Initially released in 1948 and based on watches used by airmen in WWII, the Omega Seamaster has become one of Omega’s best-known collections. Initially, a dress-style watch with thick lugs, the Seamaster was designed to promote daily wear while remaining functional for use in water with 62.5 meters of water resistance. However, the modern Seamaster that we know and love today was born nine years later, in 1957. This was when the Seamaster 300 was released after Omega was inspired to upgrade the Seamaster after they had 50 Seamaster cases with rubber O-ring gaskets tested in 1955, which led them to work with new materials and push their boundaries. As a result, they created the Seamaster 300, which featured a heavily luminescent dial and handset, a rotating bezel, a thick domed hesalite crystal, and double crown seals. Interestingly, while named the Seamaster 300, the watch was originally only rated for 200m of water resistance, with Omega insisting the watch could outperform the testing equipment. Either way, the Seamaster lives on as James Bond's watch of choice and now enjoys the privileged position in today’s market as one of the most iconic dive watches ever released. Launched in 2015, the Seamaster 300 that we have here is the ref. 233.32.41.21.01.001, which is aesthetically identical to the timepiece that Daniel Craig’s James Bond wore in, SPECTRE. Entirely made of stainless steel, this 41mm limited edition watch of just 7007 pieces boasts an aged luminous black dial, a matching black aluminum bezel insert and the Seamaster’s storied lollipop seconds hand, giving it a wonderful look rooted in the Seamaster’s heritage. Powered by the automatic cal. 8400, this timepiece is as robust as it is stylish.

Watch is in overall excellent condition. The steel case is in excellent shape, with some superficial scratches and light signs of wear. The case back shows light wear with very well defined engravings. The bezel is well defined, with a small nick on the insert near '0', and the inner steel bezel has light scratches. The dial and hands are near-mint. The watch is fitted with an Omega fabric strap and is accompanied by a lightly worn steel bracelet in excellent condition. Comes complete with boxes, booklets, guarantee, loupe, tool, and other accessories

A stunning limited edition celebration of one of Omega's most important watches and one of their most important brand ambassadors, the ref. 233.32.41.21.01.001 is a thoughtful exploration of the Seamaster's design and its place in modern watchmaking's landscape.