Hi I recently purchased the 1957 seamaster, and I think I read somewhere that the caseback is supposed to line up so that the logo is on center. Is that true? I dont mind that mine is off center just want to make sure nothing weird is going on with mine. Here is a pic of mine:
Cool thanks!
J Jayo82I know i'm late 😉 but it actually should line up. Mine lines up perfect and fratello also wrote this:
"A less noticeable attribute of the Omega Seamaster 300 60th Anniversary is the fact that the case back always aligns the seahorse logo perfectly. Omega introduced this closure across most of its new pieces this year and it’s a nice touch."
https://www.fratellowatches.com/omega-seamaster-300-60th-anniversary-2/
J Jayo82I know i'm late 😉 but it actually should line up. Mine lines up perfect and fratello also wrote this:"A less noticeable attribute of the Omega Seamaster 300 60th Anniversary is the fact that the case back always aligns the seahorse logo perfectly. Omega introduced this closure across most of its new pieces this year and it’s a nice touch."https://www.fratellowatches.com/omega-seamaster-300-60th-anniversary-2/
This is a bit of confusion with the Naiad term. The original Naiad was a water pressure based crown sealing system which I am told was not always good at higher depths (lower pressure) so they moved to screw in crowns. They have reintroduced the Naiad term as a case lock on modern ceramics like the deep black so that always lines up. This re-issue Seamaster 300 has a standard screw case back so it is pot luck if that lines up. The crown still has a Naiad symbol as it is a 100% scanned replica ….. with thankfully a modern sealing system.
The Niad back has been confirmed on at least 1 LE speedmaster... granted it was only a run of 3 in gold. It also seems to be on some new Speedy Pro's with the updated caseback and I think on the ST2.
It is on the new Seamaster range as well. I think this is a Naiad lock on a new Seamster
Nope - regular screw in case back.
Regarding the Naiad Crowns, I believe that it had been said they were not suspect at shallow depths. In fact, the reason why they were seen as inferior to the screw down crown was because the gasket would allow water ingress once it expired — meanwhile, a screw-down crown is also far less prone to user manipulation, intentional or unintentional, when underwater.
Is it only the ceramics which have the new Naiad system?
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It is on the new Seamaster range as well. I think this is a Naiad lock on a new Seamster plus a picture of my 300 which is a screw in and slightly off centre (but it is tight and rather that than letting the water in). Another reason I love the re-issue is the steel back. I am a fan of Sapphire window case backs but it is nice to have an old school one again like the classic speedy.
I would love a Railmaster reissue as an everyday watch. But I just can't bring myself to buy one, as the prices seem to be dropping.
