A real treasure and a wonderful find, this Omega Seamaster 300 has a genuine story behind it, having been worn daily by its last two family owners before being stored away in recent years. What you see here is an honest, untouched survivor — exactly the kind of watch collectors search for.

We have deliberately carried out minimal work, preserving as much originality and character as possible.

Key Details

• Model: Omega Seamaster 300
• Era: Early 1960s
• Case Material: Stainless steel
• Dial: Original black dial
• Hands: Original
• Bezel: Likely service replacement
• Crystal: Original plexiglass
• Movement: Omega automatic movement
• Strap: Omega NATO style strap (black with grey stripes)
• Buckle: Omega‑signed
• Crown: Omega NOS replacement
• Water Resistance: Not guaranteed due to age
• Guarantee: 12‑month mechanical guarantee

Condition Report

Case: Appears unpolished, showing honest wear, marks and scratches from decades of use.
Dial: Original with natural ageing and discolouration, giving a highly desirable vintage patina.
Hands: Original and consistent with the dial.
Bezel: Possibly replaced during a past service; still correct in appearance.
Crystal: Plexiglass appears original with expected age‑related wear.
Crown: Replaced with period‑correct Omega NOS crown.
Overall: A genuine, untouched example with authentic wear and character throughout.

Working Order

Inspected and regulated by our watchmaker.
Running at approximately ±9 seconds per day.
Strong mechanical performance for a watch of this age.
Supplied with a 12‑month mechanical guarantee.

Our View

The Seamaster 300 is one of Omega’s most historically important dive watches, introduced in 1957 for professional use. This example embodies exactly what collectors are looking for — originality, honest wear, and a genuine story.

It has not been over‑restored or polished into something it isn’t. Instead, it shows its life proudly, with patina, ageing and “battle scars” that cannot be recreated. Mechanically sound and visually compelling, this is a rare opportunity to own a truly honest Seamaster 300 that has lived a life and still has plenty left to give.