Omega Seamaster Professional 200M 396.1062 (1991)

Now available at auction from Second Vintage A quintessential early 90s Omega diver. This first-generation Pre-Bond Seamaster Professional features the early Mercedes-style handset and a highly attractive matte black dial with an even, creamy patina across its painted indices. Brand: Omega Model: Seamaster Reference Number: 396.1062 Serial Number: 53529017 Movement: Quartz caliber 1438 Dial: Matte black with tritium indices Case Size: 37 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Stainless Steel Production Year: 1991 Condition: Good vintage condition. Dial and Hands The dial features a matte black finish in well-preserved condition, highlighted by crisp white printed text. It is highly attractive with strong vintage patina, as the painted tritium indices have developed an even, creamy tone. The watch retains its early Mercedes-style handset, which shows noticeable lume loss and aging. There is significant lume degradation and cracking present, particularly on the minute hand, along with visible oxidation on the hand frames. Case and Crystal The brushed stainless steel case displays honest wear consistent with age and use. The edges remain generally well-defined, with moderate scratches and scuffs visible on the case flanks and lugs. The black bezel insert shows moderate scratches and scuffs, retaining an intact but aged lume pip, while wear is present on the outer steel grip edges. The crown is signed with the Omega logo and exhibits light surface wear. The flat crystal is clear with no significant scratches or chips visible. Movement The watch is powered by the reliable Omega caliber 1438 quartz movement. Visually, the six-jewel Swiss movement is clean and well-preserved, showing no visible battery leakage or heavy corrosion. Engravings including the Omega signature and caliber number are clearly present. Strap The watch is fitted with its original signed bracelet. The integrated stainless steel design features an Omega signed clasp and remains sturdy with normal signs of use, showing moderate scratches and desk diving marks throughout. The bracelet accommodates a maximum wrist fit of 18.5 cm. Condition Good vintage condition. The case and integrated bracelet show honest, moderate scratches and scuffs consistent with normal use, retaining well-defined edges. The matte black dial is well-preserved with a highly attractive creamy patina on the indices. The early Mercedes hands exhibit significant lume degradation, cracking, and oxidation. The bezel insert displays moderate scuffs and wear on the steel grip edges, while the crystal remains clear. The quartz movement is clean with no signs of battery leakage. Dimensions The case measures 37 mm (excluding the crown). Remarks The combination of the early Mercedes handset and the beautifully aged tritium dial makes this first-generation Pre-Bond Seamaster a highly appealing find. Complete with its original integrated bracelet, it offers authentic vintage character in a highly wearable format. History The Omega Seamaster 200M, often referred to by collectors as the Pre-Bond, bridges the gap between Omega's vintage dive watches and the modern Seamaster Professional 300M era. Introduced in the late 1980s, the first-generation models are distinguished by their Mercedes-style hands before Omega transitioned to the sword hands seen on later iterations. Powered by robust quartz calibers, these early 90s divers represent an important transitional period in Omega's dive watch lineage. / Second Vintage SKU: OME-SXX-0011