This example is especially interesting because reference 166.037 watches were normally branded as a Seamaster, and occasionally as a Geneve. However a very few were double signed as a Seamaster Geneve. While Geneve signed examples are seen much less often than Seamaster signed examples, double signed versions like this one are seldom found.
It has a classic Seamaster case design with screwback case embossed with the Seamonster logo and strong black dial.
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 the era.
It is full size for the era - 34.5mm, in between the size of the Rolex Date and the Rolex Datejust.
It has fully Omega parts and has just finished a true expertly done restoration - it presents in gorgeous condition.
Its case presents as mint. Its dial has been meticulously refinished - the printing could pass as Omega factory done to the naked eye.
It has just been fully overhauled by a Master Watchmaker and is keeping very accurate time.
For the finishing touch it has been equipped with a brand new calfskin leather strap and aftermarket Omega style buckle making it ready for immediate enjoyment
Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.
A more than half-century old Omega restored to look like new!
Please note: Published examples of similar watches can be found in Marco Richon's work Omega: A Journey Through Time, 2007, pg. 403.
- Manufacturer: Omega
- Country of origin: Switzerland
- Serial no.: 28,278,267
- Year built: c. 1969
- Model: Ref. ST 166.037, 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
- Dimensions: 34.5mm wide (excluding crown), 40.5mm long lug tip-to-tip
- Dial: Gloss black, signed Omega Seamaster Geneve, applied steel baton indexes topped with white, aperture for the date, expertly restored to mint condition
- Hands: Original, steel "batons"
- Movement type: Cal. 565, copper colored, 24 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator
- Movement markings: Omega Watch Co. Swiss, Twenty-four 24 Jewels, 565
- Jewels: 24 rubies
- Beat frequency: 19,800 BPH
- Band: Calfskin leather, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn, equipped with aftermarket Omega style buckle. 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: Acrylic, unsigned or no longer signed Omega, excellent condition
- Serviced: Yes, freshly overhauled by a Master Watchmaker.
- 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
