markintoronto
Bronze Contributor
Selling a rare and limited edition MKII Project 300 Date.
This is one of 500 Project 300 watches built by Bill Yao to commemorate the venerable Omega Seamaster 300 of the late 50s/60s. I've owned several MKII watches now (Nassau and Kingston) and they never fail to impress with their quality, attention to detail and overall execution. If you're keen on vintage Omega Seamaster divers but don't want to spring for an original, or you own an original and don't want to risk wearing one in the wild, this is a great alternative.
Bill Yao has been hand assembling (“benchcrafting”) these Project 300's for several years in very limited batches. Releasing them on a pre-buy basis to lucky owners in a very convoluted purchase/sale process for $1895 USD plus shipping, etc. Wait time once you're actually on that list is in the 5-6 month range. Here's your opportunity to own one NOW without the wait.
The package includes the watch in very good used condition, original MKII bracelet, black Miltat NATO strap, extra strap pins, MKII carry/storage box, original papers. The watch comes currently mounted on an Uncle Seiko 1171 bracelet (20/16 with pressure clasp) that really gives the watch a more vintage look than the contemporary style 20/18 MKII bracelet. Up to you how you wear the watch... I'm just giving the buyer options.
From the MKII site:
Case Width - 41.25 mm (bezel diameter)
Case Thickness - 13.45 mm
Case Length - 48.00 mm end to end
Lug Width - 20.00 mm
Weight - 158 grams on bracelet
Crystal - Double domed "bottle cap" sapphire crystal, with anti-reflective coating on interior surface only
Luminous SuperLumiNova BGW9 rated to glow on a full charge for a minimum of 7 hours
Movement
ETA 2824-2 (Elabore grade/Rhodium plated), highly decorated (rotor features Côtes de Genève, decorated bridges), Incabloc shock protection, hack setting, automatic with manual winding capability.
Water Resistance
30 ATMs (300 meters)
Case Finish
Satin and mirror polished stainless steel
Other
• Double gasket screw-down crown
• 60 click unidirectional bezel
• Strap: Bracelet, Natural rubber strap or UK MOD style strap (black)
• Bezel: Sapphire inlay
• Timed in 6 positions.
These MKII 300's typically sell at a substantial premium over Bill Yao's original selling price on the rare occasions when they come available. In fact, that's the case for all of his "benchcrafted" offerings which are coveted by their owners.
I'm asking $2500.
Thanks for looking!
Mark
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This is one of 500 Project 300 watches built by Bill Yao to commemorate the venerable Omega Seamaster 300 of the late 50s/60s. I've owned several MKII watches now (Nassau and Kingston) and they never fail to impress with their quality, attention to detail and overall execution. If you're keen on vintage Omega Seamaster divers but don't want to spring for an original, or you own an original and don't want to risk wearing one in the wild, this is a great alternative.
Bill Yao has been hand assembling (“benchcrafting”) these Project 300's for several years in very limited batches. Releasing them on a pre-buy basis to lucky owners in a very convoluted purchase/sale process for $1895 USD plus shipping, etc. Wait time once you're actually on that list is in the 5-6 month range. Here's your opportunity to own one NOW without the wait.
The package includes the watch in very good used condition, original MKII bracelet, black Miltat NATO strap, extra strap pins, MKII carry/storage box, original papers. The watch comes currently mounted on an Uncle Seiko 1171 bracelet (20/16 with pressure clasp) that really gives the watch a more vintage look than the contemporary style 20/18 MKII bracelet. Up to you how you wear the watch... I'm just giving the buyer options.
From the MKII site:
Case Width - 41.25 mm (bezel diameter)
Case Thickness - 13.45 mm
Case Length - 48.00 mm end to end
Lug Width - 20.00 mm
Weight - 158 grams on bracelet
Crystal - Double domed "bottle cap" sapphire crystal, with anti-reflective coating on interior surface only
Luminous SuperLumiNova BGW9 rated to glow on a full charge for a minimum of 7 hours
Movement
ETA 2824-2 (Elabore grade/Rhodium plated), highly decorated (rotor features Côtes de Genève, decorated bridges), Incabloc shock protection, hack setting, automatic with manual winding capability.
Water Resistance
30 ATMs (300 meters)
Case Finish
Satin and mirror polished stainless steel
Other
• Double gasket screw-down crown
• 60 click unidirectional bezel
• Strap: Bracelet, Natural rubber strap or UK MOD style strap (black)
• Bezel: Sapphire inlay
• Timed in 6 positions.
These MKII 300's typically sell at a substantial premium over Bill Yao's original selling price on the rare occasions when they come available. In fact, that's the case for all of his "benchcrafted" offerings which are coveted by their owners.
I'm asking $2500.
Thanks for looking!
Mark
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