For sale is a highly collectible, pre-owned 1969 Omega Seamaster Automatic Gents Wristwatch, Reference 166.067. This vintage timepiece features what appears to be a High Quality Factory Fitted Replacement Dial as the lume plots which were originally Tritium are actually painted over with early luminova (hence Swiss Made on the bottom of the dial as opposed to T Swiss Made T) It is powered by the legendary 24-jewel Omega Calibre 565 automatic movement, which runs smoothly and features a crisp, fully functional pull-out quickset date complication.
For vintage purists, this watch is fitted to its original stainless steel Omega Beads-of-Rice bracelet, complete with the correct 1444 stamped deployment clasp and perfectly matched 614 end-links. Uniquely, the bracelet remains exceptionally long and complete, boasting 12 removable links with a little vintage stretch.
The distinct flat-sided 35.6mm stainless steel case retains its original factory angles. An incredible, numbers-matching find for any advanced vintage collection. The distinct flat-sided 35.6mm stainless steel case retains its factory angles, matching beautifully with the tight, original 7-row steel bracelet. An exceptional, numbers-matching find for any advanced vintage Omega collection
The watch sports a silvered sunburst dial decorated with applied baton hour markers and matching hands, complete with the iconic Seamaster Hippocampus logo cleanly engraved on the screw-down case back.
Kept in original un-polished condition, this iconic 1960s dress watch pairs timeless vintage aesthetics with pristine mechanical craftsmanship, making it a stellar addition to any vintage watch collection
Case:
A 35mm Stainless steel case with a brushed finish and solid case back featuring the Omega Hippocampus Logo. The dial is covered with the original Acrylic Crystal which has the Omega logo at its centre.
Dial:
A lovely Silver sunburst dial with Onyx Inlaid Baton Indices with Silver hour and minute hands and a sweeping silver central seconds hand. It has a date complication at 3 o’clock.
Movement:
At the heart of this Omega Seamaster is the Omega Caliber 565, an automatic self-winding mechanical movement with a power reserve of 38 hours with 24 jewels.
Strap/Bracelet:
The watch comes with a rare stainless steel beads of rice 1444 bracelet with 614 end links. This watch would easily fit a 20/21cm wrist and has removeable links if you want to make it smaller.
This lovely vintage Omega Seamaster was produced in 1969
The watch does not come with any papers or original box.
Watch working on test
Excellent, completely original vintage condition. The factory-original silver sunburst dial is unrestored and untampered with, showing beautiful, honest age. The sharp 166.067 stainless steel case retains its distinct factory lines. The legendary Omega Calibre 565 automatic movement runs smoothly, keeping excellent time, and the pull-out quickset date mechanism changes crisply as intended. Crucially, the original vintage Beads-of-Rice bracelet features the correct stamped 1444 clasp and matching 614 end-links. The bracelet is incredibly complete with 12 removable links, showing only minor vintage stretch, and will comfortably accommodate a wide range of wrist sizes. An exceptional, collector-grade example Please refer to the photographs.
Please note that the movement has not been professionally tested for the accuracy of time and may need a service at the buyer's expense.
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