I bought this watch recently. It will be in the safe hands of my jeweler shortly. Could someone identify if it is an Omega Seamaster 166.010?

 

Looks like it to me and should clean up well.

Don't give it to a jeweller who will charge you double the amount they pay the watchmaker. Find a watchmaker and deal direct then you'll get a better service and he/she will get everything you pay.

Best regards, Chris

 

Thanks Chris. Are the hands incorrect for this piece?

 

I don't think so from these terrible pictures - these seem to have been available with and without lume. Here's one I sold that had lume and the hand shape appears the same to me.

Cheers, Chris

 

Hands look good

 

Looks good, nice pickup!

 

Nice catch. Looks legit.

 

Lovely

 

Thanks guys, I got it for $390USD. So there is some room for a service from my watch maker. Is that an ok price?

 

A BOR bracelet will almost bring that price, so service and wear. Good score.

 

Well the watch was delivered today. It looks amazing. What a beautiful model.

 

Very nice and a real bargain. Don't forget what @ChrisN said about finding a watchmaker instead of using a jeweller! Make sure the watchmaker is capable of dealing SENSITIVELY with vintage watches, in fact probably best not to do anything at all until you know what needs doing, what needs avoiding and who's best for the job.

 

nice pickup, congrats!

 

When you get it serviced do not polish the case or have the dial or hands touched!!!!

Make sure this is written on the service papers for the watch in large letters!!!

 

The second hand may look dirty/rusty but don't change it to a generic one.

 

I noticed that too. I am still a rookie, but I thought the hands were wrong for this watch, but they had lumed and non lumed versions? Buyers had a choice?

 

All is correct .Only thing you need is a new crystal.

 

So is this a good buy? How much is a serviced one worth?

 

Depends on who you use; likely on the $200-300 range by a private watchmen and like $500 by Omega

 

I do that for myself that means $0.00.