My new vintage: Omega Seamaster Cosmic - 165.023

Welcome to OF

It sounds like you've found a watch that you really like, which is great. Some watch enthusiasts frown on refinished dials, but it's your watch so your's is the opinion that matters.

The crown operates as you describe. You can wind the watch in it's first position or pull it out one click to adjust the time (either direction is fine). That watch has an automatic movement and will wind itself from arm movement, so if you wear it daily, you may never need to wind it manually.

If you are going to wear the watch often, you might want to consider having it serviced by a watchmaker. Mechanical watch movements are a bit like automotive engines: they need to have their oil changed and internal parts cleaned periodically. Otherwise they can fail rather catastrophically. Since your watch is over 50 years old, it is likely long past due for maintenance. If you let us know your location, someone here can probably recommend a good local watchmaker.

Congrats to your new watch!
Here is a nice thread regarding Cosmics:
https://omegaforums.net/threads/seamaster-cosmic-club-–-pics-info-buyer’s-guide.144440/

Enjoy!

Hi there and welcome,

No one can be certain whether the dial has been replaced or not but be aware that the term "restored" can often be used to describe a multitude of interventions. All the way from slight cleaning to a complete stripping or paint over of the original dial and repaint in a new style. I suspect yours has had the full monty.

That said I think the watch is attractive and if you like it then wear it in good health and enjoy it. Dial originality is rightly cherished by collectors but shouldn't stop your pleasure.

All the best

Gav