Omega - Seamaster - No reserve price - 4255-9308 - Men - 1970-1979

Omega Seamaster Quartz – Stainless Steel Case – Swiss Quartz Movement – Black Dial – Date – 1970-1979

A distinctive vintage Omega Seamaster Quartz from the 1970s, combining the robust character of the legendary Seamaster collection with the technological innovation of early Swiss quartz watchmaking.
The watch features an elegant black dial with applied silver-tone baton hour markers, gold-tone hands and a slender central seconds hand. A framed date window at 3 o’clock adds practical functionality, while the angular cushion-shaped stainless steel case gives the watch a strong and unmistakably 1970s profile.
Inside is an original Omega Swiss quartz movement, offering an interesting glimpse into an important transitional period in the history of Swiss watchmaking.

Technical Details
Brand: Omega
Collection: Seamaster
Case material: Stainless steel
Case diameter: 35 mm
Glass: Mineral crystal
Dial: Black dial with applied baton indexes
Movement: Swiss Omega quartz movement
Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds, date
Case back: Stainless steel, signed Seamaster with hippocampus emblem
Water resistance: Not tested for water resistance
Strap: Generic black leather strap, approx. 21–22 cm
Box: Generic box included
Condition: Grade B

Condition Report
This Omega Seamaster Quartz is in Grade B condition, with signs of age and previous use consistent with a vintage watch from the 1970s. The stainless steel case shows scratches, marks and surface wear. The characteristic angular case shape remains well defined and gives the watch its distinctive period appearance.
The black dial is well preserved overall, with light signs of ageing visible under close inspection. The applied hour markers, Omega signature, Seamaster Quartz inscription and minute track remain clearly legible. The gold-tone hands create an attractive contrast against the dark dial.

The mineral crystal shows signs of normal use. The stainless steel case back carries the traditional Omega Seamaster hippocampus emblem, an iconic symbol associated with the collection and its historic connection to water-resistant watches.
The watch has not been tested for water resistance, therefore water resistance is not guaranteed.
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Story & Heritage
Omega introduced the Seamaster collection in 1948, creating what would become one of the longest-running and most recognizable families in Swiss watchmaking. Over the decades, the Seamaster evolved from elegant water-resistant watches into a broad collection encompassing professional diving instruments, sports watches and sophisticated everyday timepieces.

The 1970s represented a particularly important chapter for Omega. As quartz technology transformed the watch industry, the manufacture invested heavily in electronic timekeeping and produced a fascinating generation of watches combining traditional Swiss craftsmanship with the new precision of quartz movements.
This Seamaster belongs to that transitional era. Its angular case, black dial and integrated 1970s aesthetic contrast with the advanced electronic movement inside, making it representative of a moment when Swiss watchmaking was redefining what a modern luxury watch could be.

The engraved Seamaster hippocampus on the case back further connects the piece to one of Omega’s most enduring collections. A characterful vintage Omega for collectors interested in Seamaster history, early Swiss quartz technology and unmistakable 1970s design.
Internal Reference Number - FLO-218