1966 Omega Automatic Seamaster Model 166.003 Calendar Model Stainless Steel Caliber 562

Product Code: AWCOM8903

Availability:Out of stock

This Watch

We have here a classic and stunning, stainless steel Omega Seamaster, reference 166.003 from 1966.  It is an excellent example of a tried and tested favourite from the 1960s.  This Omega Seamaster has a satin-silver dial with the date function at 3 o'clock, chrome, baton markers and chrome, sword-type hands with beautifully aged lume.

The 34.5mm, stainless steel, screw-back case houses the reliable, Omega automatic caliber 562.  The timeless design looks as good today as it would have in 1966.

 

Extra Points 

Founded by Louis Brandt in 1848, Omega started out as La Generale Watch Co., an unassuming, but international business. It wasn't until 1885, when the company had been taken over by Louis' sons, that the first mass-produced caliber, the Labrador, was released. By 1903, the company had renamed itself Omega and only two years later were they the official timekeepers at many sporting events across Switzerland. Omega stepped onto an international stage in 1932 as the official timekeepers at the Olympic Games in Los Angeles, the first of over 20 Olympic Games. Omega were one of the 12 companies, now known as the Dirty Dozen, commissioned to produce watches for the British Military during the Second World War. One of Omega's most iconic watches, the Seamaster, was introduced in 1948 to celebrate their 100th anniversary. Over 70 years later, it is still one of Omega's best selling watches. Omega made headlines in 1962 when Wally Schirra wore the Speedmaster as part of NASA's first crewed spaceflight programme, making the Speedmaster the first watch to enter space. It was only a few years before the Speedmaster became the official chronograph for the American space missions and was worn by Buzz Aldrin as well as the Apollo 13 crew. Omega are still involved with NASA and have been instrumental in creating vital pieces of equipment for space exploration. Omega's reputation continued to soar in the 1990s with Omega Seamaster worn by Pierce Brosnan as James Bond. As well as post-1995 James Bonds, Omega has been worn by the likes of Elvis Presley, John F. Kennedy, Prince William, Rory McIlroy, Ringo Starr, Michael Phelps, Cindy Crawford and George Clooney.

The watch comes fully serviced by our on-site workshop and with our 12 months, non-waterproof service cover.

What we think

The Seamaster is one of our favourite classic Omegas and the 1960s designs are our top sellers.  This Omega is about as good a vintage, pre-owned Omega as you will find. Looks great on males and females alike, a 1960s Omega Seamaster is a must have in any vintage watch collection.

  

Spec Stuff

Reference : 166.003
Movement :  Cal 562
Age : 1960/69
Specific Age : 1966
Case Size : 34.5mm
Case Thickness : 12mm
Lug to Lug :
 40mm
Lugs :
 18mm
Condition :
 Pre-Owned
Box & Papers :
No
Case Material :
 Stainless Steel
Service History :
 12-Months NON-Waterproof service cover

1966 Omega Automatic Seamaster Model 166.003 Calendar Model Stainless Steel Caliber 562