109th Auction
2023/11/18
Lot 354
OmegaSeamaster 300
A diver's important vintage wristwatch with Bakelite bezel and stunning matte black dial
The Seamaster 300 was developed for professional as well as civilian divers; it was one of three special models Omega introduced in the late 1950s. The other two were the Speedmaster and the Railmaster. The Seamaster 300 reference CK 2913 was launched on the market in 1957; it is still regarded as the model with the longest production run of all the Omega range. From 1960 on it was replaced by reference CK14.755, followed by reference ST165.014 in 1962.
This Omega Seamaster 300, reference CK14.755 features a slim Bakelite bezel, radium hands with a wide arrow hand for the hours and a slimmer dauphine hand against a matte black dial with luminous Arabic numerals and isosceles triangles at 3, 6, 9 and 12 o’clock as well as acute triangles at the five-minute markers.
The overall condition of this Omega Seamaster 300 is outstanding. The Bakelite bezel is immaculate, the radium lume dot still present. The inscription "CERTIFIED HIGH PRESSURE WATERPROOF SEAMASTER" on the caseback is deeply engraved; the steel case has some slight, age appropriate surface scratches. The matte black dial is in pristine condition; the luminous mass of the indexes and the hands has acquired a charming hue from age and lends the watch its unique, appealing look.