How Vintage Omega Seamasters Changed the Game

Over the last twenty years, the vintage watch marketing and collector space has seen astronomical amounts of growth. There are specific watches that really buoyed the market growth that had three very distinct characteristics. These watches included the Rolex Submariner, the Rolex Datejust, various vintage chronographs and the Omega Seamaster.

The first characteristic that these watches shared is that they are very collectible. There are different variations that allows for enthusiasts to engage in the collection of vintage watches. This created demand for these types of vintage watches.

The second characteristic is that the watches were attractive to the masses. These watches were attractive in style and in price (especially during the early years of the vintage watch market growth)

The third is they were horologically relevant. They run off of amazing moments created by some of the greatest watch makers in history.

The Omega Seamaster really stand above many of these watches because it really embodied these three characteristics. Firstly, there are countless variations of the Omega Seamaster that it really does lend itself to being an extremely collectible watch. Secondly, they are really attractively looking watches that are reasonably priced even in todays market where many believe prices for vintage watches are too high. Lastly, Omega Seamasters have been know to have some of the best movements ever created. For example, the caliber 565 is thought to be one of the best movements created.

It really is a sweet spot that has allowed for such a rapid growth rate in the watch market.

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