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Genève crosshair dial on seamaster 166.002.

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Hi,

Is there any inconsistency with this watch ?
  • it is listed as 166.002
  • Genève crosshair dial (which looks very clean)
  • Seamaster back case
  • Caliber 565
  • From 1966

I’ve been trying to find this combination for weeks but no one has the exact same. Could it be 100% original or was it reassembled from different watches (Or even fake…). It looks authentic to me but just wanted to know if it could be possibly sold like that back in 1966.

Thank you !

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Dan S
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It's not unusual to find mix-and-match references like this, so it could be original. The condition is pretty rough, so I would be careful about paying too much for it. Definitely not more than $500.
 
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9 o'clock marker wonky or camera angle?
Jeez...... I get tired of applying museum standards to daily wearers.
Let's start looking at the important stuff.
Damn nice watch imho, if you are replacing the Louvre jewels. let us know.

Dan is spot on.
Castrate the dude with the casebook tool.
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It's not unusual to find mix-and-match references like this, so it could be original. The condition is pretty rough, so I would be careful about paying too much for it. Definitely not more than $500.
Thank you so much for your answer.
It was 900€, negotiated 700€. It's a professional dealer and movement was serviced. I believe it's quite fair, even thought the watch is a little beaten. It's hard to find 500€ Omega watches.
 
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The movement looks quite dirty to have been serviced recently, but perhaps it's just a poor photo.
 
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There's no way that movement was properly serviced. It still has the original yellow gasket and looks dirty. I would factor in the cost of a full service if you will wear it often. That will bring your total investment close to €1,000, which I think is too much for this watch.
 
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Check if movement photo was pre- or post service.
 
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Check if movement photo was pre- or post service.
You're right, pictures are off. It was said to be serviced, we will see, I didn't receive it yet. By the way, do any of you service your vintage watches yourself ? or is it not worth it.
 
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Hi,
I have the same style watch dial but with Türler (I think the spelling is correct) on the dial. In terms of the crown, which would be considered original. Ive seen that style with either of the two pics.

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You're right, pictures are off. It was said to be serviced, we will see, I didn't receive it yet. By the way, do any of you service your vintage watches yourself ? or is it not worth it.
Servicing watches is... a talent. I'm a few thousand dollars into learning and have about a 70% success rate on my last handful. Doing 1 and getting it done well first time is slim chances.
 
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By the way, do any of you service your vintage watches yourself ?
I have quite a few threads in the Watchmaking section. Been self servicing for 35 or so years on and off. Sometimes I take decades off.

It is a fun, and expensive hobby. One has to start with good watches in tip top shape. It also helps to have in person instruction. learning how to sit, hold tools etc. Books and vids are more for entertaiment.
 
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I have quite a few threads in the Watchmaking section. Been self servicing for 35 or so years on and off. Sometimes I take decades off.

It is a fun, and expensive hobby. One has to start with good watches in tip top shape. It also helps to have in person instruction. learning how to sit, hold tools etc. Books and vids are more for entertaiment.
One thing to make clear; Servicing your own watches is NOT a good way to 'save' money, at least for your first few dozen 😀
 
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Also, is it possible to make a Seamaster from the 60’s waterproof again ? I mean, it’s called a Seamaster for a reason and I hate to think of my watch whenever I am doing something with it, like swimming in the ocean.
 
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Yes many vintage watches can pass a waterproof test but due to age related wear and tear and lack of availability of period correct dials, very, very few people would recommend taking any vintage watch swimming.
 
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and I hate to think of my watch whenever I am doing something with it, like swimming in the ocean.

Maybe you should consider a new Seiko
 
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