The Seamaster 300 model was highly coveted upon its creation for its water-resistance and style, made for diving and resisting to pressures of 300 meters. Considered a great achievement for the time, it was chosen by many of the world’s most celebrated explorers including Jacques-Yves Cousteau as well as military diving units such as the British Special Boat Service. The Seamaster 300 was also made famous due to its innovative “Naiad” winding crown. At a time when Rolex had the patent for the screw-down crown, Omega had to explore another path and ingeniously created a crown with an internal rubber sealing pack that sealed the movement and expanded as pressure increased. The higher the outside water pressure, the tighter the grip of the crown and its sealing material. The present lot is preserved in excellent original condition and will make an incredible addition to any dive watch collection

According to the Archives of OMEGA the present watch was delivered to the United States of America in 1967.