 200 was available in both quartz and automatic. An omega seamaster typically has a stainless steel case and bracelet bond style with omega symbol clasp, screwin crown and caseback. New omega seamaster 300 reference book in the making.
Speedmaster and seamaster are knowned as two of the most historial and the most popular watches of omega. History 1947 omega first introduced the seamaster 300 in 1948. It had to be a rolex, he said in his book casino royale, convinced that a. However, the omega commanders watch stands apart because of its color scheme and its design nods to the secret agent. The omega seamaster 300 master coaxial was one of the best watches of 2014, combining the brands rich history with their impressive master coaxial movement.
The seamaster was first intended as a robust yet elegant watch for active individuals who wanted a watch for town and country. Sep 01, 2017 the seamaster professional 300m is the most recognizable watch omega has made in the last 30 years released in 1994, the seamaster professional 300m has become an icon in omega s modern collection. Since 1995, when pierce brosnan wore a seamaster in goldeneye, omega has been the watch brand of choice for james bond. Today, omega is known for its rigorous testing of new movements, cases, and bands. Goldeneye 1995 omega seamaster 300m quartz professional. Oct 06, 2017 in this live show we talk about james bond and his watches today we discuss the pierce brosnan and daniel craig years. She recognized the history of omega seamasters in the british military notably the special. Omega has 7,007 of the seamaster 300 spectres, while they have 15,007 of the other aqua terra 150m spectre watch which can be seen here, and in my honest opinion is on the cheesy side.
The omega seamaster 300 ultimate guide fashionbeans. Handson the omega seamaster 300 spectre limited edition. Today it remains the oldest model in omegas current collection. Seamaster 300 collection archives timeless luxury watches. The greatest moment in the speedmasters history was undoubtedly 20 july 1969 at 02. This image made by omega is perfect to see how similar these two watches actually are, but it also helps to show the multiple differences between them. Hence, to commemorate the occasion, omega decided to produce a limitededition timepiece. In this live show we talk about james bond and his watches today we discuss the pierce brosnan and daniel craig years. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of its release, omega gave the collection a complete makeover, updating the materials and technology while retaining the original design and ocean spirit. Codenamed the commanders watch, this seamaster diver 300m is definitely a piece that is worthy of the celebration. The history of omega seamaster the watch that rules the waves.
It has been a part of the omega catalog since 1957 and is akin to the rolex submariner and blancpain fifty fathoms in terms of what it means to this traditional manufacturer from biel. In all later films, brosnan wore an omega seamaster professional diver 300m. The bracelet on the omega seamaster 300m quartz is heavy and masculine, with a double pushbutton release on the clasp. Seamaster 300 for sale in uk 25 used seamaster 300. Fleming himself wore a rolex, and the prototypical and original cinematic james bond sean connery wore a submariner in dr. The two other watches speedmaster and the railmaster. As a seamaster fan, i think this design stays truthful to the original 300m, but with a fantastic subtle new and look. Does omega finally have a dive watch that can challenge the supremacy of the rolex submariner. But before 2017 is up, i thought it would be appropriate to train our vintage eye on the railmasters two significantly more famous sister watches from the 1957 trilogy, starting with the seamaster 300 we initially covered the seamaster 300 a. After launching a special edition for the most recent bond film, spectre, two years ago, omega has now given the worlds most famous secret agent a new wrist companion. The new dial style was extended across more models in the seamaster professional line for new models introduced in the year 2000but as a supplement to, not as a replacement for, the classic skeletonhand bond style models. The model was an immediate hit and became the brands best seller. Omega seamaster planet ocean coaxial master chronometer 43. Omega seamaster james bond spectre limited edition 300m mens watch 233.
The new dial style was extended across more models in the seamaster professional line for new models introduced in the year 2000but as a supplement to, not as a replacement. On his wrist, he wore the new omega seamaster professional diver 300m, successfully testing it in a true deepwater environment. Included in the discussion are the omega seamaster 300m, planet ocean and. N ews of the latest james bond tribute watch was kept top secret ahead of its official announcement. On chrono24 youll find prices for 1,376 omega seamaster diver 300 m watches and can then buy one of the luxury watches at a bargain price. Retrospective the entire omega seamaster x james bond. The looks and dimensions of the original ck29 are almost perfectly respected, and to our greatest pleasure. Prices for omega seamaster watches prices for seamaster. Omega this timepiece that is essentially the same in terms of casing and inner mechanics as other seamaster 300m diver watches. Jul 04, 2016 the first seamaster 30 watches used calibre 286 created in 1961, a 17jewel movement with 42hour power reserve and sweep seconds. The second crown at 10 oclock is a helium release valve to allow helium out of the watch after wearing the watch in a diving bell with an atmosphere rich in helium. The synthetic sapphire crystal is very scratch resistant. Omega seamaster diver 300m commanders watch limited edition.
Posted on november 21, 2017 october 29, 2018 by josh the development and commercialization of the scuba system in the 1930s and subsequent rise in popularity of recreational diving brought to life a new breed of watch designed for the rigors of underwater exploration the dive watch. The following year, inspired by the historical markings on gondolas in venice, the. The pairing of classic looks with modern tech, such as a coaxial escapement and magnetic resistance to 15,000 gauss, is what makes this watch so popular among its fans. Turler has been a successful watch retailer in switzerland for more than 120 years and one of the few remaining privately owned companies in the watch businesses. Launched in 1948 to coincide with the brands 100th anniversary, the omega seamaster line is the oldest in the current collection. These were eventually replaced with the omega sword hands. Its tough to shake the grip that rolex has in the minds of watch enthusiasts and film buffs alike as the james bond watch first of all, its the watch that ian fleming wrote into the books. The omega seamaster is a line of manual winding, automatic winding, chronometer, and. For more than 160 years, omega has recorded the planets history, served with distinction in space, in the oceans depths and on the wrists of men and women who appreciate omegas blend of performance and design. Nov 19, 2017 we initially covered the seamaster 300 a couple of years ago, but 2017 marks the first release since that point of a vintageinspired piece within the collection. Omega commanders watch seamaster diver 300m limited edition image. The new omega seamaster 300 is a retro return to a model of the same name from 1957, yet despite its vintage roots, its actually one of omegas most technologically sophisticated watches.
Nov 21, 2017 the 1960s omega seamaster 300 a hands on history. Modern peoples deepest impression of seamaster is the role that smart and brave james pound climbed a mountain of swords or plunged into a sea of flames and saved the world crisis riskily in the company of it during the series of 007 movies. The omega seamaster diver 300m originally premiered in 1993 as a chronograph. The seamaster diver 300m collection since 1993, the seamaster diver 300m has enjoyed a legendary following. Omega commanders watch seamaster diver 300m limited edition. Omega seamaster collections hide show seamaster 300 collection. Although some have mentioned that it was introduced in 1962, the first seamaster 300 was actually introduced as a nondate version in 1948. First brought to market in 1948 as a collection of small dress watches and then redeveloped in 1957 under the 300 name as a professional dive watch as seen above, the. Setting the time on the gmt watch can be confusing at first, through a combination of three different crown positions and 2 different bezel positions i can set hour hand only, gmt hand only, minute hand only, manual winding, etc. On the eve of the 24th james bond movie spectre, i wanted to showcase the omega seamaster 300 specter watch and why i bought it here is a great bbc article covering the world premier of the movie from london this week this is somewhat of a special release for omega, as its the 20th anniversary of the brands affiliation with the bond franchise. Prices for omega seamaster diver 300 m watches chrono24. Omega is the last letter of the greek alphabet and it represents perfection and success in the attainment of a task. However, a helium escape valve at 10 oclock helps to set the diver 300m apart.
Launched in 1948 to coincide with the brands 100th anniversary, the omega seamaster line is the. The complete history of the omega seamaster truefacet. In order to neutralise an arrogant industrialist that is working on a diamondencrusted space weapon that can concentrate sunlight, 007s seamaster diver 300m has a detonator pin and a laser in the watchs crown. We look back at the long history of this fanfavorite omega watch. This modern limited edition of 3,557 pieces ensures that you would be able to enjoy this 1957 design for what is was intended for, diving, which is something we would never. As perfect as omegas professionalspec diving watch suited mr brosnans twinkling eyes and. Omega quartz full size sea master used in very good condition condition new battery installed by watch finders. The new omega seamaster 300 master coaxial, a vintage diving legend recaptured august, 2014 when we first got to this years basel watch fair, one of the first timepieces we managed to get a look at was the hotly anticipated omega seamaster 300 master coaxial. Capturing 70 years of seamaster design omega omega watches. The seamaster is worn in the james bond movie franchise since 1995 bond wore rolex submariners in the prior films. The historical development of omega seamaster omega. Omega seamaster 300 all prices for omega seamaster 300.
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