Omega Seamaster 300 W10 British Royal Army

Technical characteristics

Date

1967

Dial

Matte Black

Type

Military issue diver's watch

Maker

Omega

Movement

Omega Calibre 552

Reference

165.024

Case Material

Stainless Steel

Serial Number

24XXXXXX

Place recorded

Switzerland

Maker / attribution

Omega

Design

Condition Report

The auction description reports that the case is well-preserved, noting only minimal signs of previous polishing. The original angles and dimensions of the watch case remain present, with light wear from use. The fixed strap bars are identified as original and are noted to be in excellent condition. The case back retains its military contract number and serial, described as being in deep and crisp condition. The tritium luminous material on both the dial and the sword hands shows no visible degradation when inspected under UV light. The bakelite bezel, while showing age, is free from cracks, and its patina provides a uniform appearance with the dial markers.

Visible features

• Matte black dial with tritium plots displaying dark orange-brown patina • Sword-shaped hour and minute hands with matching lume • Fixed strap bars visible between the lugs • Omega logo visible at the center of the crystal

Case and Dial Specifications

The watch is housed in a 42mm stainless steel case characterized by fixed strap bars, which were a standard requirement for military applications to ensure the watch remained attached during combat conditions. The bezel is a bakelite 'flat 1' insert, which the source describes as being in good condition with a rich golden-brown patina on the luminous elements. The crystal, which bears the central Omega logo embellishment, shows evidence of age-related crazing. The dial is a matte black configuration displaying tritium lume plots that have aged to dark orange and brown tones. The handset consists of sword-shaped markers, also filled with tritium, matching the dial’s patina. Unlike some British Royal Navy-issued models, this specific army-designated W10 example lacks the circle 'T' printing, as it was fitted with a standard dial variation. The case retains the original 'flat foot' winding crown signed by Omega.

Military Provenance and Movement

This Omega Seamaster 300 was commissioned by the British Ministry of Defense (MOD) for use by the British Royal Army, where it was classified under the W10 designation. The timepiece was engineered to meet strict military specifications, emphasizing durability in environments of global conflict. The case back is marked with specific military contract engravings, which serve to identify its issued status within the British military hierarchy. The watch is equipped with the in-house Omega Calibre 552 automatic winding movement. The watch is currently supplied with a grey nylon Phoenix NATO-style strap, consistent with the utility-focused nature of military-issued timepieces from this era.

Identification

Reference

165.024

Serial number

24XXXXXX

Source note

Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.

Catalogue references

No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.