This Seamaster Mariner III was the third and final version of the Omega Mariner series. Model reference 396.0938.

HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?

1983 wasn’t a great time for Omega – it was shortly after this model was launched that Swatch bought the company to save them from bankruptcy.  One way you can tell the company was trying to save money was the movement doesn’t carry a serial number.  However, Omega themselves show the watch was built for 1983.  You can see more on this model on Omega’s own website here.

CONDITION

This is not a model you will find too many of.  It is a Seamaster, but the integrated bracelet looks more like the Omega Constellation.  The earlier Mariner models used a highly accurate quartz movement to provide almost unrivaled timekeeping, but this one has a ETA movement that Omega brand 1420.  Soon ETA and Omega would all be part of the Swatch group, and Omega used ETA movements for many years.  We will install a brand new battery before sending the watch out to the new owner.  The dial has very light marks but is good, and the syringe hands appear original to the watch.  The three piece case is secured by four bolts – they clamp the three pieces together – and all the threads are good.  The bracelet is quite long and our sister website, SpareLinks.com, may have extra links if required.  The gold medallion for the clasp is missing and some of the joining pins do have play in them.  The bracelet has been cleaned in our ultrasonic bath.

This watch will be supplied with our branded presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.

Please see the HD video for more detail.  All photos and videos are part of the description and are of the actual watch unless mentioned.  We do not photoshop any pictures, and the images are copyright of birthyearwatches.com and should not be used without permission.

​SIZE

Width with crown  29.8 mm

Width without crown  28.0 mm

Lug to lug length  35.4 mm

Case Thickness  6.5 mm

Bracelet will fit a maximum wrist size of 188 mm.  The bracelet can be sized for you if you give us your wrist size when placing the order.

All sizes are approximate.  The watch is photographed on a wrist of 190mm/7.5 inches.

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.

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