{"product_id":"omega-seamaster-300-military-as09439","title":"Omega Seamaster 300 Military","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original 1957 Seamaster 300 was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/collections\/featured-omega\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOmega's\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/collections\/featured-omega\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e response to the Rolex Submariner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing a robust steel case with a 300-meter depth rating, a rotating bezel graduated with a dive-timing scale, and a metal bracelet with a diver's expansion mechanism, the early Seamaster 300 was not only a functional diver that would go on to see use in Her Majesty's Navy, but is also arguably one of the handsomest sports watch designs of the past century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ve seen our fair share of Omega’s famed diver, but occasionally we cross paths with a Seamaster that’s truly special and breathtaking. Not only because of its disarming good looks, but because of its historical significance, military provenance, and unique story imbued into every bit of patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece, a Reference ST 165.024, is a military-issued Omega Seamaster dating back to 1968. Housed in a 41mm stainless steel case, it features the signature \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwisted lugs,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a fully graduated, 60-click bezel; a signed, screw-down crown; and fixed spring bars — a design feature preferred by the Ministry of Defence — which combined with a one-piece nylon strap, significantly decreased the risk of losing the watch by eliminating spring bar failure. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented with a period-correct configuration, its matte black dial features a ‘big triangle’ 12 o’clock marker, a matching ‘sword’ handset, a center mounted ‘spear’ seconds hand and a ‘Circle-T’ insignia denoting the use of tritium on the dial. The solid screw-caseback bears an engraved military code and the ‘broad arrow’ logo signifying that this piece was issued property of Her Majesty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccompanied by an array of documents confirming its authenticity, date of production, and provenance, this piece delivers with an extract from Omega’s archives, copies of the original Certificate of Service for the British Army, detailed military service records, and photographs of a Mr. Ian Banks, the gentleman to which the timepiece was issued to. Last but not least, this piece comes with a copy of a handwritten letter from the original owner’s son accounting his father’s remarkable journey. An excerpt reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The Omega was given to him on going into Aden, my dad and it were there when Lieutenant Colonel Colin Mitchell (Mad Mitch) and pipers leading went into the Crater District with the pipers playing Scotland the Brave and their Regimental Charge Monymusk.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs my dad recalled at this sight the hairs on the back of kneck stood to Attention, Blood pumping hard - a sight to beholed.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf that doesn’t give you chills, then we don’t know what will.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn fantastic condition, this piece is outfitted on a brand-new, military green Phoenix NATO strap with a ‘Phoenix’ signed pin buckle — an appropriate choice given that the strap manufacture was originally based in the UK and was 100% compliant with British MoD requirements. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn incredible timepiece accompanied by a plethora of ephemera that would certainly have any watch enthusiast or history buff giddy with excitement, this Seamaster is not just a wristwatch — it’s a time capsule with an undeniable soul.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Omega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40846976516183,"sku":"40960227","price":46850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/AS09439_40960227_OMEGA_SEAMASTER300MILITARY_ST165.024-7.jpg?v=1714131754","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/omega-seamaster-300-military-as09439","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}