THE ESSENTIALS

MAKE: OMEGA
MODEL: 165.024
YEAR: 1967
CASE DIAMETER: 41mm
CASE MATERIAL: STAINLESS STEEL
BRACELET MATERIAL: TEXTILE NATO
MOVEMENT: AUTOMATIC

Early Omega Seamaster 300s, such as the CK2913 and CK14755, featured straight-lug cases measuring 38–39 mm and relatively thin bezels. In 1963, Omega introduced a completely redesigned Seamaster 300 line, marking the beginning of the “lyre-lug” era. Produced between 1963 and 1971, the new Seamaster 300 featured a larger case to accommodate a wider, thicker, and significantly more legible bezel with crisp clicks during rotation.

Whilst enjoying success in the civilian market, these SM300s were so good that they were commissioned and issued to the British military. Over the years, not many of these survived, and those that did remain among the most special and collectible watches out there.

The present example dates to 1967 and features the rarest dial version of the military-issued Omega SM300. The watch remains in fantastic condition, with a perfect dial and a very strong case. We paired it with these original brass Phoenix straps. A superb watch that we were fortunate to handle.