My first Omega. Vintage Seamaster 166.0002

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RobertKenny

·Jun 29, 2017

There is a small family jewelers near me that has a small selection of second hand watches (mainly from estate sales). I have previously purchase a Longines and an Oris from them.

I noticed an Seamaster in the window earlier this month and have been debating about getting it, after a little research I decided I would get it to celebrate starting a new job next week. I seemed to be in good condition, I don't think it is a redial, but I would welcome any feedback from more knowledgeable people.

Album also on Imgur http://imgur.com/a/p2EAV

 

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chipsotoole

·Jun 29, 2017

Looks REALLY nice! nothing strikes me as being out of place with this.Seems to be all original mid 60's.....but then I'm a relative newbie. LOVE the bracelet !

 

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Edward53

·Jun 29, 2017

The dial is in its original state and in very nice condition. The crown is a replacement but the correct ones are available.

 

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BenBagbag

·Jun 29, 2017

Classy! All checks out. Welcome to the forum!

 

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RobertKenny

·Jun 29, 2017

Edward53

The dial is in its original state and in very nice condition. The crown is a replacement but the correct ones are available.

Thanks, out of interest, what should the crown look like?

 

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Watchplc

·Jun 29, 2017

Beautiful. That dial is immaculate. I am no expert but think the crown looks a little chunky? Easily replaced though. If the deal is right go for it.

 

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kingsrider

·Jun 29, 2017

Your serial number indicates that your is a 1966.
Here is one of mine (I have two).

 

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kingsrider

·Jun 29, 2017

A no date cousin 165.002. Pay no attention to the wrong tension ring.

 

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Cad290

·Jun 29, 2017

Killer example, definitely looks like an original dial

 

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X350 XJR

·Jun 29, 2017·Vintage Omega Aficionado

Congratulations on your new watch and your new job!

 

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Edward53

·Jun 29, 2017

RobertKenny

Thanks, out of interest, what should the crown look like?

Like this one but in stainless steel. Not a great photo but the only 3/4 view I have of this type of crown.

 

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RobertKenny

·Jun 29, 2017

Edward53

Like this one but in stainless steel. Not a great photo but the only 3/4 view I have of this type of crown.

So the milling around the edge is different, or is it more subtle than that?

 

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RobertKenny

·Jun 29, 2017

W Watchplc

Beautiful. That dial is immaculate. I am no expert but think the crown looks a little chunky? Easily replaced though. If the deal is right go for it.

We settled on £450 and a six month guarantee, which I think is good. Will look at getting the crown replaced next year.

 

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RobertKenny

·Jun 29, 2017

kingsrider

Your serial number indicates that your is a 1966.
Here is one of mine (I have two).

Thanks, so only a few years old than me (1969).

 

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Watchplc

·Jun 29, 2017

RobertKenny

We settled on £450 and a six month guarantee, which I think is good. Will look at getting the crown replaced next year.

Excellent and personally I think you have got a cracking deal there! Enjoy

 

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Edward53

·Jun 29, 2017

RobertKenny

So the milling around the edge is different, or is it more subtle than that?

The correct crown is a lot narrower and hugs the side of the watch rather than sticking out like the service replacements, which yours is. It's a real Omega crown and a legitimate replacement for its time, but is unsuited to the style of your watch. They weren't bothered about that when they put a new crown on during a service, but that was in the days when vintage Seamasters were regarded as working watches, not collectable items. The correct crown is the same as the one on the Geneve in @kingsrider's post. Edited to add: The price was not bad - the bracelet is worth about a third of that.

 

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RobertKenny

·Jun 29, 2017

Edward53

Edited to add: The price was not bad - the bracelet is worth about a third of that.

That is good to know, he knocked £150.00 off the price as I am starting to become a "regular", 4th second hand watch I've bought from him.

 

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doog

·Jun 30, 2017

Having lurked for a while, Roberts post has prompted me to respond with a couple of pix of my 156.002 Cal 562 brother to his 166. These are the original fleabay shots, and hopefully the crown close-up will help in identifying the correct one for yours. Mine seems original too, except for the SLN hands which look the part but are modern (and very practical). Hope you get as much pleasure from yours as I've had from mine over the last couple of years, and I'm very jealous of that bracelet...

 

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doog

·Jun 30, 2017

Found better pix of the crown.

 

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JimInOz

·Jun 30, 2017·Melbourne Australia

RobertKenny

... I would get it to celebrate starting a new job next week. .............

I hope your new job lasts for quite some time, otherwise you'll be on a slippery slope to collecting vintage watches. 😁

That's a very nice 166.0002 with a Beads (or Grains) of Rice Bracelet.

Here's the info about your watch from the OVDB.