France and Great Britain responded by declaring war on the fatherland. Then, on the first of September, 1939, Germany invaded Poland. In 1936, explorer William Beebeew wore it on the Bathyscaphe. ![]() It was used by Yves Le Prieur, the French Navy officer who invented the scuba mask and scuba tank. ![]() One of the Seamaster’s notable ancestors is Omega’s 1932 Marine watch. After all, how did an electric blue wave pattern make it into the classics club, next to tried-and-true traditional designs? And while many know the Seamaster’s contribution to horology and culture, it also helped change the sport of diving to an extent most don’t even realize. Still, Omega’s unique and sometimes controversial approach to the Seamaster is the reason it boasts a host of icons, not just one or two. Yes, there are flagship variations that we most associate with the line. This is also why there’s basically a Seamaster out there for everyone. The rich history of the Omega Seamaster is a journey of innovation, sometimes losing one’s way, and triumphant returns. Unlike the Rolex with their Submariner, Omega wasn’t above survivalist experimentation in the aftermath of the quartz crisis. And when I say this, I mean for better or for worse-but that’s what makes a good tale. When it comes to legends of the watch world, the Omega Seamaster has one of the most storied histories.
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