Omega Pre bond 3961042 box and papers double quietly carrying decades of history

quietly carrying decades of history in a case that feels both purposeful and restrained

honest character—subtle textural aging that testifies to its originality and unpolished past

Slim proportions

Powered by the venerable Omega Caliber 565 — regarded as one of Omega’s most reliable automatic date movements — this piece has just come back from a full professional service and runs beautifully

and a stainless steel case and bracelet

Omega Pre bond 3961042 box and papers double quietly carrying decades of historyOmega Seamaster "Pre Bond" Quartz Ref. 396. 1042 37mm Stainless Steel Full Set with Grey Box Before the Bond franchise turned the Seamaster into a screen icon, Omega was already laying the groundwork for its modern professional line. This is that groundwork. Offered here is the Omega Seamaster ref. 396. 1042, known to collectors as the "Pre Bond" a nickname that does a disservice to just how complete, well executed, and forward looking this watch