Omega Seamaster Professional Jacques Mayol Apnea Watch 2595.30

Brand:  Omega
Model:  Seamaster Professional Apnea Jacques Mayol
Reference:  #2595.30.00 or #2595.30 or #2595-30-00 or #2595-30 or #259530
Diameter:  42mm
Dial Color:  Silver
Case Material:  Stainless steel
Bezel Material:  Stainless steel
Case Back:  Solid
Movement:  Automatic
Functions:  Hours, minutes, chronograph display for a 14 minute free dive (the disks alternate between silver and red)
Band:  Stainless steel Omega bracelet
Box:  Yes
Papers / Warranty card:  No
Accessories:  N/A
Condition:  The watch has superficial scratches due to normal wear and age.  Overall condition is good.  Running at the time of inspection, however not checked for accuracy nor water resistance/proofness.  An overhaul is always recommended for used watches.
Special Notes:  The Omega Seamaster Apnea was created as a tribute to eight time world champion free diver Jacques Mayol.  The dial has seven circles, with each filled circle equaling a minute.  The circles alternate between silver and red to measure a 14 minute dive.  The hands were designed so they would not obscure the counter.  The case back has an engraving of a free diver and a dolphin which is attributed to Mayol’s fascination with dolphins.
Last Know Retail (Approximate):  NA

In 1848, Louis Brandt founded La Generale Watch Co. in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland.  In 1903, he changed the name to Louis Brandt et Frere – Omega Watch & Co which was changed once more to the current Omega SA in 1982.  Throughout it’s rich history, Omega was chosen as the official watch for Britain’s Royal Flying Corps in 1917, the US Army in 1918, and most famously for NASA in 1969.  Some of Omega’s most well known models are – Omega Speedmaster Professional, Omega Speedmaster, Omega Seamaster, Omega Constellation, Omega De Ville, Omega Dynamic, Omega Flightmaster, and Omega Railmaster.  Not as widely known, Omega even created a Tourbillon in 1947.