1985 Omega Seamaster 200 Pre-Bond Steel & Gold 39mm 366.1041

Here we have a rare classic 1985 Omega Seamaster 200 Pre-Bond Steel and Gold 366.1041, so named by collectors as the first Omega Seamaster Professional Diver 300m worn by Pierce Brosnan in the 1995 Bond movie GoldenEye. Since that time, Omega has been a constant presence in every Bond movie. Its 39mm tonneau-shaped brushed stainless steel case flows over your wrist thanks to the integrated bracelet. The curved flanks lead to drilled lugs, with a lug-to-lug length of 43mm and a case thickness of 9mm, ensuring a comfortable fit. On the right side, there is an 18ct yellow gold signed crown protected by crown guards. The unidirectional 18ct yellow gold bezel features broad knurling for a secure grip and a black anodised aluminium dive insert with gold numerals and markings. It holds a crystal above a black dial. An outer minute track surrounds the applied disc and baton indexes filled with Tritium, marking the hours. At 3 o’clock, a framed date window. Yellow-gold Mercedes hands filled with Tritium are complemented by a lollipop-style sweeping second hand. At noon, we have the printed Omega motif, and at 6 o’clock, “Seamaster Automatic Chronometer 200m” completes this vintage pre-Bond dive watch. On the reverse, a solid screw-down case back with an embossed  Hippocampus  “Seamaster” in the centre, representing Neptune, the God of the sea; Pierre Borie conceived it after seeing a picture of Neptune riding a chariot pulled by seahorses; it is the reason why the seahorses are wearing a bridle. Inside an automatic ETA Cal. 2892-2, 21 jewels, beating at 28,800 beats per hour. This workhorse movement features hand-winding, quick-set date, and hacking seconds for your convenience. It comes paired with its original integrated 21.5mm Omega polished and brushed stainless steel and 18ct yellow gold-plated centre link bracelet, secured by a signed folding clasp, and will fit up to a 7.15-inch wrist. This watch comes with its original Omega presentation box and booklets.

This watch is sold with its Omega box and booklets. It comes paired with its original integrated 21.5mm Omega polished and brushed stainless steel and 18ct yellow gold-capped centre link bracelet, secured by a signed folding flip lock clasp, and will fit up to a 7.15 inch wrist. The watch is from Circa 1985 and is sold in worn but fair condition, as you can see from the photos. It comes with our 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty.

I've always had a soft spot for the Pre-Bond Seamasters. They represent such an important chapter in Omega's history, bridging the gap between the vintage Seamasters of the 1960s and the now-iconic Seamaster Professional that would become forever associated with James Bond. What I particularly enjoy about this reference is that it still flies under the radar. While the later Bond models continue to attract increasing attention, these earlier Pre-Bond watches offer so much of the same DNA, along with their own distinctive 1980s character, for considerably less money. The steel-and-gold combination is especially attractive on this model. It gives the watch a touch of luxury without compromising its tool-watch roots, and the integrated bracelet ties the whole design together beautifully. I would not hesitate to add this watch to your collection today!

Reference : 366.1041
Movement : Automatic ETA Cal. 2892-2
Age : Circa. 1985
Year : 1985
Case Size : 39mm
Case Thickness : 9mm
Lug to Lug : 43mm
Lugs : 21.5mm (Integrated)
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box and Papers : Box & Booklets
Case Material : Stainless Steel & Gold
Warranty : 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty
The wrist model's wrist size is 7inch

Formerly known as the La Generale Watch Co., founded in 1848 by Louis Brandt in La Chaux-de-Fonds. When he died in 1879, his sons carried on his dream. In 1880, they moved to 96 Rue Jakob-Stampfli, where they remain today. The brothers produced their first mass-produced calibre, the Labrador. In 1885. Just a few years later, in 1892, they produced the first minute-repeater. In 1903, they renamed the company Omega until 1982, when they officially changed their name to Omega SA. During World War I, Omega watches were used as official timekeepers for the Royal Flying Corps and the US Army. In 1930, Omega and Tissot merged together to form Société Suisse pour l'Industrie Horlogère (SSIH). In 1931, another group was formed - Allgemeine Schweizerische Uhrenindustrie AG (ASUAG). Where SSIH was primarily French-speaking, ASUAG was founded by the more German-speaking members of the Swiss watch industry. In 1948, they introduced the first edition of one of its most symbolic watches: the Seamaster. Omega first introduced the Constellation in 1952. At the time, it was Omega's flagship timepiece. The first models had a Cal. 354 bumper movement in them. Later in 1955, Omega introduced the Automatic Cal. 50x, followed in 1959 by the Cal. 55x (no date) and 56x (date) versions. Many of the Constellations came with pie-pan dials, diamond indexes, and fancy lug configurations. All the gold Constellations of that time have the Observatory of Geneva hand-engraved on the back. The stainless steel and stainless steel/gold versions had a gold medallion on the back with the Observatory of Geneva. The eight stars above the Observatory stand for the many exploits of Omega in the world Chronometer competition. Celebrating the fact that all Constellations are Chronometer Certified. In 1962, when astronaut Wally Schirra wore a Speedmaster on his Mercury Sigma 7 Mission, making it the first Omega watch to enter space. After rigorous tests, NASA used Omega for all their Apollo missions, including the 1969 Moon landing of Apollo 11. Today, Omega is still an astronaut's first choice. In 1969, President Nixon famously said it was “too valuable” and turned down the first-ever all-gold Speedmaster Professional Deluxe. As a response to the ever-growing threat of electronic watches to the manufacturers of mechanical watches, Omega and many Swiss brands, such as Rolex and Patek Philippe, formed Centre Electronique Horologer (CEH). Prototypes began to appear in 1967, with their production starting in 1968. Then, in 1972, Omega introduced the reference 198.030, which included the Omega calibre 1250, a ‘tuning-fork electronic movement which was made under licence from Bulova. Later, we saw a merger of SSIH and ASUAG into SMH, or Société de Microélectronique et d’Horlogerie. This merger took place in 1983. In 1992, the company acquired Blancpain, and in 1998, they officially rebranded themselves from SMH to the Swatch Group. Then, in 1999, they purchased and integrated Breguet into the Swatch Group.