Seamaster 166.010 buy advice

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Fallout Boy

·Jan 2, 2024

K Kluzik1

Here is another which is a candidate and with this lighting you can see the case a bit better . After those pictures I’m really loaded

always edit the pictures you get to see the details!!

 

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Kluzik1

·Jan 2, 2024

Fallout Boy

always edit the pictures you get to see the details!!

Sorry a bit in a rush with 3 children alone

 

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Fallout Boy

·Jan 2, 2024

slow down, relax and

https://omegaforums.net/threads/learn-how-to-fish.52603/

atb good luck!

 

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Kluzik1

·Jan 2, 2024

Fallout Boy

slow down, relax and

https://omegaforums.net/threads/learn-how-to-fish.52603/

atb good luck!

Read already but thanks

 

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Davidt

·Jan 2, 2024

I’m going to go against the grain here and say the watch in the original post is a redial.

The second one appears original and in decent nick

 

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RobtheOz

·Jan 3, 2024

Hey, I love that Model too. Im new to this forum but if I may please ask a question in regards to a Seamaster 166- 010 that I purchased on Ebay a couple of years ago. It is is a Gold plated version wth a 562 movement and the number on the movement pointsto 1965 as the year of manufacture. The thing is the case is not one I have ever seen on this model seamaster. Its in a rich gold that does not look like 9ct [Australian term for 37.5 % gold] The only time I have seen a case like it is on the Ranchero model.
Any thoughts would be appreciated. Cheers.

 

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RobtheOz

·Jan 3, 2024

That picture by the way was a screen shot fom the Ebay site just after I won the auction. I couldnt attach from my photos.

Rob.

 

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Fallout Boy

·Jan 4, 2024

Rob, honestly I m in the conflict: normal patina vs. damage (moisture)

 

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padders

·Jan 4, 2024·Oooo subtitles!

RobtheOz

Hey, I love that Model too. Im new to this forum but if I may please ask a question in regards to a Seamaster 166- 010 that I purchased on Ebay a couple of years ago. It is is a Gold plated version wth a 562 movement and the number on the movement pointsto 1965 as the year of manufacture. The thing is the case is not one I have ever seen on this model seamaster. Its in a rich gold that does not look like 9ct [Australian term for 37.5 % gold] The only time I have seen a case like it is on the Ranchero model.
Any thoughts would be appreciated. Cheers.

They don’t normally plate with 9K gold AFAIK so it’s not weird that it looks brighter than that. 14K or 18K is more normal. 9K isn’t even considered gold in many places such as the US.

 

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RobtheOz

·Jan 4, 2024

Okay... thx for the replies. Those marks on the dial is patina not moisture. After almost 3 years the marks are still there exactly the same. Not very nice looking patina but the photo highlites it, making it stand out. Its not that noticeable in the flesh.
Yes I think maybe its 14 ct gold. It came from Mexico if I remember corectly.
Its the case that I cant work out. Im sure its a Ranchero model [ maybe spelt wrong ] that Omega only produced for 2 years in 1958 to 1959. But they didnt use those cases for any Seamaster models ... or did they ?

 

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Dan S

·Jan 4, 2024

@RobtheOz. I suggest starting your own thread and trying again to ask your questions clearly, with good photos. Hijacking this thread is just creating confusion.

 

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omglurker

·Jan 12, 2024

gbesq

No, but not terrible if it’s in good condition and serviced. Personally, I prefer the .009 to the .010.

What are the differences between the 009 and 010?

 

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Dan S

·Jan 12, 2024

O omglurker

What are the differences between the 009 and 010?

See the photo I posted on the previous page of the four 009 (left) and 010 (right) references. (Chronometer version 168.024 replacing the 166.010 at right, but identical except for chronometer version on the dial.)