[Advice] Thinking of buying this piece..UPDATE!!

kawuszka007

Yeah I check chrono but I feel like all their prices are always about 10-15% above true market value

Masterofkarate

Wait. Did omega have radium dials on seamaster models?

OmegaP99

If you got it for $500 I think that's pretty great! How do you feel about it? Let's see a wrist shot too!

kawuszka007

Yessir $500! I think it’s a bit small. It’s 33mm and I wonder how a 36mm will fit. But also every watch wears different based on numerous factors. Some say the chubby seamster wears smaller and some say it wears bigger. I’m gonna have to purchase one of those in the future and see for myself.
But here’s a wrist shot. Still trying to find a leather strap. It’s on a throwaway black leather strap in the pic.

OmegaP99

From this shot I think it looks perfect on you! Like you said all pieces wear differently and I think the smooth bezel and wide dial make this wear just right. After a few days you will know for sure if it's the one for you.

Spruce

I don’t know how you’re measuring it but my 166.003 is 34.5mm.

kawuszka007

Thank you! I’m contemplating between a green, blue or dark brown leather strap. I think it can play well off the radium lume on the dial. What do you think?

Spruce

It looks to me to be a 166.010 case.

OmegaP99

I'm tossing my hat in on the blue one. Seems a nice summer color and blues bring our a cool, bright tone in silver watches. (Try that blue on a gold watch sometime for a real thrill, great contrast.)
Brown is classic, but seems you prefer a bit of pop. The green one I just can't get past the off-center buckle prong! Really tho I would be worried it would make the lume look too dirty and a focal point.
Too bad we can't get out to shops, best thing is to have a few you can lay right up against the case.

kawuszka007

thats where I was headed. And yes when I am able go afford a 1803 president that strap is popping right onto it!! I think blue is the choice as well. I’ll have a brown on my Hamilton Khaki Mechanical. That should suit it well. Thanks for backing up what I thought in the first place!

Spruce

It looks to me to be a 166.010 case.

I’ve been following these recently and bought one but the price most of those I’ve seen advertised put the price you’ve been quoted in the bargain category

amcclell

I have one from 1962 that has a caseback dual marked 14701 and 166.010. I seem to recall that the same caseback was used for 2 references: 166.010 for non-chronometer and 14701 fore cases housing a chronometer movement. I am not sure if that is the case but I consider mine to be a 166.0l0.

Masterofkarate

Wait. Did omega have radium dials on seamaster models?

kawuszka007

Thank you! I’m contemplating between a green, blue or dark brown leather strap. I think it can play well off the radium lume on the dial. What do you think?

SkunkPrince

Here's an example of what you were thinking of:

http://www.old-omegas.com/pics/catde63-2/p5.jpg

The previous reference for 166.010 is 14763.