Case size: 41 mm
Material: steel
Movement: automatic, caliber 552
Year: circa 1966
Crystal: plastic crystal
Bracelet: original bracelet (beads of rice), folding clasp, ref. 8220/16
Reference number: ST 165.024
Serial number: 23'475'565
Case number: 165.024 (H.F)
Wear due to age and use.
The movement is running at the time of cataloguing, Bukowskis does not guarantee the future function of the movement. Please note that the movement has not been tested for timekeeping accuracy and may need a service at the buyer's expense. Watches have been opened to examine movements therefore no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant. Potential buyers should inspect each watch to satisfy themselves as to condition. For more information, please read our Conditions of Purchase.
The Omega Seamaster 300, introduced in 1957, and in 1962 it gained further acclaim as reference 165.024, notably chosen by the British Royal Navy. An intriguing detail about this reference is that its cases were manufactured by two companies: Hugenin Frères (HF) and Centrale Boîtes (CB). The Seamaster 300 remains a timeless classic, embodying Omega's unwavering commitment to quality and craftsmanship.