1970 Omega Seamaster Electronic F 300Hz (Ref. 198.0005)

The Speedmaster might be the watch that made Omega a household name (and took it to the moon), but the Seamaster has been around quite a bit longer and has its own incredible legacy worth talking about. 

First released in 1948 in celebration of Omega’s centennial anniversary, the Seamaster became a worldwide success and was the brand’s top seller for decades. Today, it’s the longest-running name in the Omega catalog and still holds a special place in plenty of collectors’ hearts. 

But even within a line as well-known as this, there can always be a few super-unique pieces that fly a little more under the radar. Case in point, this Seamaster Electronic f300 Hz, ref. 198.0005.

On the outside, it looks like a fairly typical diver, with a stainless steel case, matching bracelet, and rotating bezel. But the real star of the show here is the chronometer-grade electronic tuning fork movement. It's an interesting piece of horological history that was around for only a short period of time before being largely replaced by quartz movements.

Just listen for the hum instead of the typical ticking of a mechanical watch, and you'll know why this is such a fun, beloved piece.