Omega Seamaster Tapestry - Beads Of Rice (Ref. 14744-1), 1960

Dealer description — Huntington Company

Timeless & Attainable Start your vintage journey with confidence. History & Significance The Seamaster line began as a tribute to Omega’s 100th anniversary in 1948, designed with improved water resistance thanks to its O-ring gasket system. In 1957, Omega introduced the Seamaster 300, which became the brand’s first true professional diver’s model and was famously used during Jacques Cousteau’s Conshelf II experiments. By the 1990s, the Seamaster had become a cultural icon after being chosen as James Bond’s watch in GoldenEye (1995). Pierce Brosnan and later Daniel Craig wore Seamasters on screen, securing the model’s place in modern culture. This early-production Ref. 14744-1 predates that cinematic fame, a pure, mid-century Seamaster design with an understated silver tapestry dial and large hour markers. It’s a watch that bridges Omega’s early post-war dress aesthetic with the durability that would define its tool watches for decades to come. Writer’s Thoughts This is one of those references that shows why vintage Omega remains such an incredible value. The proportions are perfect, the tapestry dial texture catches light beautifully, and the case profile feels substantial yet refined. Paired with a beads-of-rice bracelet, it delivers that unmistakable 1960s Omega character, versatile, well-built, and effortlessly stylish. Our Promise Every watch is thoroughly vetted, carefully described with complete transparency, and guaranteed to be authentic. This Omega Seamaster is presented in original condition, representing both timeless style and enduring quality. Specifications Brand: Omega Model: Seamaster Ref. 14744-1 Year: 1960 Case Material: Stainless steel Case Size: 35mm diameter, 43.6mm lug-to-lug, 18mm lug width Bezel: Smooth steel bezel Dial: Silver tapestry no-lume dial with large hour markers and dauphine hands Crystal: Omega-signed acrylic crystal Movement: Automatic winding Bracelet: Beads-of-Rice bracelet Clasp: Omega-signed steel clasp Contents: Watch only Condition Case: Strong, even surfaces with thick beefy lugs; light wear consistent with age. Bezel: Smooth steel bezel, unpolished and sharp with minor surface wear. Crystal: Omega-signed acrylic crystal in excellent condition. Dial: Original silver tapestry dial with warm patina; uncommon no-lume variant with large applied markers. Hands: Original dauphine hands showing light aging. Bracelet: Tight Beads-of-Rice bracelet fitting up to a 7.5-inch wrist. Clasp: Original clasp remains tight and secure