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Seamaster Tag Codes

Just picked up a Seamaster Pro (2055.80) yesterday and I am thrilled with it thus far. I've studied and read a lot about the Seamasters on this site as well as others and have learned a great deal I was unaware of just a short while ago.

Was wondering if the experts here could help me decipher the symbols on the back of the white oval tag that came with the watch? I realize that it gives the model number, serial number and movement as well as the 300m depth rating.

The other symbols I need help with are an "S" inside an oval, an "A" inside an oval, a symbol which I believe reflects the balance or fact that the watch is an automatic, and a vertical oval with a directional arrow on it.

The last one (and I'm guessing on this) is a symbol with "He" written inside which I'm guessing to mean the bracelet was made in Switzerland (Helvetia?).

Any assistance in adding to my knowledge of this fine watch is certainly appreciated.

Many thanks in advance.

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