The Watch
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The Omega Seamaster is one of the best-known watches out there, with a lengthy history that spans from 1948 up to today. From its utilitarian presence on the wrists of personnel in the British Royal Navy to its current status as James Bond's go-to watch, you honestly can't go wrong with an Omega Seamaster.
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The Seamaster 120 ST.396.1501 was launched in 1993 as part of Omega's International Collection. Boasting 120m Water Resistance, Hacking Quartz Calibre 1538 with Quickset Date and a Tritium Black Dial.
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Age: c.1993.
Reference: 396.1501/2511.50.
Movement: Quartz with Date Wheel, Hacking Seconds and Quickset Date.
Calibre: 1538.
Timekeeping: Very good.
Service History: Unknown.
Dial: Original Omega Factory Dial.
Dial: Original Omega Factory Dial.
Case: Stainless Steel.
Measurements: 36mm.
Bezel: Solid.
Water Resistant?: Not tested, so No.
Hands: Original Handset.
Crystal: Believed to be the Original Crystal.
Crystal: Believed to be the Original Crystal.
Crown: Original Signed Omega Screw Down Crown.
Strap/Bracelet: On the Original Omega 1501/823 Steel Bracelet. Currently fits approx 7in Wrist with One Spare Link, which takes it up to 7.25in approx.
Lug Width: 18mm.
Getting Acquainted
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Bits that stand out:
- Awesome Black Dial.
- 36mm Case.
- Solid Bezel.
- Perfect for the Summer.
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Nitty Gritty:
- The Case has some evidence of previous light polishing.
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Overall the Seamaster is in nice Neo Vintage condition.
The Dial is in a lovely condition.
Steel Case is in good condition. It has been lightly polished at some point.
The caseback is very nice.
The Crown is signed Omega and is original.
Original Crystal in good order.
Hands are in nice order.
Bracelet nice and tight, fits approx 7.25in wrist with the spare link installed.
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Photographed on a 7in Wrist.