Stainless steel OMEGA Marine wristwatch. Made 1940

Information

First introduced in 1932, the OMEGA “Marine” was the first commercially available diver’s wristwatch. It was successfully tested to reach depths of 73 metres, with later trials proving the watch completely waterproof at 135 metres. With a patented double case seal to keep the elements away, the Marine became an instant success by making the dangerous profession a lot safer. 

• Brand: OMEGA
• Made: 1940
• Model: Marine
• Reference: -
• Calibre: 30T2 
• Movement: Manual
• Material: Stainless steel
• Features/complications: -
• Dial: Patina dial featuring printed outer minute track with printed Arabic numeral indices and spade shaped hands 
• Case dimensions: 35mm
• Bracelet/strap: Leather strap
• Accessories: -
• SKU: 03503

Essay

First introduced in 1932, the OMEGA “Marine” was the first commercially available diver’s wristwatch. It was successfully tested to reach depths of 73 metres, with later trials proving the watch completely waterproof at 135 metres. With a patented double case seal to keep the elements away, the Marine became an instant success by making the dangerous profession a lot safer. 

• Brand: OMEGA
• Made: 1940
• Model: Marine
• Reference: -
• Calibre: 30T2 
• Movement: Manual
• Material: Stainless steel
• Features/complications: -
• Dial: Patina dial featuring printed outer minute track with printed Arabic numeral indices and spade shaped hands 
• Case dimensions: 35mm
• Bracelet/strap: Leather strap
• Accessories: -
• SKU: 03503