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In 1932 the world was introduced to the Omega Marine (as seen on the right), which was Omega’s first real divers watch and the expertise and designs from that watch were carried forward to create the first Omega Seamaster 300.
The original Seamaster line commenced in 1948 and this watch was originally supplied to RAF crews as a military aviator. In 1954 they were sent to SLWR for testing where they were found to be water resistant to 60 metres and temperature resistant between -40 to +50 degrees centigrade.
The introduction of the revolutionary O-ring gave these watches a ruggedness, a waterproofness and a precision which was superior to all other brands at that time. In 1957 the world was greeted by the arrival of Omega’s famous trilogy: Speedmaster, Railmaster and importantly the Seamaster 300.
The Seamaster 300 was guaranteed to 200m although tests equivalent to 300m have been carried out without water ingress, hence the rear of the watch carried the title ‘certified high pressure waterproof Seamaster’. This watch was designated the CK2913 which was replaced in 1950 by CK14.755 (calibre 552) which then became ST165.014 in 1962 thereafter ST165.024 in 1963-64
source: www. omegaseamaster300. com
Here is a custom build, hope you guys enjoy the pics
The original Seamaster line commenced in 1948 and this watch was originally supplied to RAF crews as a military aviator. In 1954 they were sent to SLWR for testing where they were found to be water resistant to 60 metres and temperature resistant between -40 to +50 degrees centigrade.
The introduction of the revolutionary O-ring gave these watches a ruggedness, a waterproofness and a precision which was superior to all other brands at that time. In 1957 the world was greeted by the arrival of Omega’s famous trilogy: Speedmaster, Railmaster and importantly the Seamaster 300.
The Seamaster 300 was guaranteed to 200m although tests equivalent to 300m have been carried out without water ingress, hence the rear of the watch carried the title ‘certified high pressure waterproof Seamaster’. This watch was designated the CK2913 which was replaced in 1950 by CK14.755 (calibre 552) which then became ST165.014 in 1962 thereafter ST165.024 in 1963-64
source: www. omegaseamaster300. com
Here is a custom build, hope you guys enjoy the pics
