This men’s stainless steel Omega Seamaster has the high quality calibre 1342 quartz movement. Model reference 196.0113.
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
From the serial number on the movement we can tell this watch was made in 1979. The paperwork that came with this watch does not have the serial number on it, nor the model number, but shows a sales date of July 1981. But it looks like this watch was made in 1979 and sold in 1981.
CONDITION
Omega were trying to do everything in the 1970’s – electronic watches with the f300, LCD watches, mechanical watches and developing their own high end quartz movements while many other companies went for the off the shelf ETA movements. All this R&D expenditure nearly killed them, and they were bought by Swatch group (owners of ETA too, and that is why ETA quartz movements found their way into Omega watches in the eighties). However this watch has the calibre 1342, an in house 7 jewel Omega movement that has some unusual features. You can set the hour hand independently, which is excellent for quick changes when crossing time zones. by advancing the hour hand past midnight you can also quick set the date. To set the minute and second hand you press the button set into the crown – this is not the easiest method ever devised but Omega were so confident that you wouldn’t need to do this very often that is doesn’t matter, such is the accuracy of the movement. We will install a brand new battery before sending the watch out to the new owner. The dial and hands are all very good, and visible via a new omega signed crystal. The case is unpolished so will show some scratches, but not damage. The wrist side of the case back is blank, and the model number 196.0113 is on the inside. The Watch Gecko leather strap is new, and could be swapped for a different colour if preferred – this silver dial and stainless case suits any colour strap.
This watch will be supplied with the original papers and our Certificate of Authenticity.
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SIZE
Width with crown 38.1 mm
Width without crown 35.0 mm
Between lugs 19 mm
Lug to lug length 42.2 mm
Case Thickness 9.7 mm
All sizes are approximate.
Included with this watch is a 3 month guarantee and free delivery to UK addresses. If you live outside the UK we can still deliver to most countries. Please see our Worldwide Shipping information, or Contact Us. Payment can be made by most credit or debit cards, bank transfer or PayPal.
From 1st September 2021 we will be planting a tree for every watch we sell, working with the International Tree Foundation (Est 1922) to make this business positive on carbon. By buying anything pre owned you are effectively reusing what already exists, but this takes it further and makes us feel good.
196.0113