Omega Seamaster 168.022

ganimede · Mar 12, 2021

Hi guys . this is my first post here.
I am from Italy and I would like to add to my collection a vintage Omega.
In particuar I am interested in Omega Seamaster Cronometer 168.022 ,168.033, 168.032 , 167.005 reference.
I found this watch is in an auction today at about 450 euros.
What do you think about it?
How much should I bid?

Thank you very much
Andrea

Wlcutter · Mar 12, 2021

Andrea-

Looks like a good example; everything looks correct and in good shape. These seem to go in the $1200-1800 range, at least from what I've seen (I can't tell any price difference between pie-pan sparkle dials and the flat ones, like this example, nor between day/date and date-only varieties). IF you can get it for under $1k, grab it. They're wonderful watches.

Noddyman · Mar 12, 2021

ganimede
I found this watch is in an auction today at about 450 euros.

You can rest assured it won’t end at €450.

ganimede · Mar 12, 2021

Noddyman
You can rest assured it won’t end at €450.

Yes I know 😀 I asked becouse I am not a vintage expert and I wanted to know how much I should bid for an honest price.

Regarding the double reference number, what does it mean?

Noddyman · Mar 12, 2021

ganimede
Regarding the double reference number, what does it mean?

By sharing case backs across two models it would have helped Omega minimise on parts and keep costs down. The 166.028 is a non chronometer version which shares the same case.

ganimede · Mar 12, 2021

I spotted another similar watch that costs under 1000 euro. But it seems to me having a few issues.
- winding crow not original
- bucket not of the same age of the watch
- maybe over polished.
Am I missing something? I am trying to learn 😀

Wlcutter · Mar 12, 2021

It's the non-chronometer version, which takes some percentage off, and, yes, the crown's been replaced at some point. The caseback doesn't look great, either. A standard 166.032 usually goes for around $600, at least on ebay, that I've seen. If you like the style, you really can't go wrong--they're wonderful watches.

ganimede · Mar 12, 2021

I really love this watch but it is very difficult for me to acquire all the knowledge for making a responsible purchase.
There are many variants and styles of this watch that I am still learning thankfully there is this forum that I am reading greedily

Thank you very much.
Andrea

Noddyman · Mar 12, 2021

It’s difficult to see the lugs properly but judging by the bezel condition it doesn’t look over polished.
The scratches on the case back look quite deep. Some clumsy person has slipped trying to get the back off!
Dial side looks nice, not sure about the crown.
The buckle is a modern replacement - but I wouldn’t worry too much about that.

Wlcutter · Mar 12, 2021

ganimede
I really love this watch but it is very difficult for me to acquire all the knowledge for making a responsible purchase.
There are many variants and styles of this watch that I am still learning thankfully there is this forum that I am reading greedily

Thank you very much.
Andrea

It's a tricky watch for its variants, you're right. Some are date only, some are day-date. There's a flat dial (like your first example), and there's a pie-pan dial (which seems like your second example is). There are also chronometer and non-chronometer versions. And to top it off, there's a version of the watch with an organge second hand; I've only ever seen it in a non-chronometer version.

Anyway: yes, tons of variants, and, absolutely, OF is a remarkable place to learn. Best of luck.

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