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Omega Seamaster Chronometer for 400$?
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gatorcpa
··ΩF InvestiGatorI have some questions on this one. According to the Omega Vintage Database, Ref. 166.(0)003 should have a non chronometer rated cal. 562 or 565 movement.
https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/watch-omega-seamaster-omega-cd-166-0003
However, this example has a chronometer rated movement and appropriate dial. Generally, when Omega produced a chronometer version of an automatic Seamaster model, they assigned a different case reference number, usually starting with “168”. We do not see that here.
My guess is either the caseback was replaced at some point, or the movement and dial were transplanted from another watch. I also think the rotor was replaced with one from a later movement. The parts of many Omega movements from this time period are interchangeable. We sometimes call this a “Frankenwatch”. It will never be a true collectible watch.
All that being said, it’s likely worth every penny of the $400 being asked. That’s a low price for an entry level Omega, and this one has one of the best movements they ever made. I just would not spend huge money on a complete service and would not treat this as an everyday watch.
It’s certainly a nice looking example.
Hope this helps,
gatorcpa
https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/watch-omega-seamaster-omega-cd-166-0003
However, this example has a chronometer rated movement and appropriate dial. Generally, when Omega produced a chronometer version of an automatic Seamaster model, they assigned a different case reference number, usually starting with “168”. We do not see that here.
My guess is either the caseback was replaced at some point, or the movement and dial were transplanted from another watch. I also think the rotor was replaced with one from a later movement. The parts of many Omega movements from this time period are interchangeable. We sometimes call this a “Frankenwatch”. It will never be a true collectible watch.
All that being said, it’s likely worth every penny of the $400 being asked. That’s a low price for an entry level Omega, and this one has one of the best movements they ever made. I just would not spend huge money on a complete service and would not treat this as an everyday watch.
It’s certainly a nice looking example.
Hope this helps,
gatorcpa
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Spruce
··Sunburst dial fanGreat wearer at $400.
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hoipolloi
··Vintage Omega ConnoisseurDial looks repainted to me.
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tancromatit
·I have some questions on this one. According to the Omega Vintage Database, Ref. 166.(0)003 should have a non chronometer rated cal. 562 or 565 movement.
https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/watch-omega-seamaster-omega-cd-166-0003
However, this example has a chronometer rated movement and appropriate dial. Generally, when Omega produced a chronometer version of an automatic Seamaster model, they assigned a different case reference number, usually starting with “168”. We do not see that here.
My guess is either the caseback was replaced at some point, or the movement and dial were transplanted from another watch. I also think the rotor was replaced with one from a later movement. The parts of many Omega movements from this time period are interchangeable. We sometimes call this a “Frankenwatch”. It will never be a true collectible watch.
All that being said, it’s likely worth every penny of the $400 being asked. That’s a low price for an entry level Omega, and this one has one of the best movements they ever made. I just would not spend huge money on a complete service and would not treat this as an everyday watch.
It’s certainly a nice looking example.
Hope this helps,
gatorcpa
May I ask more about the "Would not treat this as an everyday watch" part? Is it because the service cost is too expensive that you will not use it every day, or for some other reason?
To me, the design of the dial, and the hour and minute hands are so beautiful that I think I will wear it often.
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tancromatit
·Dial looks repainted to me.
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drpaul
·Thank you very much for the valuable knowledge you have given me as well as the readers who read your reply
May I ask more about the "Would not treat this as an everyday watch" part? Is it because the service cost is too expensive that you will not use it every day, or for some other reason?
To me, the design of the dial, and the hour and minute hands are so beautiful that I think I will wear it often.
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Shabbaz
·Funny. It looks a bit like a 168.024 with a gold hardware dial, which I've never seen on a SS case, with a wrong caseback but a correct caliber and serial in range for a 168.024
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Passover
·+1 for repainted:
"Swiss" instead of "Swiss Made"
Omega "O" looks very bad
As said above never seen such a SS Seamaster Chrono with gold furniture
It seems like the stem is broken
I would not buy this watch!
"Swiss" instead of "Swiss Made"
Omega "O" looks very bad
As said above never seen such a SS Seamaster Chrono with gold furniture
It seems like the stem is broken
I would not buy this watch!
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hoipolloi
··Vintage Omega Connoisseurcan you help me to point some spot. Im a newbie and would love to learn
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gatorcpa
··ΩF InvestiGatorI was about to ask the exact thing. Why such a watch cannot to a daily wear part. I.e
So you can either spend the money on the service in excess of value and have an everyday wearer, or stay within the realm of the real value and use it very sparingly to avoid damage.
This is a decision that watch collectors should be weighing with every purchase, unless you don’t mind overspending.
Hope this helps,
gatorcpa
