Omega Seamaster Professional 200M 396.1062 (1993)

Presented for auction by Second Vintage This Omega Seamaster Professional 200m, widely recognized among collectors as the "Pre-Bond" Seamaster, represents a pivotal era in the evolution of Omega's professional dive watches. Combining a robust stainless steel design with the reliability of a high-grade quartz movement, this timepiece offers a distinct tool-watch aesthetic that has aged beautifully. The dial features attractive tritium patina that contrasts elegantly against the matte black background, making this a desirable example for enthusiasts of neo-vintage divers. Brand: Omega Model: Seamaster Professional 200m Reference Number: 396.1062 Serial Number: 54030175 Movement: Omega Caliber 1438 Quartz Dial: Matte Black Case Size: 38 mm Case Material: Stainless Steel Production Year: 1993 Condition: Good vintage condition Dial and Hands The matte black dial is in excellent condition and serves as the perfect backdrop for the tritium hour markers, which have aged to a warm and uniform creamy hue. The classic "Mercedes" style hour hand and sword minute hand share this consistent patina, creating a cohesive vintage look. The text remains crisp and white, and the date window at the three o'clock position is framed clearly. Case and Crystal The stainless steel case displays the honest character of a tool watch that has been used for its intended purpose, showing visible scratches and marks consistent with age and wear. The unidirectional rotating bezel features a black insert that shows significant fading and scratches, adding to the rugged vintage appeal of the piece. The screw-down crown is original and signed with the Omega logo. The crystal remains clear, allowing for excellent legibility. Movement Powering this timepiece is the Omega Caliber 1438 quartz movement, based on the reliable ETA 255.461 platform. This 6-jewel movement is known for its durability and precision. The movement presents cleanly and is offering reliable vintage performance, running within vintage tolerances. Strap The watch is fitted with its original integrated stainless steel bracelet, reference 1465 with 453 end links. The bracelet features a double-locking safety clasp signed with the Omega logo and Seamaster name. It exhibits stretch and surface wear consistent with the case, fitting a wrist size of approximately 18cm. Condition This timepiece is in good vintage condition. It shows clear and noticeable signs of wear throughout the case and bezel, which is expected for a professional diver of this age. The dial and hands are remarkably well-preserved, offering a strong visual appeal despite the external wear. The movement is clean and functioning correctly. Dimensions The case measures 38 mm in diameter excluding the crown, making it the versatile mid-size version of this reference. The integrated lug design creates a seamless flow from the case to the bracelet. Remarks The Seamaster 200m is historically significant as the immediate predecessor to the Seamaster 300m "Bond" era. This specific example, with its dual-locking clasp and Mercedes hands, represents the second generation of the model. The distinct patina on the dial sets this specific piece apart, offering a warmth that modern service dials cannot replicate. History Omega introduced the Seamaster line in 1948, but the Professional series truly began to take its modern shape in the late 1980s. The Seamaster 200m was designed as a high-performance instrument for divers, featuring water resistance tested to 200 meters. This model bridged the gap between the older chunkier dive watches of the 1970s and the sleek luxury divers that would define the brand in the late 1990s. / Second Vintage SKU: OME-OSP-0001