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Omega Marine
Omega's vintage database files the Marine as a collection of its own, starting with the steel CK 679 of 1932. Two more Marine references follow in 1940. From the 1970s Omega reused the name on quartz Constellations and Seamasters, so the reference inside the caseback is what tells you which Marine you have.
All three from Omega's vintage database.
The original Marines, 1932 and 1940
The reference is stamped on the case. The CK prefix is steel.
| Reference | Name | Year | Calibre | Case | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CK 679 | Marine | 1932 | 19.4 T1 or T2 | Stainless steel | 13.5 bar (135 m) |
| CK 3635 | Marine “Standard” | 1940 | T 17 | Stainless steel | 2 bar (20 m) |
| CK 3637 | Marine De Luxe | 1940 | T 17 | Stainless steel | 2 bar (20 m) |
All three are listed on a leather strap. Omega files the CK 3637 under “Other” rather than the Marine collection, but names it Marine De Luxe. Type any reference into the reference lookup for the full record.
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Water resistance is what Omega listed when new. A case from 1932 or 1940 should not go near water until it has been pressure-tested.
Later Omegas with “Marine” in the name
From the 1970s the name comes back on quartz watches in other lines. They share the name, not the case or the movement.
| Name | Reference | Year | Calibre | Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Chronometer | ST 398.0836 | 1974 | 1511 | Constellation |
| Marine Chronometer | ST 398.0832 | 1975 | 1516 | Constellation |
| Mariner | ST 396.0840 | 1976 | 1310 | Seamaster |
| Marine | ST 396.0879 | 1979–1983 | 1332 or 1337 | Constellation |
| Marine | ST 796.0824 | 1981 | 1380 | Constellation |
| Marine | DD 198.1779 | 1982 | 1333 | Constellation “Goélette” |
| Mariner III | ST 396.0985, ST 396.0986 | 1983 | 1430 | Seamaster |
| Mariner III | ST 196.1784 | 1983 | 1432 | Seamaster |
All of these are quartz. The calibres, where the calibre number sits on each, and their parts are on the vintage Omega quartz page.
The calibres in the original Marines
Omega's database lists the 19.4 T1 in one reference, the CK 679, and the 19.4 T2 in two, from 1932 to 1941. The T 17 appears in eight references from 1937 to 1940. All are hand-wound.
We don't hold Omega's parts lists for the 19.4 or the T 17 yet, so there are no parts links for the original Marines. For the serial on the movement, the serial number lookup gives the year band.
What it's worth
The checks for a 1930s or 1940s Marine are the reference on the case, a 19.4 or T 17 movement to match it, and an original dial. A Marine is worth what the same reference with its correct calibre has actually sold for: use the “What they sold for” link above, not asking prices. What's my Omega worth? explains the method, and Is it real? covers redials and swapped movements.
Is your Marine right?
The reference, the calibre and the dial have to agree. Six photos and the weight, and I check them against Omega's own records and put it in writing. Nothing to pay until I confirm the photos can answer it.
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Questions people ask
What is the Omega Marine?
The Omega Marine is a steel watch of 1932, reference CK 679. Omega's vintage database files it in its own Marine collection, lists the calibre as 19.4 T1 or T2, and gives its water resistance as 13.5 bar (135 metres).
How many Omega Marine references are there?
Omega's vintage database lists three from the 1930s and 1940s: CK 679 (1932), CK 3635 "Standard" (1940) and CK 3637 "Marine De Luxe" (1940). Later Omegas reused the name: the Constellation Marine Chronometer and Marine, and the Seamaster Mariner.
What movement is in an Omega Marine?
The CK 679 has the 19.4 T1 or 19.4 T2. The 1940 CK 3635 and CK 3637 have the T 17. All three are hand-wound.
How deep can an Omega Marine go?
Omega's database lists the 1932 CK 679 at 13.5 bar (135 metres) and the 1940 Standard and De Luxe at 2 bar (20 metres). An 80-year-old case should not be trusted in water without a pressure test.
Is the Omega Marine Chronometer the same watch?
No. The Marine Chronometer is a quartz Constellation of 1974 and 1975 (ST 398.0836 on the calibre 1511, ST 398.0832 on the 1516). It shares the name, not the watch.
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