Powering the watch is Omega's top-tier caliber 565 movement used in Seamasters from the era, and one of the last superior 500's series movements used before Omega began trying to reduce their costs, and the top tier offering of the 500 series. It has 24 jewels and a quick-setting date and is one of the finest mass-produced automatic movements from era.
It measures approximately 35mm in diameter without the crown, in between the size of a Rolex Date and a Rolex Datejust.
It is 100% Omega down to the dial, hands, and winding crown.
It has just finished a true expertly done restoration and presents in gorgeous condition. The case presents as mint. And the dial has been meticulously restored - the printing could pass as Omega factory done to the naked eye.
As part of the restoration the movement has been freshly fully serviced by a Master Watchmaker (a $445 value). It winds very smoothy.
1950's and 60's Seamasters are great buys as parts are readily available for their well-made movements, and they're not hard to service.
For the finishing touch a new aftermarket leather strap has been installed making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
Included with the purchase is a one-year warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate attesting to the watch's performance.
A more than half-century old Omega restored to look like new on the wrist!
Note: Published examples of similar watches can be found in Marco Richon's work Omega: A Journey Through Time, 2007, pg. 403.
The Seamaster:
Omega is perhaps best known by watch connoisseurs for its Seamaster line of dive watches. Introduced in 1948, they have been embraced by water sports enthusiasts and often marry a striking look with a high performance movement.
- Manufacturer: Omega
- Country of origin: Switzerland
- Serial no.: 27,958,144
- Year built: c. 1969
- Model: Ref. 166.037SP, Seamaster
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Quick-Setting Date, Sweep Seconds
- Designed for: Men
- Case material: Stainless steel
- Case markings (outside): Seamaster with hypocampus emblem, Waterproof
- Case markings (inside): Omega Watch Co., Acier Inoxydable, Swiss made, 166.037SP
- Case condition: Presents as mint. As is common with these the "engine bay" has areas of aging/ pitting and material loss hidden underneath the case back. On the wrist it presents as mint.
- Dimensions: 35mm wide (excluding crown), 40mm long lug tip-to-tip
- Dial: Matte black, applied steel baton indexes, aperture for the date, perfectly refinished
- Hands: Original, steel batons
- Movement type: Cal. 565, copper colored, self-winding, 24 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator
- Movement markings: Omega Watch Co. Swiss, Twenty-four Jewels, 565
- Jewels: 24 rubies
- Beat frequency: 19,800 BPH
- Band: Leather, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn. We also stock lizard and a variety of others straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested.
- Width between lugs: 18mm
- Crystal type: Acrylic, unsigned/no longer signed likely original, excellent condition
- Serviced: Yes, freshly serviced by a Master Watchmaker (a $445 value). It winds very smoothy.
- Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts.
- Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email [email protected] for details.
- Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
- Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
