Omega Seamaster, Ref. 196.0251, Cal. 1430, Men’s Quartz Vintage Watch

The two-tone finish of this 1980 Omega Seamaster reference 196.0251 pairs a gold-tone bezel with a finely grained yellow dial. The men's quartz dress watch measures 33 mm across and 40 mm from lug to lug, with caliber 1430. Its original signed Omega crown and polished baton hands accompany a supple dark-brown replacement leather strap.

Warm yellow grain and polished batons

The dial has a warm, sunlit yellow tone and fine grain texture. Applied polished hour markers sit within a printed minute track, with a framed date window at 3. Seamaster Quartz is crisply printed in black.

Polished baton hour and minute hands reflect light against the yellow surface. A central seconds hand completes the time display beside the date aperture.

Two-tone steel head and signed crown

The polished stainless steel case has a yellow gold-tone bezel and slim profile. Its 33 mm diameter and 40 mm overall lug span give the head restrained proportions suitable beneath a cuff. The case lines remain sharp.

The original Omega-signed crown is small and operates smoothly for time and date setting. The dark-brown leather strap is supple and is a replacement, rather than the original Omega strap. Its colour continues the warm bezel and dial.

Quartz Omega 1430

The quartz watch uses Swiss-made Omega 1430 with a nominal oscillator frequency of 32 kHz. It supplies timekeeping and the date display, and is fully serviced and fully operational.

Omega's Seamaster range of watches from the 1980s paired quartz construction with slim dress designs. Reference 196.0251 presents that approach through its polished two-tone head, textured yellow dial and straightforward calendar display.

The watch is used and in excellent vintage condition, with a well-preserved dial, sharp case lines and original signed crown. Its original watch head components remain with the replacement strap fitted. It is fully serviced and comes with a 12-month warranty. Worldwide shipping is available.