Description
This is an extremely clean and very rare Omega Seamaster 200m dive watch from 1970 we call the “Banana 200.” We coined the name of this watch the “Banana 200” about three years ago and it seems to have stuck! We have sold more of these than any other dealer in the world. The dials were also originally printed in grey and in black configurations, with all variations being quite uncommon. French-military divers were known to wear these watches. The massive case measures 41mm not including the crown, with a mineral-glass (original) scratchless crystal. The vibrant and original rotating bezel clicks one step at a time and is in fine shape compared to the few others we have found. This bezel is not available new from Omega anymore, and has not been for years. We have seen these watches with completely destroyed acrylic bezels. Finding a decent bezel installed on a Seamaster 200 is difficult. The dial is completely original and not a factory replacement, which is slightly different and often seen on these watches. The hands are also original and not factory replacements. The original screw-down crown is present. The caliber 565 was the only movement used in these Omegas as it is a very robust automatic with a swan’s neck regulation. This one was recently cleaned and is accurate.
