Omega Seamaster 300

Why We Love It

Collectors of vintage watches know how rare it is for a watch to have accompanying documentation, which is what makes this Seamaster 300 so special.

Even on its own, the watch is something special, with a Naiad crown and a gorgeous Bakelite bezel. The dial shows beautiful patina, and the case and crystal show signs of honest wear. It comes with a 1039/516 flat link extension bracelet, a feature which so often gets lost as a watch changes hands over the years; the same applies for the inner and outer boxes, which can often be discarded.

Fortunately this is a watch that was well taken-care of, which we know thanks to the paperwork that comes with it. We know that it was sold in January 1970 by a dealer named Perry Graves. And this Perry Graves was thorough, filling out the entire guarantee and warranty certificate; moreover, service receipts tell a story of a watch that was loved and cherished, as it deserves to be. 

The Story

In the mid-1960s Omega released the second generation of Seamaster 300—the 165.024.

With the Reference 165.024, Omega made changes that truly brought home the fact that this was an entirely new watch than its predecessor. The dial took on a new look, with thicker hour markers than the thin, elongated triangles that typified the first Seamaster, the Reference CK2913. The hands were changed as well: because the broad arrow hands of the previous versions proved hard to read underwater, Omega switched to sword or plongeur hands.

But the most salient feature of this new reference of Seamaster was the case. At 41mm, it was larger than the CK2913’s. Moreover, the silhouette changed completely. Instead of straight lugs, the Reference 165.024 featured an asymmetrical case with faceted lugs. The bezel of the Reference 165.024 was enlarged, and was available in several different variations, all of these featured luminescent material layered inside acrylic.

Our Pledge

Analog:Shift stands behind the authenticity of our products in perpetuity.

Condition

Since our pieces are vintage or pre-owned, please expect wear & patina from usage and age. Please read each item description and examine all product images.

Warranty

We back each Analog:Shift vintage timepiece with a one-year mechanical warranty from the date of purchase.

International Buyers

Please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.

All of our watches include complementary insured shipping within the 50 states.

Most of our products are on hand and will ship directly from our headquarters in New York City. In some cases, watches will be shipped directly from one of our authorized partners.

We generally ship our products via FedEx, fully insured, within 5 business days of purchase. An adult signature is required for receipt of all packages for insurance purposes. Expedited shipping is available at an additional cost. We are also happy to hand deliver your purchase in Manhattan or you may pick it up at our showroom.

Returns must be sent overnight or by priority international delivery, fully insured and paid for by the customer. A restocking fee may apply. Watches must be returned in the same condition as initially shipped.

We welcome international buyers, please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.