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Hi All . 

I just got this Omega Pre-Bond Seamaster . It is the full size automatic model . I am still learning the differences and specifics of the pre-bond models as there are different hands , movements and as far as I know , 2 different sizes .

Here are some images that show some differences between the case sizes , dials , hands , and crowns .

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The earlier automatic models have the Mercedes hands and the later have the stick or sword hands . I am still trying to make heads or tails of the different reference numbers so I won't go into that. As a matter of fact I'm stumped on the reference number for mine as I have seen about 3 or 4 different ref . numbers for what seems to me to be the same watch . Mine looks like it has 366.1041 stamped on the case back but I have seen this watched referenced as 368.1041 and 398.1041 . As I mentioned , I'm still trying to figure this detail out .

In any case , Here is my watch ,….I think I got a pretty good price on it compared to what others are offered and sold for on the bay ….

 

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You Probably noticed that its a fairly thin watch for a diver ,…both the case and bezel .

It also came with all the links on this integrated bracelet , and has the extension in the deployment clasp for a wet suit .

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7 hours ago, jdm said:

It is! Great piece, it has to go on my list, thanks for sharing. 

Thanks and you are Welcome jdm .

You will find a good deal on these if you search . There are variations , so find the one that suits you .

For instance , Although I prefer an automatic , I just saw this 36mm quartz offered .

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       I asked some questions on The Omega Forum about my Pre-Bond and got back some interesting replies from a few members as follows :

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I recently acquired an Omega Seamaster Pre-Bond full size automatic so I was following this post with interest . Mine has the early Mercedes hour hand , the crown with just a few grooves in it ,[ not sure what it's called ] , and the cal. 1111 movement. Also the case back is stamped 366.1041 .

 

Al replied ,

The 3661041 case is discontinued and replaced by case 3681061. Note sure if the parts are compatible between the two, 

 

and Padders said ,

the full size auto is certainly way less common than the mid size quartz which seems to have been the big seller. I believe there were 3 case variants in these: 1041,1051 and 1061, yours just happens to have been the first iteration and is likely an 80s rather than 90s example.

Thanks to the members of that forum for their information . It helped clear up some of the questions I had about my watch .

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