Omega Seamaster 120M 196 1501 / 396 1501 (1995)

Now available at auction from Second Vintage This classic 1990s Omega Seamaster presents a pristine and highly legible blue wave dial. Supported by its original signed multi-link steel bracelet featuring a distinctive gold-tone Omega clasp logo, this timepiece delivers excellent everyday utility. The matching serial numbers on the case lug and the clean quartz caliber 1438 movement underscore its honest preservation. Brand: Omega Model: Seamaster Reference Number: 196 1501 / 396 1501 Serial Number: 55064661 Movement: Quartz Caliber 1438 Dial: Blue wave pattern with luminous skeleton hands and applied indices Case Size: 38 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Stainless Steel Production Year: 1995 Condition: Good vintage condition. Dial and Hands The dial is pristine and highly legible, featuring a crisp and clean blue wave pattern. Applied indices are bright, and the printed text remains sharp and fully intact, with no visible moisture damage or spotting. The skeleton hands are fitted with luminous tips showing no visible oxidation or corrosion. The luminous material across the dial and hands appears fully intact and matches perfectly, demonstrating excellent preservation. Case and Crystal The stainless steel case retains well-defined lines and geometry, displaying honest wear consistent with regular use. The brushed lugs and smooth polished steel bezel show light to moderate surface scratches from normal wear, with no deep dents or major impacts visible. The crown is clearly signed with the Omega logo, presenting well-defined knurling with only minor handling wear. A flat sapphire crystal protects the dial and remains clear, with no visible scratches, chips, or hazing. Movement Powering this Seamaster is the Omega caliber 1438 quartz movement, featuring six jewels. The movement is clean, displaying no visible signs of battery leakage or corrosion. It is properly engraved with the Omega signature and caliber details, and notably, the movement serial number correctly matches the engraving on the case lug. Strap The watch is fitted with its original signed multi-link stainless steel bracelet, bearing the endlink code 823. The clasp features a distinctive gold-tone Omega logo. The bracelet is solid, displaying moderate surface scratches and scuffs on the links and clasp consistent with normal desk-diving marks. It will accommodate a maximum wrist size of 18.5 cm. Condition Good vintage condition. The watch presents an excellent dial and hands free of moisture damage or oxidation. The case and original signed bracelet exhibit honest, moderate surface scratches and scuffs from normal use, while retaining their defined lines and structural integrity. The quartz movement is clean and visually well-preserved. Dimensions The case measures 38 mm in diameter, excluding the crown. Remarks This Seamaster offers a highly attractive blue wave dial in pristine condition. The presence of its original signed bracelet with the gold-tone clasp logo, combined with matching case and movement serial numbers, makes this a solid and thoroughly honest example for the collector. History The Omega Seamaster line has been a central pillar of the brand's catalog since its introduction in 1948. By the 1990s, the Seamaster 120m evolved to offer a refined, versatile aesthetic that bridged the gap between a capable sports watch and an elegant daily wearer. Characterized by its signature wave dial and sleek case profile, this era of the Seamaster represents a highly successful period of modern design for Omega, utilizing reliable quartz technology to ensure precise and practical timekeeping. / Second Vintage SKU: OME-SXX-0025