Vintage
G99 shares his latest vintage Omega acquisition, a 1964 Seamaster 600, continuing his theme of collecting watches from that specific year. His post highlights the superb Calibre 601 hand-wind movement, the watch's attractive silver dial with gold accents, and the personal satisfaction of finding a high-quality vintage piece at an accessible price, despite a minor engraving.
you've probably guessed from the title that today i received yet another 1964 vintage Omega. the only problem i find with buying via the interweb is that you can stagger your buying, but depending on the method of shipping used you can end up getting loads all together or 2 on consecutive days in this case. as i like to test my new watches for several days this means i need to wear one on each wrist which, to me, is not a problem as i wear 2 watches most days unless i'm going out. it gives them more use and means i can wear a functional one and a fun one at the same time.
the latest watch to add to my 1964 theme is a nice Seamaster 600. the 600 in the title refers to the fact that it has one of the 6XX handwind calibres inside it. in this case the superb 601 calibre adjusted to 2 positions. this 6XX calibres were developed as a follow on to the 30mm range (30T2, 286 etc) by Omega and as a high quality handwind alternative to the superb 5XX automatic calibres. i dont know why they are adjusted when the auto's aren't, but its all to the good and they have proven themselves over the years to be extremely accurate, robust and work as well today as they did when they were new. that in itself is a perfect reason to add one to my collection.
i was attracted to this watch firstly by the dial. the gold applied numerals, markers and hands really stand out against the silver dial and 34mm steel case. i've seen a lot of seamasters in my time and this is one of the nicest dials i've seen on a 600. you wont be surprised to learn that it was 'cheap as chips', the reason for that will be revealed at the bottom of the post. it appears to be totally original and untampered with which is pretty much how it will stay.
at 34mm its a standard size for the period and is still wearable today.
here's some quick pics i took this morning. the marks in the pics are from the unpolished plexiglass.
obligatory wrist shot.
here's the reason it was cheap. an engraving on the rear which my repairer will remove for me without touching the Omega seamonster in the centre.
i really do feel that i have pretty much collected the whole range of movements from 1964 so this could be it.the end of the line.
enjoy
Graham
The Omega Seamaster Ploprof 600, reference Seamaster600, is a specialized instrument within the Seamaster collection, designed for demanding underwater use. It is distinguished by its robust monobloc case construction and unique crown protection system, setting it apart from other Seamaster models as a purpose-built professional diver's watch. The design prioritizes functionality and durability for extreme conditions.
This specific reference features a substantial case, often constructed from materials chosen for their resilience in marine environments. The movement housed within is an automatic caliber, known for its reliability and precision, providing a practical power reserve suitable for its intended use. The crystal is designed for clarity and resistance to pressure, contributing to the watch's overall water resistance.
For collectors, the Seamaster Ploprof 600 holds interest due to its distinctive aesthetic and engineering. Variants, such as the unique 1971 example with an inverted case stamp and a bi-directional bezel, are particularly sought after. The use of specific materials, such as Uranus steel in some examples, further enhances its appeal to those interested in the technical evolution of professional dive watches.
It seems you're once again building another great Vintage Omega collection, my friend. Will you stop one day? Best, Nicolas
thanks Mon Ami. a good movement from a good year. like a fine wine :) best graham
The good news, Graham, is that you've collected a fine array of Omegas from 1964. And I've always liked the Seamasters with Arabics such as yours. The bad news is that the official UK Birth Registry regrets to inform you that due to a clerical error, your original birth certificate was dated incorrectly; you were actually born in 1963, not 1964. ;>)`
LOL!! :))
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. . . movement produced in one year, and cased the next ;-) . . .
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