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Finally got my first Omega

Shep68
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After years of research and hunting, I finally narrowed in on wanting to get a vintage Seamaster, reference 166.010. Recently I found someone that could help me find one, and now the wait is over.

I finally have it in my hands and on my wrist and I couldn’t be happier! Nothing compares to seeing and feeling in person and it’s nicer than I even imagined. The watch seems to me to be in amazing condition for being nearly 60 years old. It came with a BOR bracelet, and while I like it more than I thought I would, I did put it on a leather strap and I think it looks great. I’m truly blown away by the quality of this watch.

Big thanks to OF for the wealth of knowledge and members willing to offer guidance.

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Harbormaster
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Beautiful watch! Enjoy it. I’m on the hunt as well and I hope I can land one as nice as yours! 😎
 
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Shep68 Shep68
After years of research and hunting, I finally narrowed in on wanting to get a vintage Seamaster, reference 166.010. Recently I found someone that could help me find one, and now the wait is over.

I finally have it in my hands and on my wrist and I couldn’t be happier! Nothing compares to seeing and feeling in person and it’s nicer than I even imagined. The watch seems to me to be in amazing condition for being nearly 60 years old. It came with a BOR bracelet, and while I like it more than I thought I would, I did put it on a leather strap and I think it looks great. I’m truly blown away by the quality of this watch.

Big thanks to OF for the wealth of knowledge and members willing to offer guidance.

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Congratulations.
 
Shep68
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I should also mention it’s a cal. 565, and going by the serial number, from 1968.

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Olpes
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Great reference and nice example, enjoy 👍
 
Shep68
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Really like the leather strap, but can’t deny how good it looks on the bracelet!

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Vinz Clortho
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That is stunning! Nice thing about these is they look great on different straps and totally changes the look of it. Congrats!
 
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Vinz Clortho Vinz Clortho
That is stunning! Nice thing about these is they look great on different straps and totally changes the look of it. Congrats!

Right? I feel like it’s so versatile, and can be worn casually or more dressed up. There’s a simple elegance to it.

Im actually curious if a milanese bracelet like this would work with it.

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Shep68 Shep68
Right? I feel like it’s so versatile, and can be worn casually or more dressed up. There’s a simple elegance to it.

Im actually curious if a milanese bracelet like this would work with it.

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I think yes. I have a few mesh straps and they really change the look like a different watch.
 
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Awesome sauce!

Every time you look at your wrist you'll be rewarded for the effort that you put into the acquisition.
 
Ultraman Zoffy
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Congratulations, it's a beautiful watch - classy and sporty. I hope you enjoy it for years to come!👍
 
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Shep68 Shep68
After years of research and hunting, I finally narrowed in on wanting to get a vintage Seamaster, reference 166.010. Recently I found someone that could help me find one, and now the wait is over.

I finally have it in my hands and on my wrist and I couldn’t be happier! Nothing compares to seeing and feeling in person and it’s nicer than I even imagined. The watch seems to me to be in amazing condition for being nearly 60 years old. It came with a BOR bracelet, and while I like it more than I thought I would, I did put it on a leather strap and I think it looks great. I’m truly blown away by the quality of this watch.

Big thanks to OF for the wealth of knowledge and members willing to offer guidance.

IMG_7238.webp IMG_7247.webp IMG_7249.webp IMG_7257.webp
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Congratulations.
Shep68 Shep68
Really like the leather strap, but can’t deny how good it looks on the bracelet!

IMG_7282.webp

Shep68 Shep68
After years of research and hunting, I finally narrowed in on wanting to get a vintage Seamaster, reference 166.010. Recently I found someone that could help me find one, and now the wait is over.

I finally have it in my hands and on my wrist and I couldn’t be happier! Nothing compares to seeing and feeling in person and it’s nicer than I even imagined. The watch seems to me to be in amazing condition for being nearly 60 years old. It came with a BOR bracelet, and while I like it more than I thought I would, I did put it on a leather strap and I think it looks great. I’m truly blown away by the quality of this watch.

Big thanks to OF for the wealth of knowledge and members willing to offer guidance.

IMG_7238.webp IMG_7247.webp IMG_7249.webp IMG_7257.webp
Handsome, nice piece. Congrattzzz 👍
 
Shep68
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Update: I went ahead and pulled the trigger on getting an Omega mesh bracelet for my Seamaster and I think it looks really nice. So fun to have a bunch of options, sometimes it’s hard to choose!
 
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