Rare Omega Seamaster 300 automatic stainless steel diver's w...

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£2,500 - £3,500

Rare Omega Seamaster 300 automatic stainless steel diver's wristwatch, reference no. 2913-3 SC, serial no. 16460xxx, circa 1958, Bakelite bi-rotational sixty minute bezel divided in ten minute intervals, 'tropical' circular black dial with quarter Arabic numerals, hour markers, minute markers and white centre 'lollipop' centre seconds, 'broad arrow' hands, Omega crown, cal. 501 20 jewel movement, the case with Seamaster emblem, the inside signed and inscribed 'Patent Pending', Omega flat link bracelet, reference 1067, dated '4 67', 39mm bezel (bezel at fault)

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Box and Papers - no.
Movement - currently functioning.
Dial - nice patina dial - see images for guidance.
Glass - some surface scratches and scuffs present.
Hands - surface marks present, centre seconds with some paint loss.
Case - light surface marks, surface scratch to the case back, the bezel is damaged with section missing between the 20-30 positions - this section has been retouched with black paint, some loss near the ten position which has also been retouched with paint, further surface scratches present to the bezel, wear to the bezel dot lume.
Crown - adjusting correctly.
Bracelet - replacement dated 1967, light surface marks and some swelling to the links, wrist size 8.00'' approx.
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Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained