{"id":14651,"date":"2025-03-21T10:12:32","date_gmt":"2025-03-21T10:12:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vintagemasters.eu\/?post_type=product&p=14651"},"modified":"2026-09-26T11:55:07","modified_gmt":"2026-09-26T11:55:07","slug":"vintage-omega-seamaster-pre-bond-200m-automatic-reference-368-1042-from-1984","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.vintagemasters.eu\/nl\/product\/vintage-omega-seamaster-pre-bond-200m-automatic-reference-368-1042-from-1984\/","title":{"rendered":"Vintage Omega Seamaster Pre-Bond 200m Automatic Reference 368.1042 from 1984"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u200bThe Omega Seamaster 200m Automatic, reference 368.1042, affectionately known among collectors as the “Pre-Bond,” is a distinguished timepiece that predates the iconic models associated with the James Bond franchise.<\/span> Introduced in the mid-1980s, this watch exemplifies Omega’s commitment to robust design and reliable performance.<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n

The case<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Measuring 36mm in diameter, the stainless steel case strikes a balance between presence and wearability.<\/span> The black unidirectional diver’s bezel, in excellent condition, complements the watch’s utilitarian aesthetic.<\/span> The dial and hands exhibit a pleasing patina, with the lume plots aging gracefully to a warm hue, adding a touch of vintage charm.<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n

The movement and bracelet<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Powering this Seamaster is the Omega caliber 1110, an automatic movement based on the ETA 2892-A2, renowned for its reliability and precision.<\/span> Features include automatic winding, a sweep second hand, a quickset date function, and a hacking mechanism, ensuring both accuracy and user-friendly operation.\u00a0<\/span>The integrated bracelet, marked 1455\/453, seamlessly blends with the case design, providing both comfort and a cohesive look.<\/span> This integration was a hallmark of the era, reflecting the design trends of the time.<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n

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Overall, this Omega Seamaster 200m \u201cPre-Bond\u201d is in excellent condition, with a strong case, clean dial, and bezel that still looks sharp. It\u2019s a great example of a vintage diver that\u2019s built to last and easy to wear, with just the right amount of character from age. For anyone after a reliable, no-nonsense Omega with real vintage appeal, this one checks all the boxes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

What we love:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Rare automatic Pre-Bond diver<\/li>\n
  • Integrated bracelet<\/li>\n
  • Aged lume in both hands and on the dial<\/li>\n
  • Beautiful condition bezel and case<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    What you should know:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Unless otherwise stated, it is common for vintage watches to not come with box and papers. In the rare example that a watch does come with box and papers it will be mentioned in the description. All purchases come with a bespoke black wooden watch box and warranty card.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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      This 1984 Omega Seamaster 200m \u201cPre-Bond\u201d Automatic is a rugged 36mm dive watch, powered by the caliber 1110 and fitted with an integrated 1455\/453 bracelet. The aged lume and excellent bezel condition give it just the right amount of vintage character. A reliable and distinctive tool watch from Omega\u2019s pre-Bond era.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":14689,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[29],"product_tag":[32,43,620,504],"class_list":["post-14651","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-archives","product_tag-omega","product_tag-seamaster","product_tag-diver","product_tag-vintage-watch","first","outofstock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vintagemasters.eu\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/14651","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vintagemasters.eu\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vintagemasters.eu\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vintagemasters.eu\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14689"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vintagemasters.eu\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14651"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vintagemasters.eu\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=14651"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vintagemasters.eu\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=14651"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vintagemasters.eu\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=14651"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}