Welcome

by Seamaster Collector on April 14, 2011

Welcome to our Omega Seamaster watches fan blog. Here we share our love for the Seamaster watch, one of the finest crafted watches on the planet.

Omega has been producing some of the worlds finest watches since 1848 and in their 150 year history there has few brands are instantly recognizable and universally loved than Omega.

Omega first launched the Seamaster officially in 1947 but the watch had been around in one form or another beginning in 1932. Since that point the watch has become a favorite for many. It has been featured in full motion pictures and iconically known as the watch James Bonds wears. There are over twenty models of the Omega Seamaster with many sub variations and colors.

The Omega Seamaster features the famous Omega hippocampus logo and majuscule letter embedded and engraved on many of its parts including the dial, case back and crowns. Most Seamasters today feature a stainless steel bracelet and clasp,luminescent phosphorescent hands, a helium valve and moveable dial. The variation between all of the features is great, along with the depth of water resistance available. The brand today is owned by the Swatch Company which also owns ETA movements so it is no surprise that all modern Omega Seamasters are power by ETA movements.

Because of its popularity the Omega Seamaster is one of the most counterfeit watches in the world.  From the streets of New York to Far away places in Asia, this watch universal appeal makes it an easy target for counterfeiters.

Omega has many other serious problems besides fake versions of their watch. Another issue they have recently won was the explosion of their watches showing up in the grey market. The Supreme Court recently ruled in favor for them in a case against Costco.  The grey market is the sales of legitimate authentic watches being sold from one market to another at a significantly reduced price. This has lead to dilution of the brand name and value. The problem that arises often when counterfeits and grey market items flood the market is that eventually those items reduce the value and collectablity of the authentic item. Bad news for both Omega and collectors alike.

The Omega Seamaster has been evolving for over 60 years now and for many it is a life time hobby.

Here are the Omega Seamaster Models that are available

 

  • Seamaster Professional Diver
  • Seamaster Professional Chronograph
  • Seamaster Professional GMT
  • Seamaster Ploprof 600 M
  • Seamaster Ploprof 1200 M
  • Seamaster Aqua Terra
  • Seamaster Aqua Terra Chronograph
  • Railmaster Chronometer
  • Railmaster XXL Chronometer
  • Seamaster Racing Chronometer
  • Seamaster NZL-32 Chrono
  • Seamaster America’s Cup Chronograph
  • Seamaster APNEA
  • Seamaster Omegamatic
  • Seamaster 120M
  • Seamaster 150th Anniversary Limited Edition
  • Seamaster James Bond 40th Anniversary Limited Edition
  • Seamaster Planet Ocean
  • Seamaster Planet Ocean Big Size
  • Seamaster Planet Ocean Chronograph

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