Omega Seamaster GMT 50th Anniversary
Omega Seamaster 300 GMT 50th Anniversary
- Released: 1998
- 300 GMT "50th Anniversary"
- Ref: 2534.50.00 and 2234.50.00 (depending on bracelet)
- Movement: Caliber 1128
- Sapphire Crystal
- Power reserve of 44 hours
- WR: 300 metres
- Bracelet and rubber strap options
- Bi-Directional rotating 24hr bezel
- screw case back and crown
- Special case back engraving
- 2234 has 1610/930 'Speedmaster' style bracelet with deployment and wetsuit extension.
- 2534 has 1513/825 'Bond SM300' style bracelet with deployment and wetsuit extension.
- Early versions have a gold insert on the Omega logo section of the sliding clasp
- Issued in standard Omega faux red leather box, white outer card box, with instruction book, chronometer and guarantee cards.
- A special edition with a unique caseback was issued in Japan to celebrate surfer Jerry Lopez
50th v Great White
Often compared to the Omega Seamaster 'Great White' GMT but there are subtle differences including:
- Case Brushing
- Dial thickness - the Great White dial is much thicker and not interchangeable
- Bezels are not interchangeable with 50th Anniversary
Summary
Often compared with the Omega Seamaster 'Great White' GMT version. There are subtle differences in the models. The 50th anniversary model version has an amazing nightime glow from the extensive areas of luminova applied to dial and hands. Now becoming collectible, the appeal enhanced by the non-appearance of the Helium valve seen on other Sm300 models of the era. The two-tone bezel has divided enthusiasts but can be replaced by other non-OEM inserts. They are robust travel watches that wear as well on the beach as under a shirt cuff. The flashes of red on hands and dial add to the vintage feel as well as legibility. A functional modern classic.
Note there is also a solid gold 18k cased blue dial GMT version with rubber strap - ref 2634.80.93 which is very rare.
