Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 2257.80.00

Omega Seamaster Professional 2257.80.00 Royal Navy Clearance Diver Limited Edition

Initially released in 1948 and based on watches used by airmen in WWII, the Omega Seamaster has become one of Omega’s best-known collections. Initially, a dress-style watch with thick lugs, the Seamaster was designed to promote daily wear while remaining functional for use in water with 62.5 meters of water resistance. However, the modern Seamaster that we know and love today was born nine years later, in 1957. This was when the Seamaster 300 was released after Omega was inspired to upgrade the Seamaster after they had 50 Seamaster cases with rubber O-ring gaskets tested in 1955, which led them to work with new materials and push their boundaries. As a result, they created the Seamaster 300, which featured a heavily luminescent dial and handset, a rotating bezel, a thick domed hesalite crystal, and double crown seals. Interestingly, while named the Seamaster 300, the watch was originally only rated for 200m of water resistance, with Omega insisting the watch could outperform the testing equipment. Either way, the Seamaster lived on as James Bond's watch of choice and now enjoys the privileged position in today’s market as one of the most iconic dive watches ever released. Offered here we have the Seamaster ref. 2257.80.00, a limited edition release of 150 pieces that was created specifically for the UK’s Royal Navy with a commemorative caseback sporting the Royal Navy’s emblem. Boasting a bright electric blue dial with a wave pattern, large bright luminous hour markers, sword-shaped hands, and a steel bezel, the ref. 2257.80.00 offers the foundation of the Seamaster’s aesthetic within a unique and rare package. Brand : Omega Dimensions : 41mm Model : Seamaster Movement : Automatic cal. 1120 Reference : 2257.80.00 Bracelet : Stainless steel bracelet Year : Circa 2007 Condition : Very good Material : Stainless steel Included : Watch, box, and papers Dial Color : Blue THE DIAL Boasting an electric blue wave pattern dial, the ref. 2257.8's display offers its utility through its large white luminous hour marker and appropriately aggressive sword-shaped hands. THE CASEBACK Boasting a commemorative caseback with the Royal Navy Clearance Team's emblem, the ref. 2257.8 was offered as a limited edition release of 150 pieces for the UK Royal Navy's bomb disposal team. TIMING MACHINE READOUT This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information. Please note that the watch runs at time of cataloging, but the timekeeping is poor and a service is recommended.