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	Appeared in 1987 and was superceded by the 300M. An integrated bracelet was a feature of these models along with quartz and auto movements. Read more about this model range [[Omega Seamaster 200m Pre-Bond\|here]]		Appeared in 1987 and was superceded by the 300M. An integrated bracelet was a feature of these models along with quartz and auto movements. Read more about this model range [[Omega Seamaster 200m Pre-Bond\|here]]

	==The Bond Seamaster ~~arrives~~==		==The Bond Seamaster==
	Released in 1994, the Seamaster Professional 300M has become an icon in Omega's modern collection. It evolved from the Seamaster 200 Ref. 2810 from 1988 but did not as closely resemble the older Seamaster 300s from the 1960s. Even though 99.99% of customers were not professional divers, Omega added a helium escape valve (HEV) at 10 o'clock on all models except the GMT. The Seamaster Professional 300M was made in a variety of sizes throughout the years with its iconic design elements (scalloped edge bezel, skeleton sword hands, unique bracelet) mostly remaining the same. 5 years after its release, the Seamaster Professional 300M got a brand new movement, the Caliber 2500 Co-Axial Escapement.		Released in 1994, the Seamaster Professional 300M has become an icon in Omega's modern collection. It evolved from the Seamaster 200 Ref. 2810 from 1988 but did not as closely resemble the older Seamaster 300s from the 1960s. Even though 99.99% of customers were not professional divers, Omega added a helium escape valve (HEV) at 10 o'clock on all models except the GMT. The Seamaster Professional 300M was made in a variety of sizes throughout the years with its iconic design elements (scalloped edge bezel, skeleton sword hands, unique bracelet) mostly remaining the same. 5 years after its release, the Seamaster Professional 300M got a brand new movement, the Caliber 2500 Co-Axial Escapement.

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The Seamaster 200 PreBond

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	==The Seamaster 200 PreBond==		==The Seamaster 200 PreBond==
	Read more about this model range [[Omega Seamaster 200m Pre-Bond\|here]]		Appeared in 1987 and was superceded by the 300M. An integrated bracelet was a feature of these models along with quartz and auto movements. Read more about this model range [[Omega Seamaster 200m Pre-Bond\|here]]

	==The Bond Seamaster arrives==		==The Bond Seamaster arrives==

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The Bond Seamaster arrives

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	In 1960, the new reference CK14755 was released which was essentially the same Seamaster 300 but with the updated Caliber 552 in it. In 1962, Omega changed their reference number system and the CK14755 became the Ref. ST 165.014.		In 1960, the new reference CK14755 was released which was essentially the same Seamaster 300 but with the updated Caliber 552 in it. In 1962, Omega changed their reference number system and the CK14755 became the Ref. ST 165.014.

			==The Seamaster 200 PreBond==
			Read more about this model range [[Omega Seamaster 200m Pre-Bond\|here]]

	==The Bond Seamaster arrives==		==The Bond Seamaster arrives==

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The Seamaster 300 arrives

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	In 1960, the new reference CK14755 was released which was essentially the same Seamaster 300 but with the updated Caliber 552 in it. In 1962, Omega changed their reference number system and the CK14755 became the Ref. ST 165.014.		In 1960, the new reference CK14755 was released which was essentially the same Seamaster 300 but with the updated Caliber 552 in it. In 1962, Omega changed their reference number system and the CK14755 became the Ref. ST 165.014.

			==The Bond Seamaster arrives==
			Released in 1994, the Seamaster Professional 300M has become an icon in Omega's modern collection. It evolved from the Seamaster 200 Ref. 2810 from 1988 but did not as closely resemble the older Seamaster 300s from the 1960s. Even though 99.99% of customers were not professional divers, Omega added a helium escape valve (HEV) at 10 o'clock on all models except the GMT. The Seamaster Professional 300M was made in a variety of sizes throughout the years with its iconic design elements (scalloped edge bezel, skeleton sword hands, unique bracelet) mostly remaining the same. 5 years after its release, the Seamaster Professional 300M got a brand new movement, the Caliber 2500 Co-Axial Escapement.

	==Links==		==Links==

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The Seamaster 300 arrives=

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	Rolex still had the patent for screw-down crowns in 1957 so Omega invented the Naiad crown (Naiad meaning water nymph in Ancient Greek). This crown was mounted on a special spring inside the barrel so as a diver swam deeper, the increased water pressure pushed against the crown to create an ever tightning seal. For long dives at deep depths, this was fantastic but it meant the watch was prone to leakage in shallow waters.		Rolex still had the patent for screw-down crowns in 1957 so Omega invented the Naiad crown (Naiad meaning water nymph in Ancient Greek). This crown was mounted on a special spring inside the barrel so as a diver swam deeper, the increased water pressure pushed against the crown to create an ever tightning seal. For long dives at deep depths, this was fantastic but it meant the watch was prone to leakage in shallow waters.

	==The Seamaster 300 arrives===		==The Seamaster 300 arrives==
	Inside the 39mm stainless steel case was the Omega Caliber 501 which was produced between 1956 and 1960. It beat at 19,800bph/6 beats a second, was fitted with 19 jewels and had a power reserve of 46 hours. The Seamaster 300 Ref. CK2913 was produced with 7 variants, each with its own post-references suffix: Variants 1 and 2 had a back count bezel (The markers reading 50 through to 10 running clockwise), Variants 3 to 6 had a forward count bezel (Markers reading 10 through to 50 clockwise) and Variant 7 had a lollipop seconds hand. Over the years, these bezels were replaced during services so it's very difficult to find watches in original condition with the correct parts for the variant. The design of the Seamaster 300 CK2913 would influence the look of future dive Seamasters, especially the 12-3-6-9 hour markers, coin edge bezel and bracelet design.		Inside the 39mm stainless steel case was the Omega Caliber 501 which was produced between 1956 and 1960. It beat at 19,800bph/6 beats a second, was fitted with 19 jewels and had a power reserve of 46 hours. The Seamaster 300 Ref. CK2913 was produced with 7 variants, each with its own post-references suffix: Variants 1 and 2 had a back count bezel (The markers reading 50 through to 10 running clockwise), Variants 3 to 6 had a forward count bezel (Markers reading 10 through to 50 clockwise) and Variant 7 had a lollipop seconds hand. Over the years, these bezels were replaced during services so it's very difficult to find watches in original condition with the correct parts for the variant. The design of the Seamaster 300 CK2913 would influence the look of future dive Seamasters, especially the 12-3-6-9 hour markers, coin edge bezel and bracelet design.

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The 1960s

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	Rolex still had the patent for screw-down crowns in 1957 so Omega invented the Naiad crown (Naiad meaning water nymph in Ancient Greek). This crown was mounted on a special spring inside the barrel so as a diver swam deeper, the increased water pressure pushed against the crown to create an ever tightning seal. For long dives at deep depths, this was fantastic but it meant the watch was prone to leakage in shallow waters.		Rolex still had the patent for screw-down crowns in 1957 so Omega invented the Naiad crown (Naiad meaning water nymph in Ancient Greek). This crown was mounted on a special spring inside the barrel so as a diver swam deeper, the increased water pressure pushed against the crown to create an ever tightning seal. For long dives at deep depths, this was fantastic but it meant the watch was prone to leakage in shallow waters.

			==The Seamaster 300 arrives===
			Inside the 39mm stainless steel case was the Omega Caliber 501 which was produced between 1956 and 1960. It beat at 19,800bph/6 beats a second, was fitted with 19 jewels and had a power reserve of 46 hours. The Seamaster 300 Ref. CK2913 was produced with 7 variants, each with its own post-references suffix: Variants 1 and 2 had a back count bezel (The markers reading 50 through to 10 running clockwise), Variants 3 to 6 had a forward count bezel (Markers reading 10 through to 50 clockwise) and Variant 7 had a lollipop seconds hand. Over the years, these bezels were replaced during services so it's very difficult to find watches in original condition with the correct parts for the variant. The design of the Seamaster 300 CK2913 would influence the look of future dive Seamasters, especially the 12-3-6-9 hour markers, coin edge bezel and bracelet design.

			In 1960, the new reference CK14755 was released which was essentially the same Seamaster 300 but with the updated Caliber 552 in it. In 1962, Omega changed their reference number system and the CK14755 became the Ref. ST 165.014.

	==Links==		==Links==

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The 1960s

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	In the hierarchy of Omega dress watches, the Seamasters were somewhere in the middle; above the Geneve but below the [[Omega Constellation\|Constellation]]. The Constellation remained the pride of Omega for many years and new technologies were first introduced into that line first. Seamasters and Constellations did share a lot of the same movements but Seamasters were not chronometer tested and were not as elaborately finished. The De Ville started as a sub-brand of the Seamaster but in 1967, it became its own separate brand.		In the hierarchy of Omega dress watches, the Seamasters were somewhere in the middle; above the Geneve but below the [[Omega Constellation\|Constellation]]. The Constellation remained the pride of Omega for many years and new technologies were first introduced into that line first. Seamasters and Constellations did share a lot of the same movements but Seamasters were not chronometer tested and were not as elaborately finished. The De Ville started as a sub-brand of the Seamaster but in 1967, it became its own separate brand.

			Rolex still had the patent for screw-down crowns in 1957 so Omega invented the Naiad crown (Naiad meaning water nymph in Ancient Greek). This crown was mounted on a special spring inside the barrel so as a diver swam deeper, the increased water pressure pushed against the crown to create an ever tightning seal. For long dives at deep depths, this was fantastic but it meant the watch was prone to leakage in shallow waters.

	==Links==		==Links==

Richard: /* The Omega Seamaster’s Original Design */

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The Omega Seamaster’s Original Design

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	Omega engineers was so confident of the Seamaster’s durability, they attached one to the outside of an aircraft and flew it over the North Pole in 1956.		Omega engineers was so confident of the Seamaster’s durability, they attached one to the outside of an aircraft and flew it over the North Pole in 1956.
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	In 1957, when scuba diving was THE sport, Omega rolled out a trio of Master watches: the Speedmaster, the Railmaster and the Seamaster 300. Unlike its predecessor, the Seamaster 300 was designed for underwater use. Ironically, however, the Seamaster 300 could only dive to depths of 200 meters which Omega claimed was due to equipment limitations, not the watch’s limitations.		In 1957, when scuba diving was THE sport, Omega rolled out a trio of Master watches: the Speedmaster, the Railmaster and the Seamaster 300. Unlike its predecessor, the Seamaster 300 was designed for underwater use. Ironically, however, the Seamaster 300 could only dive to depths of 200 meters which Omega claimed was due to equipment limitations, not the watch’s limitations.

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The Omega Seamaster’s Original Design

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	In 1957, when scuba diving was THE sport, Omega rolled out a trio of Master watches: the Speedmaster, the Railmaster and the Seamaster 300. Unlike its predecessor, the Seamaster 300 was designed for underwater use. Ironically, however, the Seamaster 300 could only dive to depths of 200 meters which Omega claimed was due to equipment limitations, not the watch’s limitations.		In 1957, when scuba diving was THE sport, Omega rolled out a trio of Master watches: the Speedmaster, the Railmaster and the Seamaster 300. Unlike its predecessor, the Seamaster 300 was designed for underwater use. Ironically, however, the Seamaster 300 could only dive to depths of 200 meters which Omega claimed was due to equipment limitations, not the watch’s limitations.

			==The 1960s==

	And continuing the tradition of Omega as the go-to watch for divers, famed oceanographer [[The Watches of Jacques Cousteau\|Jacques Cousteau]]’s team wore Omega Seamaster 300 watches during their 1963 Conshelf II experiments in the Red Sea. Over the span of three increasingly longer dives, Cousteau aimed to prove man could live and work on the sea floor.		And continuing the tradition of Omega as the go-to watch for divers, famed oceanographer [[The Watches of Jacques Cousteau\|Jacques Cousteau]]’s team wore Omega Seamaster 300 watches during their 1963 Conshelf II experiments in the Red Sea. Over the span of three increasingly longer dives, Cousteau aimed to prove man could live and work on the sea floor.

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	And continuing the tradition of Omega as the go-to watch for divers, famed oceanographer [[The Watches of Jacques Cousteau\|Jacques Cousteau]]’s team wore Omega Seamaster 300 watches during their 1963 Conshelf II experiments in the Red Sea. Over the span of three increasingly longer dives, Cousteau aimed to prove man could live and work on the sea floor.		And continuing the tradition of Omega as the go-to watch for divers, famed oceanographer [[The Watches of Jacques Cousteau\|Jacques Cousteau]]’s team wore Omega Seamaster 300 watches during their 1963 Conshelf II experiments in the Red Sea. Over the span of three increasingly longer dives, Cousteau aimed to prove man could live and work on the sea floor.

			In the hierarchy of Omega dress watches, the Seamasters were somewhere in the middle; above the Geneve but below the [[Omega Constellation\|Constellation]]. The Constellation remained the pride of Omega for many years and new technologies were first introduced into that line first. Seamasters and Constellations did share a lot of the same movements but Seamasters were not chronometer tested and were not as elaborately finished. The De Ville started as a sub-brand of the Seamaster but in 1967, it became its own separate brand.

	==Links==		==Links==