A delightful and rarer, solid 18ct gold Omega Seamaster Date reference 166.005 from 1963. An excellent, super clean example of a tried and tested favourite from the 1960s. This Omega seamaster has a stunning, original silver satin dial with gilt lume filled markers and sword, gilt hour, minute and central seconds hands, as well as the date function at 3 o'clock. A Slight mark between the 11/12 marker but nothing which is obvious. This piece has a Rarer Solid 18k Gold screw back Omega signed case, One of the best examples of this model we have been privileged to display in our stock! And an added bonus is an original Omega box and booklets The classic seamaster is one of our favourite, 1960s vintage watches and one of our top vintage Omega sellers. The 18ct gold, 34.mm, Screwback swiss case is in very good condition , alight polish has been performed when we serviced the watch also signed Omega.The watch even has its original Omega-signed glass. Inside is a fine condition, Omega caliber 562, with date window. fully serviced by us and running strongly. We've paired this watch on a black lizard grain leather strap but it looks great dressed up on Brown too or anything of your choice.
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.
The watch comes fully serviced by our on-site workshop and with our 12 months, non-waterproof service cover.
What we think
Designed to be an elegant watch this Seamaster is the perfect dress watch for a vintage watch newbie and a must have in any watch collection. It is a comfortable wear for both men and women. A rare example, in solid 18ct gold with that iconic Hippocampus case back- Omega box and a great package. A piece of timeless design meets functionality. A classic dress watch or indeed also a daily wear with the seamaster stamp.
Spec Stuff
Serial : 2005####
Reference : 166.005
Movement : Cal 562 Age :1960/69 Specific Age :1963 Case Size : 34.mm Case Thickness : 12mm Lug to Lug : 40mm Lugs : 18mm Condition : Pre-Owned Box & Papers : Box And Booklets Case Material : Solid 18ct Gold, Service History : 12-Months NON-Waterproof service cover
1963 Omega Automatic Seamaster Date Model 166.3020 in Solid 18ct Gold with box and booklets
