Lot Number 10. Omega Seamaster 'PloProf 600M' automatic stainless steel gentleman's bracelet watch, ref. ST1660077, circa 1973, rotating bezel with red release button, blue dial with luminous markers, sweep centre seconds and date aperture, marked 'Seamaster 600m/2000ft Professional', ref. 1162 Omega bracelet, 55mm - ** Private single owner originally purchased from Watches of Switzerland in December 1973, included with the sale are a large number of historical service documents and receipts related to the history of this watch - ** The Omega 'PloProf' is one of the most iconic diver's watches ever made and one of the most recognisable because of the 'big red button' which is used to unlock the bezel. Introduced in 1969/70 it was targeted specifically at professional divers, including the famous diver Jacques Cousteau. The best depth ratings achieved by Omega before then were 300M, this watch achieved 600M due to the radical design of the one-piece front loading case. Auctioned at The Watch Auction on 19th February 2020

Omega Seamaster 'PloProf 600M' automatic stainless steel gentleman's bracelet watch, ref. ST1660077, circa 1973, rotating bezel with red release button, blue dial with luminous markers, sweep centre seconds and date aperture, marked 'Seamaster 600m/2000ft Professional', ref. 1162 Omega bracelet, 55mm - ** Private single owner originally purchased from Watches of Switzerland in December 1973, included with the sale are a large number of historical service documents and receipts related to the history of this watch - ** The Omega 'PloProf' is one of the most iconic diver's watches ever made and one of the most recognisable because of the 'big red button' which is used to unlock the bezel. Introduced in 1969/70 it was targeted specifically at professional divers, including the famous diver Jacques Cousteau. The best depth ratings achieved by Omega before then were 300M, this watch achieved 600M due to the radical design of the one-piece front loading case

Estimate: £4000-5000

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Omega Seamaster 'PloProf 600M' automatic stainless steel gentleman's bracelet watch, ref. ST1660077, circa 1973, rotating bezel with red release button, blue dial with luminous markers, sweep centre seconds and date aperture, marked 'Seamaster 600m/2000ft Professional', ref. 1162 Omega bracelet, 55mm  - ** Private single owner originally purchased from Watches of Switzerland in December 1973, included with the sale are a large number of historical service documents and receipts related to the history of this watch - ** The Omega 'PloProf' is one of the most iconic diver's watches ever made and one of the most recognisable because of the 'big red button' which is used to unlock the bezel. Introduced in 1969/70 it was targeted specifically at professional divers, including the famous diver Jacques Cousteau. The best depth ratings achieved by Omega before then were 300M, this watch achieved 600M due to the radical design of the one-piece front loading case

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Auction Details

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Sale Date: 19th February 2020
Sale Name: The Watch Auction