What I'm selling today I have a hard time letting go of but must get rid of to make room for another acquisition.

This is a bit of a project Ploprof. Single owner watch from Florida up until I bought it, nicely scratched, completely unpolished.

Ref #: 166.077

Diameter: 44 mm w/out crown, 55 mm w/crown, 46 mm lug to lug

Lug Width: 24 mm at the lugs tapering to 15 mm (will take a 24 mm bracelet)

Height: 19 mm

Power-reserve: 38 hours

Water Resistance: 600 meters

Gram Weight: 171 grams

Movement: Omega caliber 1002 automatic

Case

The factory finishing is present on the case. In my experience with Ploprofs it is challenging to find one where the case has not been overly polished, and I find overly polished cases annoying. While there are nicks and scratches, personally I think these add to the appeal. The complex factory brushing is all there. The button for releasing the crown works perfectly, too, as is often not the case with these.

Crystal

The mineral crystal is showing some scuffing and a slight chip on one side. Personally, I would replace this. In terms of what to expect, you can find a crystal for $250 or thereabouts.

Bezel

Original and uncracked. Hard to find these uncracked and new ones are about $800 USD (!!).

Dial

Blue with a nice color, good patina on original lumes, original orange hand color has faded to a yellow making this watch somewhat unique, very nice dial, the seconds hand was the only part replaced on this watch, it is a new OEM hand. If you wanted to source a better matching seconds hand you could, probably a few hundred on eBay. Parts for these are not that hard to find all things considered, as long as it's not a good case or bezel you're looking for.

Bracelet

Omega 1162 rare original bracelet to fit up to an 8" wrist. Given this was worn for years diving it is scuffed up and stretched. Might benefit from having some of the links restored though I would try to avoid polishing it personally.

Strap

I've sourced a NOS Omega Isofrane out of a retired watchmaker's collection which will be included in the sale. The strap does need springbars which I haven't sourced.

Movement

While the watch was serviced before I received it, I suspect the package was bumped during shipping and thus the watch will need a service. In this video - https://www.dropbox.com/s/b5x48vludiqkb79/IMG_8398.MOV?dl=0 - you can see how the seconds hand "sticks". Haven't fixed this because all the work on the watch should be done in one shot. I'd personally recommend getting a service and having the seconds hand replaced for something with a little more patina (you can find these on eBay), a new crystal (also eBay), and the movement looked at all in one shot.

I'm asking for 5500 USD net to me. I'll cover shipping. if you wish to work via paypal, please add 3%. Wires are fine too. Plenty of references available upon request including this, the most recent - https://omegaforums.net/threads/squarelug-great-seller.105931/

 

FYI - I had a vintage Omega shipped and it had a sticking second hand (not quite as bad, but very similar), and it was a very simple adjustment/fix of the tension on the piñon (or something like that) at my watchmaker for under $50 since it didn't need a service yet (due next summer). So, it may not be as bad as you think. I also think the case is in great shape for it's age. GLWS

 

I also like the case, and the original isoprene. The dial looks great, but it also looks contaminated by the rubber seal that sits on top of it, particularly at 11 o'clock and 3 o'clock. This may mean that the dial is not going to survive a service and will need replacing.

 

FYI the watch was serviced right before I got it and did just fine.

Even if that wasn't the case, if you know Ploprofs, you'll know that the black indent you're seeing at 11 oclock is not something that touches the dial in any way whatsoever.

Case in point -

 

I am glad to see that the seal has not melted, as it appears in your previous pictures, and it is just the gasket that is perished.

I am sure that photo will reassure potential buyers.

These seals above and below the step ring often turn to tar, and run onto the dial if left too long. This is usually the end of said dial, something to be aware of if buying an unserviced watch.

 

And here's 3 oclock

 

That's exactly how a Ploprof should look like - a tool watch!

GLWS!

 

Bump

 

OHPF