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·Welcome to SM600 rogues’ gallery!
A little background information
Omega introduced the Seamaster 600 -series in 1964 and production lasted to 1969. SM600 proved to be a successful product for Omega and gigantic quantities were sold. At the time it was the entry level Seamaster, a rich man’s Genève, so the popularity makes sense. The name “600” is a reference to the family of calibers used: 601, 611 (date) and 613 (quickset date). These are manual wind watches.
Cases came in two sizes. References are:
Caliber 601: 135.011 (34.5mm) and 135.012 (32.5mm)
Calibers 611 & 613: 136.011 (34.5mm) and 136.012 (32.5mm)
Lug width is 18mm on all references.
In terms of dimensions and case design, the SM600 is a typical 1960s watch. It is quite slender and at 34.5mm feels very “vintage-y” on the wrist. To be honest, the case design is fairly austere and uninteresting – which means that it’s all about the dial. And luckily here we have something for everyone as Omega produced numerous variants, some being quite rare.
Text on the dial varies depending on production years: starting with Seamaster 600 (1964-1966), then Seamaster 600 Genève (1967-1968) and with late production models just having Genève (1968-1969) with the Seamaster 600 text omitted from the dial while the case back still features the engraved Seamaster logo.
I’m a fan of Seamaster 600. These are usually relatively affordable, 6xx caliber works great and you can find them in excellent condition due to the popularity of the line.
Further reading:
Everything you need to know about Omega Seamaster 600
Seamaster Companion & Technical dials
Seamaster 600 & 30 with Black ‘Military’ Style Dial - Reference Thread
Here’s my trio: black/gold, white/gold and black/technical. Let’s see Your SM600!
Bonus pic of caseback with elegant engraving.
A little background information
Omega introduced the Seamaster 600 -series in 1964 and production lasted to 1969. SM600 proved to be a successful product for Omega and gigantic quantities were sold. At the time it was the entry level Seamaster, a rich man’s Genève, so the popularity makes sense. The name “600” is a reference to the family of calibers used: 601, 611 (date) and 613 (quickset date). These are manual wind watches.
Cases came in two sizes. References are:
Caliber 601: 135.011 (34.5mm) and 135.012 (32.5mm)
Calibers 611 & 613: 136.011 (34.5mm) and 136.012 (32.5mm)
Lug width is 18mm on all references.
In terms of dimensions and case design, the SM600 is a typical 1960s watch. It is quite slender and at 34.5mm feels very “vintage-y” on the wrist. To be honest, the case design is fairly austere and uninteresting – which means that it’s all about the dial. And luckily here we have something for everyone as Omega produced numerous variants, some being quite rare.
Text on the dial varies depending on production years: starting with Seamaster 600 (1964-1966), then Seamaster 600 Genève (1967-1968) and with late production models just having Genève (1968-1969) with the Seamaster 600 text omitted from the dial while the case back still features the engraved Seamaster logo.
I’m a fan of Seamaster 600. These are usually relatively affordable, 6xx caliber works great and you can find them in excellent condition due to the popularity of the line.
Further reading:
Everything you need to know about Omega Seamaster 600
Seamaster Companion & Technical dials
Seamaster 600 & 30 with Black ‘Military’ Style Dial - Reference Thread
Here’s my trio: black/gold, white/gold and black/technical. Let’s see Your SM600!
Bonus pic of caseback with elegant engraving.
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