Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Automatic, circa 1979

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Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Automatic, circa 1979

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Vintage Omega Seamaster, Stainless Steel, Automatic Movement with Day and Date Function and Deep Blue Dial. c.1979 The Seamaster is famous for two things: overtaking the Rolex Submariner to become the official watch of James Bond, and for being Omega’s most varied line of timepieces. While having been first introduced in 1948, the Seamaster finds much of its origin in 1932. Renowned French diver (and creator of the very first scuba tank and mask) Yves Le Prieur helped to popularize Omega’s Marine Watch, making it a favorite among men of action the world over. Seeking to capitalize on their relatively newfound reputation among adventurers, Omega developed and released the Seamaster in conjunction with the company’s 100th anniversary, as well as Britain’s hosting of the first post-World War II Summer Olympics. The release of the watch was particularly appropriate, as it was based in part on the waterproof watches Omega had provided British soldiers during the war. Its most notable upgrade from its predecessors was an O-ring gasket that provided stronger waterproofing, a design element inspired by the submarines of the British Royal Navy. This 1979 stainless steel timepiece is one of the more obscure variations of the Seamaster. Its rounded square case and deep blue dial give it a look that strongly telegraphs the era that birthed it. One could easily imagine it having once wrapped the wrist of a Wall Street executive sauntering through the crowd at Studio 54. Additional Information: Maker: Omega Model: Seamaster Year: c.1979 Materials: Stainless Steel Dial: 35mm x 39.4mm, Deep Blue Day/Date Movement: Quartz Weight: 86.3g Length: 19.4cm Fits up to 8.5 Inches, Adjustable Condition: Pristine Vintage Made in Switzerland Stephanie Windsor guarantees the proper functioning of your watch mechanism for ONE year from the purchase date. Our watches are guaranteed to be of the period, material and manufacturer stated. Any damage due to accidents and/or wear and tear from use is excluded from this warranty. Stephanie Windsor is an independent watch dealer and is not authorized, endorsed, sponsored by, associated with and/ or affiliated with the original watch maker brand. Stephanie Windsor only sells pre-owned, vintage and refurbished watches that are subject to one or more of the following: Repair and replacement of damaged or worn parts or the replacement of the original watch crystal. The original maker of the watch is not under any obligation to service watches by Stephanie Windsor.

Creator:
Omega
Case Material:
Steel,Stainless Steel
Weight:
86.3 g
Case Dimensions:
Length: 7.64 in (194 mm)
Place of Origin:
Switzerland
Period:
20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1979
Condition:
Seller Location:
New York, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1661110928782

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It’s a celebrated part of Omega lore that the brand’s Speedmaster Professional Chronograph was the first watch to make a lunar landing. But the universal love for vintage Omega watches isn't confined to astronomers, and there’s more to the company’s heritage than the story of the Moonwatch.

The house’s origins date to 1848, when Swiss watchmaker Louis Brandt first set up shop. His sons Louis-Paul and César took over after his death, and in 1894, the pair developed an intriguing new movement.

Not only was it highly accurate, but every part was replaceable, making it easy for any professional to service. The Brandts called their movement the Omega, and as its popularity spread, they changed their company’s name to that of its flagship product.

In 1917, the British Royal Flying Corps designated Omega as an official supplier, and during World War II it became the principal watch supplier for the British forces and their allies. These commissions further strengthened Omega’s commitment to ensuring its products’ reliability under extreme conditions. In 1948, it launched the versatile Seamaster. Developed as a dive watch, the Seamaster proved its durability at high altitudes and freezing temperatures, as well.

Thanks in part to its rugged reputation and Omega’s links to the British military, it became James Bond’s watch of choice in 1995, appearing in GoldenEye and every succeeding Bond movie; it is set to return in 2021’s No Time to Die. Nevertheless, the most famous Omega by far is the Speedmaster, introduced in 1957. The first chronograph to display its tachymeter scale on the bezel instead of the dial for easier readability, it was quickly adopted by engineers and scientists.

Worn by Buzz Aldrin during the 1969 Apollo 11 lunar mission, it’s the only watch certified by NASA for extravehicular activity (space walks) — and, as far as we know, the only one approved by the Russian space agency, too.

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