Authentic Omega Seamaster 1970s? Case back looks suspect.

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Smiles349

·Dec 1, 2025

Hi Forum!

I'm making my first vintage omega purchase and am quite excited!! I've negotiated a price with the seller but noticed that the case back has a uni-directional brushed finish instead of a radial finish I've seen on many seamasters.

The watch is from the 70s (exact date unknown) with a 1011 movement.

What do you think? Any help would be appreciated.

 

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Dan S

·Dec 1, 2025

Things changed in the 70s, not Omega's finest hour. At first I thought this was a 168.024, but apparently not with those hands and a cal 1011.

You might want to post clear in-focus photos of the dial with the hands moved.

 

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Smiles349

·Dec 1, 2025

Thanks for the quick reply Dan! It sounds from your reply like the brushing direction on the case back may not be a concern, just degraded production quality?

Here is the only other photo I have from the seller showing the dial. Unfortunately this is the image quality I have from the seller :/

Very much appreciate the help from such a legend!!

 

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JimInOz

·Dec 1, 2025·Melbourne Australia

Dan S

At first I thought this was a 168.024,

168.0061?

 

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Smiles349

·Dec 1, 2025

My apologies for missing that detail. Jim you're correct it's listed as 168.0061!

I really appreciate your quick replies here and patience as I'm still learning about what details to post when asking questions like this.

 

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Dan S

·Dec 1, 2025

I like the no-lume dial and hand-set. That's a plus. The style of the hand-set isn't my favorite. I really prefer the 60s versions of these watches, and the prices probably aren't much different.

 

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Smiles349

·Dec 1, 2025

I like the hands too! The price seemed fair at $1,100 USD based on what I've been able to find as well.

 

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Smiles349

·Dec 1, 2025

Dan S

I like the no-lume dial and hand-set. That's a plus. The style of the hand-set isn't my favorite. I really prefer the 60s versions of these watches, and the prices probably aren't much different.

Wow amazing collection!! I see what you mean about the 60s style. Gorgeous.

 

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Dan S

·Dec 1, 2025

Smiles349

Wow amazing collection!! I see what you mean about the 60s style. Gorgeous.

Not a huge difference, just a slightly more vintage look and the 500-series movements are often considered a notch above. At $1100 you could certainly get a 166.010 with BoR if you'd prefer that. Just keep an eye on the sales forum here, these are pretty common.