vintage seamaster 300

[Dallas 0]

My SM300 is now my favorite watch. I bought genuine Omega replacement case, dial and hands for it. I got a vintage Seamaster 565 movement to go in it. The movement is a work of art. It gains one second in four days and the dial hands and bezel glow like a torch.

 

Here are some picture.

 

 

This is a good way to get a great watch for a good price. I love the classic watches.

[robznet 0]

Now that is beautiful mate!

[houndoggie 58]

I like it... this is on my short list.

[rsea 0]

SM300 is a beautiful watch but what's with those photo's! Looks like they were taken with a 90s model digital camera while riding a mechanical bull! lol

[DeLaForce 2]

Did you shoot these through an eye loupe or magnifier ? Nice watch

[Dallas 0]

I like it... this is on my short list.

 

I actually think the SM300 is better than a 5513. Now lets see if I get flamed.

 

But seriously, these old Omega 565s movements are pure works of art to look at, and they are great time keepers. The styling of the watch is also a true classic.

 

I have been playing with watches for awhile now. Started working on asian then ETA movements. Now I am not TOO scared to work on the high dollar movements. I did screw up the balance spring on my Tag 2892A2 movement. That nearly made me cry.

 

I forgot about the second hand pinion spring when I put the hands on this dial. Of course I bent it and the second hand stuttered like crazy. Had to pull the winding bridge off and fix it. Now she runs great.

 

I have practiced putting solid lugs on some asian omega cases. Now, I am thinking of making an homage RN SM300 with a replacement Omega case like this.

[Dallas 0]

SM300 is a beautiful watch but what's with those photo's! Looks like they were taken with a 90s model digital camera while riding a mechanical bull! lol

 

No, I shot them hand held with my sony alpha 55. I did not have a macro lens, so I had to use plus lenses on the filter threads. I should not have drank the coffee. :damnthecolonials:

Edited November 9, 2011 by Dallas

[Luthier 1]

Yes, no "coffee" before taking pictures, your hands were shaking.

Or use tripod.

[Dallas 0]

Yes, no "coffee" before taking pictures, your hands were shaking.

Or use tripod.

Ok, I will try to take some better ones. I guess I will pull out the tripod. Man y'all are a tough group. :damnthecolonials:

[Dallas 0]

Yes, no "coffee" before taking pictures, your hands were shaking.

Or use tripod.

Ok, I will try to take some better ones. I guess I will pull out the tripod. Man y'all are a tough group.

 

Take 2:

[Member X 91]

Much better

 

 

mspangl has one much the same!

[g.man 0]

That's a stunning timepiece indeed.

 

enjoy

 

g.man

[LHOOQ 0]

Congratulations! The mid-500-series movements are the best Omega movements of all time, in my opinion, and the prettiest mass-produced automatics.

[powderfreak 0]

Lovely watch! I have a very cheap 21j rep, but I really like it! You have a good taste B)

[hacke 0]

Very nice watch!

I have been thinking of building my own, but with no-date, the 165.024.

Where did you buy you case if i might ask?

 

/Hacke

[scope 3]

Very nice watch. Congrats, I agree that the vintage Omega movements are real stunners.