Omega - Seamaster Mariner II - 396.0841 - Men - 1974

- 18k gold bezel
- Insured shipping
- The Omega Seamaster Mariner II is an iconic vintage watch from the 1970s, notable for its bold geometric design and the use of high-precision quartz technology of that era. Main Specifications
Model / Reference: Commonly identified with references 196.0050, 196.0055 or 396.0841.
Movement: Primarily equipped with the Omega 1320 quartz caliber (15 jewels), although some early or related variants use the Calibre 1310.
Case: Rectangular or slightly octagonal design made of stainless steel, often with a 14k or 18k yellow gold bezel attached by four visible screws.
Dimensions: Approximately 30 mm wide by 35.5 mm tall, with a thickness of about 11 mm.
Functions: Displays hours, minutes, and date (some versions with day). A curious feature is the minutes adjustment via pressing the crown as if it were a button.
Launch: Introduced in the mid-70s (circa 1974-1977), during the era when Omega bet on Megaquartz movements to compete in the quartz revolution.
Water resistance: The name "Mariner" is associated with its robustness; it is said that Omega tested these models in extreme conditions on ship hulls during transatlantic voyages to demonstrate their watertightness and precision.