Seamaster 166.0251, Caliber 1012

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PAROAPOM

·Feb 19, 2021

Hello, This is an Omega Seamaster from the late 1970's, Caliber 1012 and case reference 1660251, Has been in the family with an uncle and I found it during a recent trip. Have had it fully serviced from Omega and this has a two year service warranty. I couldn't look up the watch in Omega archives, and seems to be quite rare. Trying to get a sense on value and then take a call to keep or sell it.

Any inputs are welcome

 

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sleepyastronaut

·Feb 19, 2021

Welcome to the forum! If you plan on sticking around, please set an avatar.

Beautiful Seamaster, wear it in good health!

 

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sleepyastronaut

·Feb 19, 2021

Some additional information here: https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-baby-ploprof-help-requested.47073/

 

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Heavy Cav

·Feb 19, 2021

Looks great, I would keep it and wear it

 

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PAROAPOM

·Feb 20, 2021

sleepyastronaut

Some additional information here: https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-baby-ploprof-help-requested.47073/

Thanks, this is helpful, however the same reference no. with many different style, gets a bit confusing. Really like the watch though

 

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Ron_W

·Dec 24, 2021

Cool watch, so just keep enjoying it ! Didnt know they also came with a silver dial... I also like the 166.0250 version btw.

 

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pmontoyap

·Dec 26, 2021

This is the dress version of the 166.0251, and seems all original except for the hands maybe? Similar watches seem to have luminous insert in the entire length, not just the tip.

Many silver dialed 166.0251’s have had their hands swapped for sword hands, which I believe are incorrect as well.

As for the price, it would be hard to tell without recent comparable sales, but from
personal experience I know they are worth a bit less than their diving counterparts (i.e black tritium dial w/sword hands)

Wear it in good health 😉

Edited: Dec 26, 2021

 

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Giles24

·Mar 27, 2022

This is mine which was bought new from an Omega dealer around 40 years ago so I can vouch for it's authenticity. Yes I agree the hands luminocity is longer, minor detail and everything else looks correct. Great watch and rarely seen anywhere let alone for sale.