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·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/
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/
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