Omega - Seamaster Diver 'Pre-Bond' 200M - No reserve price - 396.1062 - Men - 1990

Offered in this auction by Second Vintage The Omega Seamaster Professional 200M, affectionately known to collectors as the "Pre-Bond," represents a fascinating transitional era in Omega's dive watch history. Introduced in the late 1980s before the Seamaster 300M took the spotlight on the silver screen, this model established the integrated, robust, and highly capable design language that redefined Omega's professional dive watch catalog. With its distinctive case profile, scalloped bezel, and highly legible dial, it remains a historically significant and highly wearable piece of Omega's maritime legacy. Brand: Omega Model: Seamaster Professional 200M Reference Number: 396.1062 Serial Number: 54800155 Movement: Quartz, Omega Caliber 1438 Dial: Matte black dial with creamy patinated luminous indices and Mercedes hands showing age-related lume degradation Case Size: 38 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Stainless Steel Production Year: 1990 Condition: Good vintage condition with honest wear and attractive patina Dial and Hands The watch features a matte black dial that remains clean and highly legible, contrasting sharply with the crisp white printed minute track and typography. The dial is adorned with applied round and baton hour markers filled with luminous material that has aged to an attractive, warm creamy patina. The handset consists of a classic Mercedes-style hour hand and a sword minute hand. Close inspection reveals visible cracking, degradation, and darkening of the luminous material within the hands, a common and honest sign of aging for this era. A neatly framed date aperture is positioned at 3 o'clock, featuring a white date wheel with black numerals. The dial is signed "SWISS MADE" at the bottom edge. Case and Crystal The 38mm stainless steel case exhibits a sturdy, integrated design with a predominantly brushed finish. The case lines and lug profiles remain well-defined, showing moderate surface scratches and handling marks consistent with normal vintage wear. The unidirectional rotating bezel features a scalloped outer steel grip and a black insert, which displays light surface scratches and minor edge wear, adding to its authentic tool-watch character. The flat crystal is clear and well-preserved. The watch is fitted with an Omega-signed screw-down crown, safely nestled within sweeping crown guards. The solid screw-down caseback is sharply embossed with the iconic Seamaster hippocampus logo and shows typical light scuffs. Movement Powering this Seamaster is the Omega Caliber 1438 quartz movement, a reliable 6-jewel Swiss mechanism. The movement components, visible in the provided images, appear clean and well-maintained, with crisp factory engravings. The inner caseback is correctly stamped with the reference number 396.1062 and the Omega Watch Co. insignia. Strap The watch is fitted with its original stainless steel integrated bracelet, featuring solid links with a brushed finish and polished center accents. The bracelet shows typical stretch and surface wear indicative of its age. It is secured by the original Omega-signed folding clasp, which includes a diver's extension. The bracelet accommodates a wrist size of up to 18cm. Condition This Seamaster Professional 200M is presented in good vintage condition. The case and integrated bracelet exhibit honest, age-appropriate surface scratches and scuffs throughout, without any severe gouges. The dial itself is notably well-preserved, while the hands display obvious, localized lume degradation that speaks to the watch's unpolished, original state. The bezel insert retains its deep black color with only minor surface blemishes. Dimensions Case Size: 38 mm (excluding the crown) Wrist Size: 18 cm Remarks A quintessential late-20th-century tool watch, this "Pre-Bond" Seamaster offers a fantastic entry point into vintage Omega collecting. Its integrated design, reliable quartz caliber, and unmistakable dive watch aesthetics make it a versatile daily wearer with undeniable historical charm. History Launched in 1988, the Omega Seamaster Professional 200M was designed to be a rugged, reliable tool for professional divers and marine enthusiasts. It earned the "Pre-Bond" moniker retroactively, as it immediately preceded the famous Seamaster 300M introduced in 1993, which became synonymous with the world's most famous fictional spy. The 200M series is characterized by its integrated bracelet, slim profile, and functional scalloped bezel. Over its production run, it was offered in various sizes, movements, and hand configurations. Today, these models are increasingly appreciated by collectors who value their distinct 1980s and 1990s styling and their important role in shaping the modern Seamaster lineage. / Second Vintage SKU: OME-OSP-0004