Omega Seamaster 30 135.007 Wristwatch c.1964
The famous Omega Seamaster began production in 1948, with the first Seamaster 30 reference introduced in 1962.
The “30” refers to the 30mm diameter of the movement.
Omega’s 30mm hand-wound movements were produced in large numbers and were highly regarded and proved extremely popular. The first Omega Seamaster 30 used the 17 jewel 286 calibre movement, with a 42 hour power reserve, this being the same movement that powers the watch for sale.
All Seamaster 30 models feature a stainless steel case, Omega signed crown, and the distinctive hippocampus emblem embossed on the reverse of the case back.
The example for sale is particularly pleasing as it features a seldom found black military-style dial with tritium lume. Similar dial configurations can be found on British military wristwatches from around the same era, most notably the highly collectible Omega RAF “Thin Arrow”.
Several Omega 30 Seamaster’s, including some with the exact same dial as the watch for sale, have been noted with engravings on the reverse of the case back relating to their original RAF owners. It is, therefore, plausible these watches were personally precured by RAF personnel, possibly via the NAAFI stores.
Other similar Omega Seamaster 30 wristwatches bearing military case markings have been discovered in recent years and are believed to have been issued to the Royal Australian Air Force and the Pakistani Air Force.
Although the example for sale does not have any specific or confirmed military provenance, it is nonetheless a fine and attractive example of an Omega Seamaster 30 135.007 and would make an excellent addition to any vintage Omega collection.
