Omega Seamaster 176.007 punt

[Arancio601]

This is my latest purchase. A 176.007 with an A1 OSA dial according to Andy K’s awesome website. I took a punt on it as I thought under the scratched crystal was a great dial and it seemed quite original and not messed with. Got it for a great price due to its unloved condition.

I also enjoyed the interaction with the seller who when I asked about its history offered to do a youtube video. I love a watch/car etc. with history.
His grandfather bought it for his great-uncle’s 50thbirthday in 1976 at a jewellers called Mann’s Jewellers in Rochester NY. Apparently they were choosing between this watch and a Rolex Daytona. We all know one has appreciated a lot more! His great-uncle was a private pilot and a chronograph was useful obviously. Great-uncle passed away in 1988, watch went to his dad who wore it for a bit, and then like many went into the sock drawer.

It hasn’t been used for decades and I would image is all gummed up so it will be off to get a proper service. Pushers are stuck etc but looks pretty clean on the inside. Gave it a quick hit of polywatch and wow does that stuff work well!

 

[joeshoup]

Killer find! These are really satisfying to use and look great! Good luck with the service.

 

[Arancio601]

joeshoup

Killer find! These are really satisfying to use and look great! Good luck with the service.

Thanks, I wasn’t actually looking for one of these but I couldn’t pass it up. I like the look and the feel of it. It’s a nice size and weight for me. I’m hoping to send it to one of the top guys here in Australia to get some love if I can.

 

[UWG]

Congrats! Wonderful watch and what a difference, just by polishing the crystal .

 

[MtV]

Look at that - definitely worthy of a good service and some wrist time afterwards. Congrats!

 

[janice&fred]

Oh Baby that watch is killer on it's original bracelet

 

[Mark020]

Very nice one!!

 

[Arancio601]

janice&fred

Oh Baby that watch is killer on it's original bracelet

Yes its super comfortable to wear with that nice weighty feel. I made the mistake of looking in the end links. Comes with free decades of wrist cheese too...

 

[Joe K.]

nice catch. These are awesome. Mine says hi!
My understanding is that servicing these is not for the faint of heart. If you ever need a recommendartion on where to get it serviced, let me know.

 

[Arancio601]

Joe K.

nice catch. These are awesome. Mine says hi!
My understanding is that servicing these is not for the faint of heart. If you ever need a recommendartion on where to get it serviced, let me know.

Thanks Joe, yours is a beauty. As for where to get it serviced, my first preference is to use Adam Lewis. I only ever hear good things. Always keen to hear other options though. I just need to rattle the coinjar first!

 

[Arancio601]

So just confirming, crown and pushers are original yes? The bracelet and 120 end links are original for an American delivered watch I have read.