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Perfect for coastal weekends and smart-casual evenings, this 1995 Omega Seamaster 300M in stainless steel with a blue wave dial and bezel elevates sunset drinks or a waterside dinner. At 41mm, its vintage character adds sporty refinement to everyday looks and relaxed city outings.
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* Please note that when you buy a vintage product, the dimensions may vary slightly from a new one depending on previous care and storage.
Q: What is the Omega Seamaster 300M Ref. 2541.80 (1995)? A: It’s the full‑size 41mm Seamaster Professional Diver 300M in stainless steel with a blue wave dial, date at 3 o’clock, a blue unidirectional bezel, screw‑down crown and a manual helium‑escape valve at 10 o’clock, fitted to a stainless steel bracelet and topped with a sapphire crystal. Originally, this model was rated to 300 metres.
Q: Is this the “GoldenEye” James Bond watch? A: Yes. Pierce Brosnan wore the quartz Seamaster Professional 300M Ref. 2541.80 in the 1995 film GoldenEye, which cemented this configuration as an icon of the era.
Q: Is this model quartz or automatic, and which calibre does it use? A: Reference 2541.80 is the quartz version of the Seamaster 300M. Mid‑1990s examples were delivered with Omega Calibre 1438, while later pieces used Calibre 1538. Cal. 1538 features an independent jumping hour hand for easy local‑time/date adjustment and an end‑of‑life (EOL) battery indicator; typical battery life is about 42 months.
Q: How do I set the time and date on the quartz model? A: Unscrew the crown. In the first pulled position, the hour hand jumps in one‑hour steps (this also advances the date). Pull to the second position to set the minutes precisely. Push the crown back in and screw it down to secure the seal.
Q: Can I swim or dive with this vintage watch? A: When new, the Seamaster Professional case was rated to 300 metres. However, with a 1995 timepiece we cannot guarantee water resistance without a recent pressure test; unless freshly tested and resealed, treat it as splash‑resistant only and avoid submersion.
Q: What are the crystal and bezel materials? A: The crystal is scratch‑resistant sapphire. Period Seamaster 300M models like the 2541.80 used an aluminium bezel insert, which can develop characterful fade over time.
Q: Does a 1995 example use tritium or Super‑LumiNova? A: Omega transitioned from tritium to Super‑LumiNova in the late 1990s, so mid‑1990s pieces are typically tritium (often indicated by “T” markings around “SWISS MADE”), while later dials use Super‑LumiNova without the “T”s.
Q: What does the helium‑escape valve do, and do I need it? A: The valve allows helium to safely vent during decompression after saturation diving. For everyday wear, swimming or recreational diving you should keep it screwed down; it’s not needed outside of professional saturation environments.
Q: Will this watch fit my wrist? A: This specific piece is sized to fit a wrist circumference of up to 19 cm. The bracelet can be reduced by removing links; if you require extra links, please contact us and we’ll advise on availability.
Q: What is included with this purchase, and what are the guarantees? A: This listing includes the watch, the original certificate and booklets. A Retro Tale guarantees 100% authenticity, provides insured shipping, a 12‑month warranty covering the movement’s function, and a 14‑day return policy for peace of mind.
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AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEED
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For us, authentication is about more than expertise; it offers a fascinating insight into the history of fashion and the craftsmanship involved in production.
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/ Omega
/ Watches
/ Mens watches
/ Seamaster
3 067 £
59%
off retail price
• Stainless steel case, 41mm
• Blue dial with a wave pattern and date display
• Blue unidirectional bezel
• Stainless steel bracelet with folding clasp
• Automatic movement
• Vintage
