OMEGA | SEAMASTER 300 “MILITARY”, REFERENCE ST 165.024A STAINLESS STEEL WRISTWATCH MADE FOR BRITISH ROYAL ARMY CIRCA 1967

Dial: black Calibre: cal. 552 automatic, 24 jewels Movement number: 24’726’564 Case: stainless steel, screw-down back Case number:  A/181/67 Size: 40 mm diameter Signed: case, dial and movementAccessories: Omega Extract from the Archives confirming production in 1967 and subsequent delivery to the British Army

MVT: Running at the time of cataloguing. CASE: with scuffs and scratches throughout. Some light denting to the edges. The bar at 6 is no longer fixed. Case back inscriptions very well defined. DIAL: in good overall condition. Some loss to the encircled T beneath the arbour. Some oxidation to the hands, and discolouration to the lume. The lume at 12 o clock is discolored and not matching the rest of the dial. Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of time and may need a service at the buyer's expense. Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. You are advised that watch straps or bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator or crocodile) are not sold with the watch and we reserve the right to remove these straps or bands prior to shipping. Furthermore, the watch may not come with its original manufacturers strap or band. Prospective bidders should review the Conditions of Business, Authenticity Guarantee, the Guide for Prospective Buyers, and any Important Notice in the sale catalogue.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

Omega introduced the Seamaster 300 in 1957. A very small number of these watches were made for the military. In 1967 until approximately 1970 and custom designed by Omega, watches were issued to members of the British Royal Army and Navy. 

There are some special features to the present watch, which set it apart from standard production. The case has distinctive curved and beveled lugs and fitted with fixed spring bars. The dials feature an encircled “T” designation, signifying the use of tritium for the luminous hour markers and hands. The broad, sword-shaped hour and minute hands were also specially designed. The crown was screw down as opposed to the snap down as found on standard production. The case back was engraved with military markings of the military branch code, issue number, and year of issue. The "W10" designation indicates that this Seamaster 300 was issued especially to the British Royal Army.