Omega - Seamaster Professional 200M - No reserve price - 396.1042 - Men - 1980-1989

Now available at auction from Second Vintage

This early 'Pre-Bond' Omega Seamaster 200M presents a highly sought-after configuration, distinguished by its short-lived thermocompensated caliber 1441 quartz movement. The attractive champagne dial features creamy aged luminous markers and distinctive Mercedes hands showing honest vintage oxidation, offering a compelling blend of 1980s character and precise technological history.

Brand: Omega
Model: Seamaster 200M
Reference Number: 396.1042
Movement: Quartz, caliber 1441
Dial: Champagne with creamy aged luminous markers
Case Size: 38mm (excluding the crown)
Case Material: Stainless steel
Production Year: 1980s
Condition: Good vintage condition.

Dial and Hands
The dial features a champagne and gold-tone finish that remains well preserved, displaying an attractive patina. Applied luminous indices with gold-tone surrounds complement the crisp printed text. The luminous material has aged to a warm, creamy color. Under macro inspection, minor dust or spotting is visible on the dial surface. The watch is fitted with gold-tone Mercedes-style hands, which exhibit noticeable oxidation and patina on their metal surfaces. The luminous material on the hands remains intact and perfectly matches the dial indices.

Case and Crystal
The stainless steel case features a brushed finish with edges that remain generally well-defined. The case and lugs display light scratches and handling marks consistent with age, reflecting honest wear. A unidirectional diver-style bezel frames the dial, fitted with a black insert and gold-tone numerals. The bezel shows light scratches on the insert, along with wear and minor marks on the gold-tone outer edge. A signed gold-tone crown with the Omega logo is present, and its knurled edge shows light wear. The flat crystal appears clear, with no major scratches or chips visible.

Movement
The watch is powered by the desirable Omega caliber 1441, a thermocompensated quartz module. The movement presents a clean appearance with no obvious corrosion, and a battery is currently installed. Visible engravings on the caliber read OMEGA, 1441, SIX 6 JEWELS, UNADJUSTED, SWISS, and 255461.

Strap
The watch is fitted with a period correct stainless steel bracelet featuring an integrated link design and a brushed finish. The bracelet shows normal wear and light scratches, accommodating a maximum wrist size of 17.5cm.

Condition
Good vintage condition. The champagne dial is well preserved with an attractive creamy patina, while macro inspection reveals minor dust or spotting. The Mercedes hands show noticeable vintage oxidation. The brushed stainless steel case and bezel exhibit honest wear, including light scratches and handling marks consistent with age. The period correct integrated bracelet shows normal wear, and the crystal remains clear.

Dimensions
The case measures 38mm (excluding the crown).

Remarks
This Seamaster 200M offers a sought-after early 'Pre-Bond' configuration powered by the desirable caliber 1441 thermocompensated movement. The combination of the attractive champagne dial, creamy patina, and integrated bracelet design makes this a highly appealing collector watch.

History
Introduced as part of Omega's 1988 international collection, this model is widely known among collectors as the 'Pre-Bond' Seamaster. Omega offered this reference with either a champagne or black dial, both featuring luminous hands and hour markers. The highly accurate thermocompensated caliber 1441 was utilized for a very short period during 1987 and 1988 within the Pre-Bond line. This brief production window makes early examples equipped with this specific movement actively sought after by collectors.

Payment and Shipping
Payment must be completed within 1–3 days after purchase.
Your watch will be professionally and securely packaged, then shipped with tracking and insurance for your peace of mind.
We use fast express shipping, with typical delivery within 1–4 business days, depending on the destination.
Please note that vintage watches may show minor signs of wear, aging, or imperfections, which are considered normal for watches of this age.
We kindly ask you to review all photos carefully before bidding. We photograph each watch from multiple angles to provide the most accurate representation possible, and the photos form an important part of the description.
The timegrapher assessment if provided is seen as an indication of the movement’s condition under fully wound testing conditions. As with all vintage watches, results may vary in daily use.
If you have any concerns regarding functionality or defects after delivery, please contact us within 3 days of receiving the watch so we can assist you.
As with all used watches, water resistance is not guaranteed.
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/ Second Vintage

SKU: OME-SMX-0013