Hi all,

I just made an eBay purchase on an omega sea master de ville, cal 560 that I'm dating to around 1966. I believe it to be original but I wanted your perspectives as well. Thanks!

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Looks quite nice. Only a single "T" for tritium hands (or markers)?

Probably not a big issue as the "SWISS MADE T" is nicely centered.

But.

The placement of "AUTOMATIC" and the positioning of some of the hour minute markers, as well as the Omega/DeVille placement makes me think that this dial has been "refreshed".

Lovely movement too.

 

Isn't cal560 the super rare cal where only 3000+ were made? Or did I remember it wrongly?

 

Not sure. The OPs reference should have a 562/565, but who knew what Omega were doing at that time.

 

I thought the 560 also came in a 166.020? I saw versions of them doing some research like this one here. But yes I do think the 560 was a rarer made caliber

https://omegaforums.net/threads/need-opinion-on-omega-seamaster-deville-1965-cal-560-166-020.17506/

 

IMO Cal 560 do exist in Omega Swiss-made case, but not too many.
This dial has been "cleaned" & relumed.

 

"Cleaned" as in complete redialed or cleaned as in removed patina?