Omega - Seamaster Professional 200M "Pre-Bond" - No reserve price - 53660517 - Men - 1991

Now available at auction from Second Vintage The Omega Seamaster Professional 200M, affectionately known among collectors as the "Pre-Bond," is a pivotal timepiece that bridged the gap between Omega's vintage divers and the modern era of the Seamaster 300M. With its distinctive integrated bracelet, robust case architecture, and highly legible dial, this model represents a fascinating chapter in the evolution of luxury sports watches. This particular example showcases an incredibly well-preserved dial with a striking, even patina, offering the perfect blend of rugged tool-watch character and vintage charm. Brand: Omega Model: Seamaster Professional 200M "Pre-Bond" Serial Number: 53660517 Movement: Omega Quartz Dial: Matte black dial with creamy patinated luminous plots and pristine surface preservation Case Size: 38 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Stainless steel and yellow gold-tone Production Year: Circa 1991 Condition: Good vintage condition with honest wear and striking dial patina Dial and Hands The matte black dial surface is exceptionally preserved, showing absolutely no signs of moisture damage, spotting, or discoloration. The printed gold-tone typography, including the Omega logo and the "Seamaster Professional 200 M" text, remains sharp, crisp, and fully intact. The hour markers feature applied gold-tone surrounds filled with luminous material that has aged to a highly attractive, even creamy eggshell patina. The handset, combining a Mercedes-style hour hand and a sword-style minute hand, perfectly matches the hour markers in both tone and texture. The luminous material within the hands is stable and visually cohesive with the rest of the dial. A framed date window at three o'clock displays a clean white disc with black numerals. A flat crystal protects the dial, appearing clear and free from significant blemishes. Case and Crystal The 38 mm stainless steel case utilizes a classic integrated lug design, a hallmark of the Pre-Bond series. The brushed case flanks and top surfaces display honest, age-consistent wear, including fine hairline scratches and minor handling marks typical of a worn tool watch. The unidirectional rotating bezel features a gold-tone scalloped outer edge and a black insert. This bezel insert exhibits visible surface scratches and wear, particularly around the inner gold-tone ring and the numerical markers, adding to the watch's authentic vintage character. The signed gold-tone Omega screw-down crown shows heavy, attractive tarnish and oxidation, confirming its unpolished state. The solid stainless steel caseback is deeply engraved with the Seamaster Hippocampus medallion, with the serial number clearly stamped into the lower lug flank. Movement This Seamaster is powered by a reliable Omega quartz caliber, which is the standard configuration for the non-chronometer designated models of this reference. The movement is housed securely behind the screw-down caseback, ensuring the watch remains a dependable and accurate timekeeper ready for daily wear. Strap The watch is fitted with its original integrated Omega stainless steel bracelet. The brushed steel links show moderate surface wear, fine scratches, and desk-diving marks that are entirely consistent with the wear patterns found on the case. The robust folding clasp is equipped with a safety fliplock and is deeply stamped with the Omega logo and wordmark, confirming its factory originality and providing a secure fit. Condition Good vintage condition. This timepiece presents an honest, worn-in character that collectors appreciate in vintage tool watches. The case, bezel insert, and bracelet show standard surface scratches, scuffs, and handling marks indicative of regular historical use. The gold-tone crown displays heavy oxidation. However, the true standout feature is the pristine black dial and the perfectly matched, creamy patina across the hands and hour markers, elevating the overall visual appeal of the watch. Dimensions The stainless steel case measures 38 mm in diameter, excluding the signed crown. The integrated lug design provides a seamless transition to the bracelet, offering a comfortable, ergonomic, and highly wearable profile on the wrist that sits flush under a cuff. Remarks The Pre-Bond Seamaster 200M represents a highly collectible era in Omega's dive watch history. Its integrated bracelet and distinctive handset give it a unique charm that has seen a strong resurgence in collector interest. This honest, beautifully patinated two-tone example is a fantastic entry into vintage Omega sports watches, offering robust build quality and undeniable 1990s character. History Introduced in the late 1980s, the Seamaster Professional 200M was the direct predecessor to the iconic watch worn by Pierce Brosnan as James Bond, earning it the affectionate "Pre-Bond" nickname among enthusiasts. Designed to be a robust, professional-grade dive watch, it featured an integrated bracelet, a ratcheting unidirectional bezel, and a highly legible luminous dial. Available in both automatic and quartz variations, the Pre-Bond was a pivotal model that helped re-establish Omega's dominance in the luxury sports watch market during a highly transitional decade for the Swiss watch industry. / Second Vintage SKU: OME-OSP-0006