Omega Seamaster 600 Ref. 135.011
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1963
Maker / issuer
OmegaThis Omega Seamaster 600, reference 135.011, is a manual-winding wristwatch dating to circa 1963. The piece features a 34mm stainless steel case characterized by faceted lugs, a screw-down caseback, and a signed crown.
The dial is a matte black variant referred to as a 'Technical' dial, which includes a printed red crosshair, elongated Tritium indices, and additional minute markers for legibility. It is equipped with a matching 'pencil' handset featuring Tritium inserts. The watch is powered by the Omega Calibre .601 manual-winding movement. This particular example follows the design intent of the Seamaster model family as a water-resistant, time-only wristwatch.
It is presented on a strap distinct from its original configuration, though the listing focuses on the core timepiece components.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1963
- Type
- Manual-winding wristwatch
- Model
- Seamaster 600
- Movement
- Omega Calibre .601
- Reference
- 135.011
- Case diameter
- 34mm
- Dial features
- Matte black with red crosshair
- Maker / attribution
- Omega
Design
- Visible features
- • Matte black dial with printed red crosshair • Faceted stainless steel lugs • Pencil-style hour and minute hands with Tritium inserts • Signed winding crown at the 3 o'clock position
- Historical Context
- The Seamaster model family was established in 1948. While the name is often associated with dive watches today, early models such as this reference 135.011 were designed as standard water-resistant time-only wristwatches. The reference 135.011 dates to approximately 1963, a period during which the Seamaster line was expanding into various aesthetic and technical iterations.
- Case and Dial Design
- The watch features a stainless steel case measuring 34mm in diameter. The design includes faceted lugs and a screw-down caseback, consistent with the model's intent as a water-resistant timekeeper. A signed crown is positioned at the 3 o'clock side of the case. The dial is a matte black version designated as a 'Technical' dial. It is detailed with a red crosshair pattern, elongated Tritium indices, and supplemental minute markers. The handset comprises pencil-style hands, also incorporating Tritium material for visibility.
- Movement and Function
- The timepiece is operated by an Omega Calibre .601 movement. This is a manual-winding mechanism, which aligns with the production period of the reference. As a member of the Seamaster 600 line, the watch is intended as a versatile, time-only instrument rather than the specialized dive watches that were developed later in the Seamaster family's history.
Identification
- Reference
- 135.011
- 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.
Research required
- Research required: The source does not explicitly verify the originality of the luminous material
- Research required: The source does not confirm if the strap is an original Omega accessory