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·FS Omega Seamaster cal.1040 (176.007) Blue-Black Dial on 1170 bracelet *US$2,450OBO* [EDIT: $1,750]
A good example, with the particularly rare and attractive combination of:
-> Blue-Black “Yachting” dial with OAS (OMEGA AUTOMATIC Seamaster) verbiage and iridescent gray sub-dial
-> All applied furniture including AML
-> Original 1170/653 bracelet (though see clasp description, below)
-> interior tachy bezel with chipping at periphery
Price: US$1,750.00 (OBO) net of any preferred payment or shipping fees
Note: I have attempted to take the ugliest possible photos of the watch, with macro – see wrist shots for best proxy of IRL appearance, your mileage may vary
Dial: Original; be aware that the “blue” dial variants read as nearly black except in just certain bright light, as shown in photos.
Hands: Original baton style
Crown: Original (signed)
Crystal: Original (plexi)
Case: 38.5mm (absent crown). Some very small hairline scratches or rubs, no dents. The hairline scratches are so few and feint it is difficult to photograph any of them, but please see photos.
Interior Tachy Bezel: These watches have a tachy bezel, interior to the plexi; on this specific watch, the outer periphery of the tachy bezel has marginal chipping, as can be seen in the photos. This is really the only remarkable cosmetic blemish on this otherwise good example (replacement tachys can be had, if desired).
Movement: cal.1040 auto see here for far more on this movement/watch. Not serviced in my possession. For the past 7+ years in my possession, I’ve not worn the watch save for photos or 2-3x a morning around the house. Date wheel clicks through as expected. Winding and time-setting all works as expected. Crono second and minute hands reset to 12 as expected. Based on movement appearance, I’d assume the watch deserves a service were it to be worn/wound with any regularity. (Service was not a priority for me as I largely kept the watch as a great example of an otherwise rare dial variant.)
Bracelet: 1170/653 which I believe makes this the original bracelet (rather than service replacement). However, the clasp mechanism (but not the clasp cover) appears to be a HK replacement. Clasp cover still appears original/correct to the bracelet/watch. Some very small hairline scratches, rubs, to the bracelet but no dents. The hairline scratches are so few and feint it is difficult to photograph any of them, but please see photos. Solid stainless steel links. Bracelet barely fits (too tight) my large 21cm wrist at the largest clasp-extension setting.
The bracelet alone is a relatively valuable piece of hardware (esp. if combined with different endlinks and a proper clasp mechanism).
Accessories: Includes watch and bracelet only. (The leather watch mount and red box shown in pictures is for picture-taking purposes only and not included.)
Location/Shipping: Watch located in Austin, TX, and price includes shipping to CONUS via USPS (if you would like FedEx Priority shipping, please add $25). (I will consider well thought out, proposed and reimbursed alternatives including international shipping, insurance, etc.; but I reserve the right to politely decline further effort – and these days, all EU/UK related headache is on buyer, with apologies and condolences.)
References: I’ve not sold a watch since 2014; I’ve only sold watches on OF, and back then references were not so common/required a follow-up. I have plenty of feedback as a buyer on eBay, with the same handle of cvalue13. Otherwise, the primary risk-adjustment I can offer buyer is my tenure on OF together with the language below in bold italics.
Disclaimers: All descriptions above are as I understand/view it; I’m not a professional seller, or always deeply familiar with the minutiae of my vintage pieces. It is not my intent to sell something I don’t have, and buyer is free to ask questions and do its own diligence. Accordingly, I welcome forum member comments/corrections regarding complete authenticity or period-correctness in the comments section (*grits teeth and braces for impact*).
Returns: No returns please; ask questions and extra pictures in advance. Always welcome to request video as well.
Trades: As I am pairing down to shore up, I’m not currently interested in trades
Currently listed only on OF; reserve right to list elsewhere on notice.
A good example, with the particularly rare and attractive combination of:
-> Blue-Black “Yachting” dial with OAS (OMEGA AUTOMATIC Seamaster) verbiage and iridescent gray sub-dial
-> All applied furniture including AML
-> Original 1170/653 bracelet (though see clasp description, below)
-> interior tachy bezel with chipping at periphery
Price: US$1,750.00 (OBO) net of any preferred payment or shipping fees
Note: I have attempted to take the ugliest possible photos of the watch, with macro – see wrist shots for best proxy of IRL appearance, your mileage may vary
Dial: Original; be aware that the “blue” dial variants read as nearly black except in just certain bright light, as shown in photos.
Hands: Original baton style
Crown: Original (signed)
Crystal: Original (plexi)
Case: 38.5mm (absent crown). Some very small hairline scratches or rubs, no dents. The hairline scratches are so few and feint it is difficult to photograph any of them, but please see photos.
Interior Tachy Bezel: These watches have a tachy bezel, interior to the plexi; on this specific watch, the outer periphery of the tachy bezel has marginal chipping, as can be seen in the photos. This is really the only remarkable cosmetic blemish on this otherwise good example (replacement tachys can be had, if desired).
Movement: cal.1040 auto see here for far more on this movement/watch. Not serviced in my possession. For the past 7+ years in my possession, I’ve not worn the watch save for photos or 2-3x a morning around the house. Date wheel clicks through as expected. Winding and time-setting all works as expected. Crono second and minute hands reset to 12 as expected. Based on movement appearance, I’d assume the watch deserves a service were it to be worn/wound with any regularity. (Service was not a priority for me as I largely kept the watch as a great example of an otherwise rare dial variant.)
Bracelet: 1170/653 which I believe makes this the original bracelet (rather than service replacement). However, the clasp mechanism (but not the clasp cover) appears to be a HK replacement. Clasp cover still appears original/correct to the bracelet/watch. Some very small hairline scratches, rubs, to the bracelet but no dents. The hairline scratches are so few and feint it is difficult to photograph any of them, but please see photos. Solid stainless steel links. Bracelet barely fits (too tight) my large 21cm wrist at the largest clasp-extension setting.
The bracelet alone is a relatively valuable piece of hardware (esp. if combined with different endlinks and a proper clasp mechanism).
Accessories: Includes watch and bracelet only. (The leather watch mount and red box shown in pictures is for picture-taking purposes only and not included.)
Location/Shipping: Watch located in Austin, TX, and price includes shipping to CONUS via USPS (if you would like FedEx Priority shipping, please add $25). (I will consider well thought out, proposed and reimbursed alternatives including international shipping, insurance, etc.; but I reserve the right to politely decline further effort – and these days, all EU/UK related headache is on buyer, with apologies and condolences.)
References: I’ve not sold a watch since 2014; I’ve only sold watches on OF, and back then references were not so common/required a follow-up. I have plenty of feedback as a buyer on eBay, with the same handle of cvalue13. Otherwise, the primary risk-adjustment I can offer buyer is my tenure on OF together with the language below in bold italics.
Disclaimers: All descriptions above are as I understand/view it; I’m not a professional seller, or always deeply familiar with the minutiae of my vintage pieces. It is not my intent to sell something I don’t have, and buyer is free to ask questions and do its own diligence. Accordingly, I welcome forum member comments/corrections regarding complete authenticity or period-correctness in the comments section (*grits teeth and braces for impact*).
Returns: No returns please; ask questions and extra pictures in advance. Always welcome to request video as well.
Trades: As I am pairing down to shore up, I’m not currently interested in trades
Currently listed only on OF; reserve right to list elsewhere on notice.
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