20th Feb, 2025 9:30
Omega
Seamaster Professional Diver 300m
Reference: 196.1522
Serial: 56445038
Bezel: Uni-Directional
Year: circa 1998
Case Material: Stainless Steel, with Helium Escape Valve
Case Diameter: 38mm
Dial: Blue ceramic, wave, Luminous skeleton hands
Numerals: Luminous Dot Hour Markers, Batons at twelve and six o’clock
Crown: Signed, Fluted, Screw-locked
Movement: Calibre 1538 Six-Jewel Quartz movement
Functions: Date aperture at three o’clock
Strap: Stainless Steel
Inner Circumference: Approximately 18mm
Buckle: Signed, Stainless Steel, Push-button deployment clasp
Box: Yes
Papers: Yes
Gross Weight: 130.2 grams
Sold for £1,200
Condition Report
The watch requires a replacement battery, no long-term tests have been performed and accuracy cannot be guaranteed, a full service is advised on all watches and pocket watches once purchased.
Light surface scratches throughout consistent with age and use.
Debris between case and lugs, between strap links and to clasp.
Larger scuffs to clasp.
Clasp in good working order.
Crown screwed tight.
Significant wear to leatherette box and warranty card holders.
Accompanied by an additional link.
The online condition report may not mention mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome.
Watches with water-resistant cases may have been opened to examine movements, but no warranties are given regarding their water resistance.
It is also important to note that we cannot guarantee the authenticity or originality of individual components, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets, and wrist bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration may have changed the original components. Also, we cannot guarantee the authenticity or originality of any engraving or re-engraving on watch cases, case backs, bracelets, straps or internal movements.
Omega
Seamaster Professional Diver 300m
Reference: 196.1522
Serial: 56445038
Bezel: Uni-Directional
Year: circa 1998
Case Material: Stainless Steel, with Helium Escape Valve
Case Diameter: 38mm
Dial: Blue ceramic, wave, Luminous skeleton hands
Numerals: Luminous Dot Hour Markers, Batons at twelve and six o’clock
Crown: Signed, Fluted, Screw-locked
Movement: Calibre 1538 Six-Jewel Quartz movement
Functions: Date aperture at three o’clock
Strap: Stainless Steel
Inner Circumference: Approximately 18mm
Buckle: Signed, Stainless Steel, Push-button deployment clasp
Box: Yes
Papers: Yes
Gross Weight: 130.2 grams
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