OMEGA | SEAMASTER 300, REFERENCE 165.024-64STAINLESS STEEL WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELETCIRCA 1965

Dial: black Calibre: cal. 552 automatic, 24 jewels Movement number: 22'490'339  Case: stainless steel, screw-down back Closure: stainless steel Omega bracelet with integrated folding clasp     Dimensions: 42mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 200mm  Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Omega International Guarantee dated June 19, 1974, original user manual, original retail guarantee dated June 19, 1974, Extract of the Archives confirming subsequent delivery to the United Kingdom

DIAL: dial is in good condition with dust speckles around the minute track. The lume is still present on all indexes and has taken a homogeneous dark patina throughout. The hands are in good condition with slight traces of oxidation, the hour and minute hands bear minor cracks to their luminescent material, visible under magnification only. The plexiglass bears some slight glazing throughout. CASE: in overall good condition with strong proportions and bevels. The case bears light scuffing throughout, The bottom right lug displays slightly wider bevels than the other lugs yet it does not alter the visual proportions. The outer-caseback engravings remain sharp and legible, the outer-caseback double bevel remains sharp. Bracelet: clasp stamped 1506 1/65, endlinks stamped 16. The bracelet bears some stretch, 10 links located around the clasp are elastic, non-folded links. MOVEMENT: running at the time of cataloguing Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of its timekeeping. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and that a service may be required at the buyer's discretion
"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."

This Seamaster 300 is a particularly interesting piece. Made in 1965, it features an earlier dial that is usually found on references 165.014 or the CK14755 which both share the same caliber as the 165.024. It is fitted with the rare flat 1 bezel and its original 1506 bracelet with matching 16 end links. The piece is accompanied by its Omega Guarantee which confirms the sale date in 1974, nearly 10 years after the watch was originally made. Consigned by the family of the original owner, this watch is a rare opportunity to acquire a most interesting example of the famous Seamaster 300.