Omega Seamaster 600 Ref. 136.011
Dress Watch / Vintage Dress Seamaster · Omega (Swatch Group), Luxury tier, renowned for historical significance and robust manufacturing
Period: Vintage Mid-Century (1960s)
Type
Dress Watch / Vintage Dress Seamaster
Brand
Omega (Swatch Group), Luxury tier, renowned for historical significance and robust manufacturing
Movement
Manual-wind mechanical, Omega Caliber 610 or 613, 17 jewels, 19,800 vph, approximately 42-hour power reserve
Dimensions
Case diameter: 34 mm, thickness: 10 mm, lug-to-lug: 40 mm, lug width: 18 mm
Description
A classic and elegant mid-century vintage Omega Seamaster 600. The watch showcases a clean silver sunburst dial, sharp applied gold markers, and a date display at the traditional 3 o'clock position. Housed in a warm gold-capped case with classic downturned lugs, it represents the quintessential minimalist dress watch of the 1960s with robust tool-watch heritage under the hood.
Key Features
Manual-wind Omega in-house caliber, distinctive 'Seamaster 600' dial text designation, iconic twisted or downturned vintage lugs, and signed crown and crystal
Dial Description
Silver sunburst dial with applied gold baton indices and black inserts, black stick hands with luminous inserts, date window at 3 o'clock with a framed border, signed with the applied Omega logo and text 'Omega Seamaster 600'
Case Material
Gold-capped or yellow gold-plated stainless steel with a combination of polished and brushed finishes
Crystal Type
Acrylic/hesalite crystal with a high-dome profile and central Omega logo signature
Bezel Details
Fixed smooth polished yellow gold bezel integrated seamlessly into the round case design
Crown & Pushers
Signed original push-pull crown in yellow gold featuring the raised vintage Omega horseshoe logo
Bracelet or Strap
Aftermarket dark brown leather strap with faux alligator texture, white stitching, and a gold-tone pin buckle
Caseback Details
Solid stainless steel screw-down case back typically featuring the classic embossed Seamaster hippocampus (sea monster) logo
Movement Type
Manual-wind mechanical, Omega Caliber 610 or 613, 17 jewels, 19,800 vph, approximately 42-hour power reserve
Water Resistance
Originally rated to 30 meters (3 ATM), but due to age, vintage gaskets, and wear, this watch should now be considered strictly non-water resistant.
Origin & Provenance
Swiss Made, manufactured in Bienne, Switzerland, featuring an in-house Omega manual-wind movement
Age Estimate
Circa 1960s production based on the Seamaster 600 nomenclature and movement generation
Cultural Significance
Represents the post-war golden era of Swiss watchmaking, where Omega was a dominant force in both dress and professional tool watches, frequently worn by professionals and statesmen.
Condition Notes
Fair to Good vintage condition. Case shows signs of wear with slight plating wear or dings on the edges. Dial has noticeable speckling and patina with some spots near the perimeter. Crystal shows minor surface scuffs. Movement appears unserviced and requires inspection.
Value Estimate
Estimated secondary market value ranges from $600 to $1,200 USD depending heavily on mechanical health, originality, and presence of box and papers.
Care & Maintenance
Vintage manual-wind watch requiring a complete professional mechanical service every 5 to 7 years. Avoid all contact with water and moisture due to degraded vintage gaskets.
Similar Watches
Omega Seamaster 30, Omega Geneve manual-wind models, Longines Conquest vintage, and Universal Geneve White Shadow
Interesting Facts
The '600' designation in the Seamaster line during the 1960s was primarily used to denote manual-winding models, distinguishing them from their automatic Seamaster counterparts.