She recognized the history of omega seamasters in the british military notably the. The site that brings you the all the original deskdivers articles about the omega seamaster 600 ploprof. The omega seamaster may be most quickly recognized as the james bond watch, but the watchs history dates back to 1948 when it debuted in celebration of omegas 100th anniversary. In 1970 omega officially launched a watch that had been created to withstand the crushing pressures endured by divers working deep below the oceans surface. In order to neutralise an arrogant industrialist that is working on a diamondencrusted space weapon that can concentrate sunlight, 007s seamaster diver 300m has a detonator pin and a laser in the watchs crown. Omega sa is a swiss luxury watchmaker based in bielbienne, switzerland. It is inspired by the omega marines waterproof qualities, as well as by the famous the 30 mm model, which was widely sold to the british army during the ii world war and proved to be. Omegas original ultra waterresistant dive watch debuted in 1970. The legendary omega seamaster ploprof the kraken of. But if you want to scuba dive deep with this watch then it is ready for duty anytime. A handson look at the omega seamaster professional. Omega seamaster ploprof watches exquisite timepieces. The fact that is was certified as flight qualified by nasa for all manned space missions and that this was the first watch worn on the moon, apollo xi 1969 secured its.
The megaquartz 2400 is the most accurate nonthermocompensating watch ever made. While ive been a fan of omega ever since boyhood evenings in front of the television watching olympic broadcasts, and have owned a few of the brands watches over the years, the one ive bought and held is the seamaster ploprof. See this 55mm stainless steel omega seamaster ploprof 1200m coaxial ref. This hulking mass of steel was omega s answer to the plight of specialist divers who needed watches capable of withstanding the damage caused by helium molecules in saturated environments its a great deal more complicated than that but this is meant to a brief history so forgive me. Every omega watch is warranted for a period of sixty 60 months. Omega perfect replica watches swiss made, cheap fake. Prices for omega seamaster ploprof watches prices for. One of the biggest changes to the seamaster came with the release of the seamaster 600, also known as the ploprof, in 1970. This book which bablefish and others translate as the omega seaming machine star story is available via.
The omega ploprof book details the history, development and ownership experience of one of the most iconic dive watches of all time. A mustread for all fans of the omega seamaster ploprof 600. Authentic omega shark mesh seamaster ploprof 24mm watch bracelet 1266 237. Jan 16, 2015 omega seamaster ploprof history in a nutshell. Omega seamaster ploprof 1200m coaxial master chronometer. Im still wondering how the omega dive watch did in the comex trials. The omega seamaster 300 including military watches. This is a watch used by the likes of comex and jacques cousteau and truly was the pinnacle of dive watches. The seamaster story from 1957 to 2014 a pictorial identification guide this is a thread i posted on a french forum and translated for you as i could. Omega ploprof seamaster 600 collectors guide omega. Please refer to the operating instructions for specific information about the warranty conditions and restrictions.
The legendary omega seamaster ploprof the kraken of diving. It hasnt always been the most popular omega, but its now one of the most desirable vintage watches around. F irst produced in 1970 and later relaunched in 2009, the omega seamaster ploprof 1200m coaxial master chronometer as it is today called is one of the worlds most unique and, yes, iconic dive watches. All omega watches are delivered with a 5year warranty that covers the repair of any material or manufacturing defects.
In this feature from the watchtime archives, we test the omega seamaster ploprof, a reedition of a classic divers watch from 1970 with double the originals waterresistance and a manufacture caliber. A brief history of the omega railmaster timepiece chronicle. Seamaster only book announcement page 2 omega forums. In 1970 omega officially launched a watch that had been created to withstand the crushing pressures endured by divers working deep below the oceans. Retrospective the entire omega seamaster x james bond. The original was released in 1968, in very limited quantities, but a few years ago omega decided to update this polarizing diver. I will give the highlights of the ploprof history to you in a nutshell, mainly based on what omega has documented on this timepiece. Detailing the history, development and ownership of one of the most iconic dive watches of all time, the omega ploprof book covers it all. The model was an immediate hit and became the brands best seller. Omega ploprof seamaster 600 collectors guide omega passion.
This book takes the ploprof information that originally appeared on the website and casts it into another dimension, with a vast amount of new information and illustrated with an impressive set of full colour photographs close on 300 images. Whereas many vintage dive watches tend to err on the small side for modern tastes, that is not the case with this one. The seamaster 3oo was one of three specialty watches omega came out with in the late 50s. It was the seamaster professional 600, the socalled ploprof from plongeur professionnel french for professional diver. The complete history of the omega seamaster truefacet. The models in the current collection are equipped with the revolutionary omega coaxial calibre 8500 or the fully magnetic resistant omega master chronometer calibre 8912, so they deliver the best ploprof performance ever. The omega seamaster ploprof 1200m coaxial master chronometer is not for everyone, but it knows its public better than the competition.
Over the last year, ive gained a great deal of respect and admiration for omega. As a result, the seamaster is also one of the brands most varied collections, and is home to an eclectic assortment of models from divers like the planet ocean to dressy sports watches like the aqua terra to vintageinspired timepieces like the. The seamaster professional is a label attached to several seamaster models including the diver 300, the ploprof, and the planet ocean. Shigeru ban is a pritzker prizewinning japanese architect known for his innovative work with paper. Ploprof applies to both the seamaster 600 and the seamaster watches but less than rigorous research failed to notice the distinctions as a consequence the true timelines were lost. Todays trend is for larger watches and the ploprof holds its own in the modern world, matching visual clues and history in the same fashion as modern offerings from the likes of panerai. Dubbed the ploprof from the french plongeurs professionels, meaning professional divers during its four years of testing and development by comex compagnie maritime dexpertises divers and the legendary jacques cousteau, the omega seamaster professional 600 was unlike any timepiece before it. Buying a vintage omega seamaster 300 a quick guide. Inside the front cover is a slew of calibre tables which are replicated below. A brief history of the watch omega is arguably the most storied watch brand in the world, and within the brand the speedmaster is the most legendary model of all. Retrospective the entire omega seamaster x james bond 007. With the latest model from the collection, seamaster ploprof 1200m watch, omega replica moved a level of water resistance up to 1,200 meters 3,900 feet. It was introduced in 1948, and was loosely based upon designs made for the british royal navy towards the end of world war ii. The omega seamaster is a line of manual winding, automatic winding, chronometer, and.
This book takes the ploprof information that originally appeared on the website and casts it into another dimension, with a vast amount of new information and illustrated with an impressive set of full colour photographs close on 300 images over 158 pages. The original ploprof also contained an inhouse made omega movement called the caliber 1002 automatic. It quite remains the quasimodo character today, even among professional dive watches, which admittedly have a tendency of getting rather lairylooking from time to time. Mar 20, 2015 it was 2007 that omega released the last new seamaster ploprof 1200m based on the cultfavorite vintage diver replica watch from 1970. The seamaster is the longest running product line still produced by omega. The omega seamaster ploprof is the worlds most recognizable dive watch. Feb 15, 2017 in this video, i would like to talk about a cult classic the omega seamaster ploprof.
Over time we will add to the site with articles about the modern omega ploprof 1200m, released in 2009 and also new articles about the vintage ploprof. We look back at the long history of this fanfavorite omega watch. Aug 28, 2015 the omega seamaster ploprof 1200m coaxial master chronometer is not for everyone, but it knows its public better than the competition. Imho by the 75th anniversary of the seamaster we should know the complete history of the seamaster and thats why this book is important. Dec 28, 2017 one of the biggest changes to the seamaster came with the release of the seamaster 600, also known as the ploprof, in 1970. Scroll down for the results, along with a gallery of original photos by nik scholzel.
In the late 1960s, professional diving organisation like comex pioneered the new technique of saturation diving. For 2015, we get the interesting and welcome update to the 2007 seamaster ploprof 1200m with the omega seamaster ploprof. Aug 06, 2018 in this feature from the watchtime archives, we test the omega seamaster ploprof, a reedition of a classic divers watch from 1970 with double the originals waterresistance and a manufacture caliber. Omega ploprof seamaster 600 omega seamaster 600 ploprof. The seamaster is worn in the james bond movie franchise since 1995 bond wore rolex submariners in the prior films. Sep 01, 2017 omega continued to innovate with their diving seamasters and created a beautiful monstrosity of steel. Although remakes are a very dangerous path for a company, i think that omega managed to keep the character of the old one, whilst blending in some luxurious new details.
It is still the only watch to hold the title of certified marine chronometer and was the first watch produced with a tsa time second adjustment to enable the hour to be changed independently of minutes and seconds along with a separate pusher for setting. An omega seamaster typically has a stainless steel case and bracelet bond style with omega symbol clasp, screwin crown and caseback. For 2015, we get the interesting and welcome update to the 2007 seamaster ploprof 1200m with the omega seamaster ploprof 1200m coaxial master chronometer. Discover a large selection of omega seamaster ploprof watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. Inside of each omega seamaster ploprof 1200m watches is an inhouse omega made caliber 8500 automatic coaxial escapement chronometer movement. All omega seamaster professional timepieces are built to dive and thus have a minimum water resistance of feet 300 meters, unidirectional rotating bezels, and strong luminescence for optimal legibility in even the murkiest of waters. The modern omega seamaster ploprof 1200m holds those principles true at least it emulates them well.
Omega marine made history in the ocean conquest and received enthusiastic testimonies from submarine explorers. The two other watches speedmaster and the railmaster. The 8500 is a pretty good movement which ive discussed before. Review of the omega seamaster professional model 2255. Omega seamaster ploprof 1200 the increasing number of the military and commercial diving professionals in the sixties, as well as the increased requirements for the diving watches, lead to a collaboration between omega and jacques cousteau to create an extreme waterresistant watch. The american army, nasa, and the olympic committee have notably chosen its watches as official timekeepers. Today it remains the oldest model in omegas current collection. Released in 1957, the ck2914 railmaster along with the ck29 seamaster and the ck2915 speedmaster was part of omegas new collection of tool watches.
Omega seamaster ploprof all prices for omega seamaster. However, the title of the most famous seamaster belongs to the planet ocean which is, at the same time, omegas leading sport line. Omega continued to innovate with their diving seamasters and created a beautiful monstrosity of steel. Ok, i know i need a copy of a journey through time, but thats going to be a while. The original seamaster s key feature was an oring gasket used to provide its waterproof seal. The new omega seamaster ploprof 1200m is faithful in design to its ancestor but incorporates some differences as well. Because of a titling mistake in the so called reference book for this watch, it was held out as being called the ploprof, when in fact it was the 2nd of two ploprofs, the 1st being the, a mistake which blurred the true history of this watch. Feb 14, 2019 its very interesting to see the development of the dive watch as it was a necessary life saving tool for both scuba and professional divers. Omega seamaster ploprof 1200 the increasing number of the military and commercial diving professionals in the sixties, as well as the increased requirements for the diving watches, lead to a collaboration between omega and jacques. A handson look at the omega seamaster professional ploprof 1200 live pics weve told you before about the omega seamaster ploprof, designed in the 1960s with none other than jacques cousteau. No longer is a mechanical dive watch necessary or even used often by professional divers. There is a very tight link between the speedmaster and the seamaster 3oo. Omega ploprof 1200 m omega coaxial master chronometer 55 x 48 mm.
The omega seamaster may be most quickly recognized as the james bond watch, but the watchs history dates back to 1948 when it debuted in celebration of omega s 100th anniversary. Here is a brief history of the divers seamasters from 1957 to 2014. This is a watch used by the likes of comex and jacques cousteau and truly was. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. Buy omega watches here at exquisite timepieces, we are authorized dealers, all collections. This doesnt necessarily mean you can toss away the book on the ploprof by jon. The omega seamaster is a line of manual winding, automatic winding, chronometer, and quartz watches that omega has produced since 1948. In order to neutralise an arrogant industrialist that is working on a diamondencrusted space weapon that can concentrate sunlight, 007s seamaster diver 300m.
Hands on the omega seamaster ploprof 1200m coaxial master. The company has an incredibly rich history, and the quality of their watches is first rate. It was 2007 that omega released the last new seamaster ploprof 1200m based on the cultfavorite vintage diver replica watch from 1970. Instead, the omega seamaster ploprof 1200m coaxial master chronometer features a superior movement and an updated case and bracelet, from steel to grade 5 titanium. Its very interesting to see the development of the dive watch as it was a necessary life saving tool for both scuba and professional divers. In this video, i would like to talk about a cult classic the omega seamaster ploprof. The brand name also carries with it a degree of recognition and prestige. The omega ploprof is an inappropriate title for the seamaster 600 arising out of an error repeated in an earlier reference book. A handson look at the omega seamaster professional ploprof. For detailed history on the omega seamaster ploprof 600 i would direct you to this article on the omega ploprofs history, written by jon wallis. About omega seamaster watches with a history that dates back to 1948, the seamaster is omegas oldest collection still in production today. Philippe lacombe is a french stilllife photographer. On chrono24 youll find prices for 97 omega seamaster ploprof watches and can then buy one of the luxury watches at a bargain price.
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