Seamaster 176.007 appreciation. Love that 70's funk!

Andy K · Mar 23, 2017

Congrats @pfibiger, looks awesome! 👍

pfibiger
I tried to submit the serial to calibre1040.com but it didn't look like it went through. The serial is: 355973XX -- is there any way to date its production short of ordering an extract? Thanks!

Second question first, to my knowledge the only way to get a production date is to order an extract. But, 3559 is a common batch and I've seen two production dates from Extracts in that serial batch: a Speedmaster 125 from October 16, 1973 and a Big Blue from February 12, 1974. If I had to guess I'd say yours is probably from that same late 73/early 74 timeframe.

As to submitting a message on the site, did you use this box on the right?

If so what type of operating system and browser are you using? I've gotten that feedback before but it works fine every time I test it or have family/friends test it. My research into the issue has led to vague allegations that my gmail spam filter is too sensitive, but I suspect that's not the case. I might need to use a different plugin...

Anyway, sorry for the hassle. Feel free to PM the SN to me here!

Andy K · Mar 23, 2017

dialstatic
Nice one!

According the the tables floating around on the set (e.g. http://chronomaddox.com/omega_serial_numbers.html) the movement dates to 1972 (or mayne 73). Remember, it's not an exact science and there's no way to tell if it was put in the case & shipped in that year without an extract.

And according to Andy's excellent website (http://www.calibre1040.com/omega-se...-cal-1040-1041-serial-number-data-and-charts/) your serial is very plausible for a 176.007. Specifically:

Thanks for the kind words. In case anyone's curious, here's an update of the same chart but to 4 leading digits. The colors can be tough to tell apart so I pointed out the color for 176.007 ST in the 3559 batch:

And this batch, 3559, specifically is distributed like this:

ICONO · Mar 23, 2017

176.001 ...A really superb design....and for the 70's, surprisingly restrained,...but indisputably of the 'Period'

dialstatic · Mar 23, 2017

ICONO
176.001

Gorgeous. If you ever let it go...

pfibiger · Mar 27, 2017

I just picked up a second 176.007 -- this one has the flat blue B2 dial. Needs a crystal polish and a service but seems to be in great condition. I bought it from the original owner, a pilot who wore it flying.

It's on the original bracelet (according to the original owner), which is simply marked "No. 12." I think this means it's an Omega USA manufactured bracelet. It has a 120 endlink on one side, and some heat shrink tubing as an end link on the other side 🙁

Does anyone know of a source for a single 120 endlink? ofrei has something listed as a 120, but the pictures look totally different and a customer service rep said they're around 10mm. The bracelet is in good shape with all the original links and very little stretch -- i'd love to get it sorted out. I'll post some photos when it's back from the spa.

He also provided the booklet it came with, which appears to be a period speedmaster chrono booklet (like a mark ii/iii booklet), not seamaster specific. An interesting piece of history.

- Phil

dialstatic · Mar 27, 2017

Yeah, we're gonna need those pics 😉

I've read about the 120 end link before - some people seem to think that it's the only legit one in addditon to the 653. I've seen pictures of 176.001's and 176.007's with end links that seem to fit but do not have any ridges/lines across the narrow end (like 653s do). Is that the one you have?

BenjaminT · Mar 27, 2017

Glad I found this thread. ::stirthepot::

Andy K · Mar 27, 2017

Congrats!

pfibiger
It's on the original bracelet (according to the original owner), which is simply marked "No. 12." I think this means it's an Omega USA manufactured bracelet. It has a 120 endlink on one side, and some heat shrink tubing as an end link on the other side 🙁

That's the setup I have on my 007. Well, except I have both 120s and no heat shrink tubing!
I think your best bet is to scour eBay for a vintage bracelet or single endlink to come up for sale. You'll probably need some patience, as they don't come up frequently unless they're attached to a watch...

pfibiger · Mar 27, 2017

Here's the watch, the bracelet, and the endlink:

dialstatic · Mar 28, 2017

pfibiger
Here's the watch, the bracelet, and the endlink:

Thanks! Beautiful example. Looks totally correct and original to my eyes.

Yep, that's the end link I was talking about (compare to the 653 which has lines on it below). Thanks for confirming that that is the 120. I'm currently scouring the usual places for a pair of 653 links - I'll include 120 in my search and give you a heads up if I find a single one (...though if I find a pair, I'll be faced with a bit of a moral dilemma ;-))

Screwbacks · Mar 28, 2017

ICONO
176.001 ...A really superb design....and for the 70's, surprisingly restrained,...but indisputably of the 'Period'

nice. does the 001 version really carry no tachy ring inside?

pfibiger · Mar 28, 2017

dialstatic
Thanks! Beautiful example. Looks totally correct and original to my eyes.

Yep, that's the end link I was talking about (compare to the 653 which has lines on it below). Thanks for confirming that that is the 120. I'm currently scouring the usual places for a pair of 653 links - I'll include 120 in my search and give you a heads up if I find a single one (...though if I find a pair, I'll be faced with a bit of a moral dilemma ;-))

I appreciate it. I'm going to keep my eyes peeled in the usual places as well -- it looks like it might be a long haul to find one of these.

Andy K · Mar 28, 2017

Screwbacks
nice. does the 001 version really carry no tachy ring inside?

Correct. There's a reflective tension ring in lieu of a tachy bezel. The top of the case has a flat surface with a mirror-finish ringing the crystal that the 007 lacks as well. Here's mine (forgive the glare on the dial, but this photo captures case and tension ring well):

Also note my 120 endlinks which came with my 007.

pfibiger · Jun 2, 2017

Just got my blue 176.007 back from the watchmaker. It has a couple of scrapes but it's honest and I'm only the second owner. I think it looks great and I've got an OEM Omega mesh coming that I'm going to put it on.

alfanator · Jun 24, 2017

After some time in the case, I wore it to celebrate the arrival of Summer and fell right back in love with its colors, easy to read chrono functions (way better than 321/861), and the very useful date.

My daughter calls it the R2D2 watch.

Oh and does anyone have a yachting or silver 007 for sale?

dialstatic · Jun 25, 2017

I put one of mine in the photo tent yesterday. With some diffuse lighting and a polarization filter, you can really show off the metallic blue dial (...and no, it's not coming up for sale ;-)

horacehenn · Aug 9, 2018

Hi all

Having read the history of the calibre 1040 movement, I knew that the 176.007 was the watch for me, and so scoured eBay; the auctions; and Chrono24 for a few months; finally finding the watch in the photo from a jeweller in Austria. Although I really like the dark blue dials, it was the pale blue hands on the silver/grey dial that I really wanted……..and that syringe hand of course !!!

I’m not sure if the steel bracelet is an original 1170 as it isn’t engraved, although it seems to fit the end links well, which are engraved as 653. I’m not so keen on the feel of a steel strap though and so have ordered a Horween chocolate leather rally-style strap from the very helpful Stewart at Heuertime, which he recommended with pale blue stitching to match the hands.

The reference on the movement is 34,248,XXX which, reading the earlier posts on here, makes it an early 1972 model ?

Having tried to source my own replacement bezel from the USA without success, I have sent the watch to Swiss Time Services who have quoted £60 + VAT plus partial repair cost which I didn’t think was bad. I am waiting to hear wat else they think is required. I presume that the dark blue bezel currently on it is correct for the 1972 model and that it shouldnt be the lighter blue colour ?

Do you think I should I also get a repair done to the bottom of the dial, or get STS to replace it (assuming the ycan ?) or just leave it as it is ?

I would also appreciate your views on them refurbishing the case - you will see that there are a few dinks and scratches, especially around the crystal circumference. I have read the forums and can’t decide whether to get it done or not ? I intend to wear it, but don’t want to kill the re-sale value either. They have confirmed that they can do it for £180 + VAT using their lapping machine, but the forums tend to recommend sending the case to Switzerland (Bienne).

Thanks in advance

YYTIN · Jun 4, 2021

Hi

Wonderful Model : a bit jealous here 😀

I've posted initially another thread in the "vintage omega watch help" section but thought I would give it a try here.
https://omegaforums.net/threads/do-seamasters-176-007-and-145-029-share-the-same-case.132500/

Does anyone of you would know if the seamaster 145029 share the same case as the 176007 ?
From what I can see yes. And they all have the omega bracelet 1170 + 653 end links.

The reason I'm asking is that I've got a very nice 145029 coming to me (head only) and was looking for a bracelet. Found an UncleSeiko bracelet which is designed to go on a 176007 and was wondering if it could fit the 145029. Obviously if the cases are the same, it should.

Any help appreciated 😀

Joe K. · Jun 5, 2021

The bracelet may fit, I don’t know the answer to that, but the case is not the same. Look at the area flat area around the crystal and compare the differences.

YYTIN
Hi

Wonderful Model : a bit jealous here 😀

I've posted initially another thread in the "vintage omega watch help" section but thought I would give it a try here.
https://omegaforums.net/threads/do-seamasters-176-007-and-145-029-share-the-same-case.132500/

Does anyone of you would know if the seamaster 145029 share the same case as the 176007 ?
From what I can see yes. And they all have the omega bracelet 1170 + 653 end links.

The reason I'm asking is that I've got a very nice 145029 coming to me (head only) and was looking for a bracelet. Found an UncleSeiko bracelet which is designed to go on a 176007 and was wondering if it could fit the 145029. Obviously if the cases are the same, it should.

Any help appreciated 😀

Screwbacks · Jun 5, 2021

ICONO
176.001 ...A really superb design....and for the 70's, surprisingly restrained,...but indisputably of the 'Period'

nice and rare OSA model (supposedly with link No. 12, and clasp no. 120).

Seamaster 176.007 appreciation. Love that 70's funk!

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ICONO

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BenjaminT

Andy K

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YYTIN

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