My latest acquisition: an Omega Seamaster 166.010

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Al, do you know if this is with or without a tension ring?

With...
 
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I received it! Beautiful. It was only very slightly polished and works like a charm. The spots on the dial that were visible on the first photos are hardly noticeable under normal light condition. It indeed has the quick date feature. Only the crystal is not an Omega signed one, but I have a mint spare crystal from Omega (with lens, which I personally prefer).
Great find, absolutely beautiful watch. Wishing you all the best.
 
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Beautiful watches shown here, really like this style...

Thanks for sharing...
 
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Thank you all for your comments. Next may be a chronometer version 168.024.
....looking at the 166.010 and the 168.024, they are VERY similar. In fact, are they not identical? What's the difference? Is the 168 the later replacement of the 166?
Looks like they share the same caseback...
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....looking at the 166.010 and the 168.024, they are VERY similar. In fact, are they not identical? What's the difference? Is the 168 the later replacement of the 166?
Looks like they share the same caseback...
The 024 powered by a chronometer 564.
The 010 powered by a non chronometer 562 or 565.
 
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These models are beautiful. I have three of them. Every time I s
....looking at the 166.010 and the 168.024, they are VERY similar. In fact, are they not identical? What's the difference? Is the 168 the later replacement of the 166?
Looks like they share the same caseback...
This is the 168.024.
 
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beautiful! been hunting for one of these myself for some time actually
 
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Kingsrider got me into this lust of Companion and Technical dial Omegas. Here is one I got the other day (thanks to Kingsrider) being modeled by my buddy Luca (Luca Brassi). I am very happy this one.
 
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The 024 powered by a chronometer 564.
The 010 powered by a non chronometer 562 or 565.
Ah, thanks for the clarification, however, there seems to be many chronometer 166.010 versions 166.010's to add to the confusion....or perhaps the sellers mislabel them because the caseback has both reference numbers?....
Like this one:
https://www.chrono24.com/omega/seamaster-date-chronometer-cal-564-rice-bracelet-watch-166010-bf311198--id6973768.htm

And this:
https://www.chrono24.com/omega/seamaster-automatic-ref-168024-circa-1970-exceptional--id7559794.htm

I believe the 166 and 168 share the same case?
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Yes, the double ref. caseback is confusing, but if you know what the numbers represent, you know witch reference is the correct one for different watches. The 8 in 168 is for chronometer, making cal.564 watches 168.024's and cal.562/565's 166.010.
See http://www.old-omegas.com/omrefcod.html

Same case, yes.
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OP that looks like you have yourself a cracking looking watch there.
Very nice 👍
 
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Yes, the double ref. caseback is confusing, but if you know what the numbers represent, you know witch reference is the correct one for different watches. The 8 in 168 is for chronometer, making cal.564 watches 168.024's and cal.562/565's 166.010.
See http://www.old-omegas.com/omrefcod.html

Same case, yes.
Ah, thank you Vicke...brilliant information!
 
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Hello,

I have just bought this Omega Seamaster 166.010. It is in reasonable condition. The dial shows some spots, but nothing serious (can this be restored by a professional watchmaker?). The case doesn't seem to be polished too much. The 'S' in Seamaster is already the later style with more rounded curves, but the crown is still the ealier one.

I haven't received the watch yet and the pictures came from the seller. I don't have a photo of the movement, but the watch was serviced in 2015 and apparently runs accurately. The description mentioned a quick date set feature, so I assume it is a Cal. 565 (or 563?).

Roger

A nice example . The dial cross hairs look good . Gets my vote . Enjoy it
 
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From what can see 166.010 / 168.024 cases top lugs and bezel are supposed to be polished from factory while the day date sibling (166.032 / 168.023) are brushed?
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From what can see 166.010 / 168.024 cases top lugs and bezel are supposed to be polished from factory while the day date sibling (166.032 / 168.023) are brushed?
Correcta-mundo!
 
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Agree with everyone here. I just got one of these back from the shop and the great thing about it is that it is still modern enough to wear to the office; i.e. pretty much a timeless design.

Say, in practice, does the chronometer version make much difference? I'm getting about -3s / day after a week, whilst wearing it about 10 hours per day (though this is with a fresh service).
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The chronometer version does not get any better than that. The difference is the feel of something "officially certified" on your wrist .
 
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I would say the biggest difference is the cost/resale value