Vintage
Blomman Mr Blue shares the story of acquiring an Omega Seamaster 30 Ref 125.003 from a friend, highlighting the charm of vintage Omega pieces. This article provides a detailed look at the 1962 model, emphasizing its condition, movement, and the appeal of less-known vintage Omegas. It serves as a testament to the enduring quality and aesthetic of these historical timepieces.
Friends,
Last year I helped a friend to find a new watch, a Certina DS Powermatic 80.
Maybe not something that I would go for, but perfect for his needs. It was released last year for Certina’s 125 years anniversary. Stainless steel with rose gold hands and indexes.
Nice looking, reliable, automatic, date. A great everyday watch for someone that is not into vintage watches!
Now you wonder what all this has to do with Omega?
Well, my friend’s old watch which he hasn’t been using for many years was an Omega SM 30…
He asked me if I knew where he could sell the watch to get money to finance the new one…
Hm, let me think… Well, I think you all know what happened next!
So, here it is the Omega Seamaster 30 Ref 125.003 from 1962.
As you can see the plexi has started to crack due to age, but the dial is in great condition and the gilt hands and indexes gives the watch a nice warm glow. To replace the plexi is not a big deal, should be an easy fix for a watchmaker.
The Omega has a 35 mm water resistant stainless steel case, screw down case back. 47 mm lug to lug and 18 mm between the lugs. The case looks like it hasn’t been or only lightly been polished, lugs still have the clear facets.
As you can see in the case back -62, but also the movement number 19.2 million is spot on for 1962.
Inside is the manual Cal 269. 30 mm movement, 4 mm high, 18000 vph.
Let’s have a closer look at the movement. The caliber 269 and 286 share the same base, but the later has the central second instead of the sub second.
Modifications: New chock protecting device called NOVOCHOC and fitting of adjustable stud holder…
The Breguet spring is now replaced by a flat spring and banking pins discontinued…
Omega Cal 269, 17 jewels, 42 hours power reserve.
Spare parts…
This Omega Seamaster 30 is not a sports watch and can of course not compare with the legend SM 300… But it has its charm!
Once I got the plexi fixed this one will start to get some well-deserved wrist time!
So, even if the SM 30 is not as famous or is surrounded by the mythical sphere that early divers like the SM 300 has…
It is definitely a watch worthy of the name Seamaster!
And it carries the mark on the back to prove it!
Hope you enjoy this lesser known Seamaster as much as I do.
Now when I have started I will try to find time to present some more of my lesser known Omega’s…
I still have to find “my” Speedmaster to complete the Trilogy…
One day I hope you will be able to read my “Third step” post…
Best
Blomman
This message has been edited by blomman on 2014-08-25 12:44:59a JLC then Zenith then GP and now Omega No one is safe any more!!! Hide your daughters!!!! :) :) Quite a charming catch and in my fave combo Once more what to say you take no hostages :) Yours D
Yes, there are some less known Omegas which are Worth some consideration, such as the CK 2042, for example. I let you Google this reference, you will see what I am speaking about. ;) Or some 33.3 Chronographs. Or... These lovely Seamaster ( not 300 ) and ... Rancheros. Or, the CK 2777. BRAVO. As for the Speedmaster, I am in the same case... Depserately. ;) Best, my friend. Nicolas
. . . that was sourced next door to you . . . [image credit: Dr No / watch credit: sdd7820] . . . in Norway. I don't have any frontal pics, but it's a white linen dial, as immaculate as the movement. He's had modern watches from Patek, Lange, JLC, Chopard, and a few others. The only watches retained over the years are his G O, DornblĂĽth, and vintage Omegas. The other Omega? A '67 SM300!
A big congrats to you on getting this, and to your friend on the Certina. The Omega is very nice, and great pictures too - I love how the light plays off the watch and brings out the color of the dials and hands! Enjoy!
You are awesome with the vintage pieces :-) Enjoy! -- Richard.
LOL! They are safe, my friend! ;) But I can't promisse the same about your watches....! ;) Thank you, yes the black and gilt with steel case is a lovely combo. Best Blomman
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