Help on vintage Omega seamaster 166.067 with sparkling dial

DON

Know nothing about them, but I do know there is a member here who really likes that model and has quite a number of them

See if you can edit your subject line and put the reference number in it. Maybe he will notice the post

DON

Dan S

Looks like you have identified it correctly. You can find pricing by searching sold items on eBay, or by looking at previous sales listings in the Private Sales forum on Omegaforums.

You can also sell on eBay, but you're not eligible to sell here until you have participated more on the forum.

TimeODanaos

Search this forum and you will see a number of examples. They are not hugely popular because the case lacks the edges a lot of us enjoy seeing on vintage Omega, and many people mistakenly think it's the result of a great deal of clumsy polishing. It's a matter of taste of course, and I love mine - it's a design that bridges the 1960s aesthetic to the 1970s for me. Ironically, after doing some research you will find that the example you have posted here actually has been subjected to inappropriate polishing, because the case should have a frosty finish, not a shiny one.

I am slightly confused about the request for pricing though - if you just bought one, you will probably have more up-to-date information than any of us.

rendo

I just bought the same watch (without the bracelet) a couple weeks ago, and I love the way it looks. Just to give you an idea, I believe mine has the original frosty finish that TimeODanaos mentioned above.

janice&fred

Double-check those bracelet links. Appears someone might have gotten creative with adding removeable links as they don't exactly match.

Pvt-Public

The 2 circled links look narrower and have a more brushed finish, than the rest of the polled bracelet. At least to me.

TimeODanaos

Search this forum and you will see a number of examples. They are not hugely popular because the case lacks the edges a lot of us enjoy seeing on vintage Omega, and many people mistakenly think it's the result of a great deal of clumsy polishing. It's a matter of taste of course, and I love mine - it's a design that bridges the 1960s aesthetic to the 1970s for me. Ironically, after doing some research you will find that the example you have posted here actually has been subjected to inappropriate polishing, because the case should have a frosty finish, not a shiny one.

I am slightly confused about the request for pricing though - if you just bought one, you will probably have more up-to-date information than any of us.

Ulm89

I hope you don’t mind me reaching out, but the 166.067 has really caught my eye. I keep researching, because I’m new to this, so I honestly value the opinion of those with experience of Omega’s and from your posts you definitely know the 166.067. I have seen one of these for sale, but am I right in thinking maybe the definition between the shiny poloishing and the matt isn’t quite what it should be? Or is it acceptable and a good one to consider for purchase? I’m still learning, so would be really grateful for your thoughts…

TimeODanaos

I don't think I see a boundary issue, but that may just be the photos. It's inevitable that the original shine on the top of the case will have declined through wear on many of these, so the contrast may not be as striking as it could be. Bear in mind also that these never left the factory in the first place with a "hard" shine. I think though that it's more attractive that way than the misguided polishing of the rest of the case. This watch's USP is the comprehensive frosting, so it doesn't really depend on contrast and it doesn't really detract. Could get something better without breaking the bank? Probably, yes. Don't underestimate the bracelet as part of this package though - it makes for a cool 69/70 vibe.

Here is a gratuitous wrist shot to show what you can reasonably get.

More recently, we have the benefit of a great article about these by Dsio - take a look at this link for some excellent reference pictures. Good luck!