The Omega Seamaster 300 holds an important place in the list of iconic dive watches of the 1950s and 60s, or what many consider to be the "golden era" of tool watches. The ref. 165.024 is undoubtedly one of the most desirable vintage pieces Omega produced and is coveted today for its bold and highly legible luminous dial/hands and lumed bakelite insert. Their brutalist design combined with charming aging and patina makes it easy to understand why collectors have come to covet these divers so much. Not to mention their well-documented military history in certain batches of production. Not all variants of this ref. had the distinctive "sword" hour hand but that brings us to why we stocked this particular example boasting this desirable feature which was initially intended to add even more legibilty under high stress situations like military use. 

This particular piece has a fantastic amount of charm to offer and really embodies the "wabi-sabi" x factor we hear about so much in vintage tool watches. It's a survivor with a sharp unpolished case/bracelet yet has honest feeling condition throughout and was undoubtedly enjoyed through the decades. The dial, bezel insert and hand set have a gorgeous custard colored patina adding plenty of warmth. Overall, this vintage example feels like a special collector piece for the story it tells and we're confident it has many more miles to travel and smiles to give. 

Dial: Beautifully preserved with evenly aged custard plots. Note that much of the visible wear is on the crystal and under a loupe the dial is in excellent shape for this reference. Bezel insert: Is correct being the "Flat 1" variant. No crack but normal scratches and wear consistent with age. Gorgeous patina in the lume that has aged evenly. Hands: Are matching. All of their lume is clean and stable. Case: Appears completely unpolished with sharp original chamfers. Honest signs of use consistent with age. Correct signed crown. Bracelet: Correct Omega 1039 flat-link stretch bracelet. Will fit up to an 8 inch wrist. Crystal: Has quite a bit of "crazing" which is normal to see for an original crystal of this era. I could be set aside and replaced for a cleaner on to view the dial better but we believe it adds charm and character as is. Accessories: All the "wabi-sabi" a too watch collector could dream up. The movement was serviced recently, is running well on our timegrapher and comes with our 1-year mechanical warranty.

Year/era: 1967 Reference: 165.024 Serial: 247XXXXX Dimensions: 42mm wide, 20mm lug width. Movement: High grade Omega automatic caliber 550.