This just arrived to add to my growing Seamaster collection which is highlighted by @Barking mad 's ex 2913-3. New member is a Seamaster 165.024 HF, 24 jewel, caliber 552. I believe this would be a 2nd generation diving Seamaster (rotating bezel). Here's what I think (I hope) I know about this watch. Ref,165.024 HF case (unpolished), serial 2471xxxx, 24 jewel (USA watches had 17 jewels to save import duty) Original dial, pre big triangle (no stubbies), T SWISSS MADE T, Open serifs at the 6 and 9. Original Sword hour, Candlestick minute and dagger second hand. Hand Patina (hour and second at least) appears to match the dial. Not relumed. Original bezel which appears slightly convex at the surface. I believe the naiad crown is correct but perhaps not original. No emblem in the crystal. Bracelet is an early 1171/633 with the trapezoid surrounding the Omega emblem. Plenty of links! This was probably an early replacement bracelet. Not the most pristine example but it wasn't costly. Seamonster is worn but visable. Corrections, Opinions and comments are most welcome.
Appreciate the likes but as I'm a Seamaster newbie. Corrections, Opinions and comments are most welcome!!
i'm not familiar with that model as well but thats a nice looking watch thats for sure! been looking for one as well.
Great watch Gemini4! I'm far from an expert but I think you've nailed it based on all the research I did before getting my 165.024. You pointed out already the 2 items I noticed 1. Minute hand coloring looks different from the rest 2. No logo on the crystal, and for full disclosure I wasn't able to tell from the pics. Love this watch, well done and enjoy.
Congratulations for this very nice piece ! I like the dial patina. Everything seems ok for me, except the crown which is not a naiad crown, and the 633 end links which are modern parts.
Nice watch! IMO, the crown is not correct. Here are some images of correct (although maybe not original) NAIAD crowns on this ref. Note that in the correct crown the knurls (?) make it all the way to the edge of the crown.