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Seamaster 300 165.024 166.024 Sweeping (Second) Hand Center Nipple

cqing
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Hello friends, recently I bought a very beautiful 165.024, the dial is perfect, the bezel is good without cracking. However, I realised the sweeping hand has been repaired/repainted before. Intuitively, one of the options for me is to purchase an original sweeping hand, and then I found something very interesting, and I don't know whether this topic has been discussed before.

The center of my sweeping hand is flat:
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While I found the modern replacement or service hand has a nipple, like this Watchco version:
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This is not conclusive, because I still find some vintage 165.024s equipped with sweeping hands that have nipples and the hand is coherent with the overall condition of the watch.

So I want to hear more from the experts in the forum. Thank you!
 
hoipolloi
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I observe that starting at 24 mil serial #, Omega used "nipple" center second hands on some Seamaster models like 166.010 and 168.024 (chronometer).
I have a 165.024 with 26 mil serial and it has a nipple, too.
 
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SerialNippleURL
2628Yeshttps://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2020/watches-3/omega-reference-165-024-seamaster-300-a-rare
256Nohttps://www.ssongwatches.com/products/omega-seamaster-300-165-24
247Nohttps://collectorscornerny.com/products/omega-seamaster-300-165-042-no-date-sword-hands-unpolished
24703Nohttps://www.watchpool24.com/en/30735589/omega-seamaster-300-165-024-unpolished
256Nohttps://wannabuyawatch.com/product/omega-seamaster-300-ref-165-024-circa-1967/
27Yeshttps://www.windvintage.com/omega-seamaster-professional-300-reference-165024-
263Yeshttps://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auc...-2/reference-165-024-seamaster-300-military-a
282Yeshttps://www.bonhams.com/auction/291...istwatch-seamaster-300-ref-165024-circa-1969/
2628Yes
https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-seamaster-300-165-024.165510/ Cover Image
Thread 'Omega Seamaster 300 165.024' ·
Dears,
for sale a nice example of Omega Seamaster 300 ref. 165.024.
The watch is head only and comes with a new italian leather strap.
The dial is so cool. It has no signs on it. The tritium has...
FS
€ 5900
Cuttysark ·
242203No
https://omegaforums.net/threads/seamaster-300-165-024-value-collectability.161795/ Cover Image
Thread 'Seamaster 300 165.024 - Value / collectability' ·
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Hi all,

I’ve been offered to buy a Seamaster 300, but am curious about its condition and value.

What do you think? What...
JBro321 ·
2422No
https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-seamaster-300-165-024-on-an-action-today.158191/ Cover Image
Thread 'Omega Seamaster 300 165.024 on an action today!' ·
Hi Forums Friends!

I arrived from London a few days ago, and now looking at an auction in UK (again…🤦)!
This time its not a Speedy, but a Seamaster 300, with the reference nr 165.024...
hansaboy ·
234No
https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-seamaster-300-165-024-64.181913/ Cover Image
Thread 'Omega seamaster 300 165.024-64' ·
Hi all!
Here is for sale a 165.024-64 in extremely appealing condition 😁
It is a true drawer/barn find I bought from an estate sale I was very enthusiastic about because that’s how I like to find...
FS
€ 8000
Dsplash ·
255No
https://omegaforums.net/threads/1967-omega-seamaster-300-165-024-1039-516-bracelet-serviced-extract.94601/ Cover Image
Thread '1967 Omega Seamaster 300 165.024. 1039/516 Bracelet. Serviced. Extract.' ·
For your consideration is this vintage 1967 Omega Seamaster 300 ref: 165.024.
Serial: 25.5XX.XXX


Case: CB Asymmetrical sharp case. Only the non crown guard side appears to have...
WITHDRAWN
ndgal ·
262Yes
https://omegaforums.net/threads/seamaster-300-165-024-7750-ohpf.178799/ Cover Image
Thread 'Seamaster 300 165.024 $7750 OHPF' ·
Hello folks,

I thought I'd offer this watch here, and soon some other Omegas I've collected over 15 years... I'm restructuring my collection and it's time to let go of some precious things that I...
SOLD
$ 7750 USD
Rman ·
247No
https://omegaforums.net/threads/question-about-seamaster-165-024-hands.56409/ A
Thread 'Question about Seamaster 165.024 Hands' ·
Dear Community,

I have seen now several SM 300 Ref 165.024 dating around 1966-1968 sometimes with sword hands and sometimes with straight hands... Are now both kind of hands corret for the...
Alex1974 ·
247No
https://omegaforums.net/threads/seamaster-300-registry-and-general-information.41400/ Cover Image
Thread 'Seamaster 300 Registry and General Information' ·
We all thank @Spacefruit on a daily basis for his exhaustive work on Speedmaster101, and without his dedication and passion for Speedies, many of us would not have dipped our toes into the...
watchknut ·
247No
https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-seamaster-300-165-024-big-triangle-final-price-7000.83293/ Cover Image
Thread 'Omega Seamaster 300 165.024 Big Triangle Final Price $7000' ·
Hello OF fam,

I have nearly accounted for my 16750 and pre-moon Speedy purchase, which I recently shared with you, so this will be the last watch I am listing for some time.

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Last...
SOLD
MikeMan2727 ·
255587Nohttps://thewatchcollector.co.uk/products/omega-seamaster-300-165-024-divers-watch-big-triangle
25Nohttps://timeanagram.com/en/products/7417
25617894No
https://omegaforums.net/threads/exceptional-1968-omega-sm300-165-024-bt.160798/ Cover Image
Thread 'Exceptional 1968 Omega SM300 165.024 'BT'' ·
Decided that 'exceptional' isn't too subjective an adjective in describing this iconic 165.024 'Big Triangle' delivered to Hong Kong in January of 1968...

Offering this 'grail' to help fund a car...
SOLD
Kiwibloke ·
26186Yes
https://omegaforums.net/threads/seamaster-300-1968-165-024-find.161895/ Cover Image
Thread 'Seamaster 300 1968 165.024 find' ·
Stumbled on a almost newish looking (if one can look past the bezel) SM300 165.024 , 26186xxx serial, CB case . Movement looks new and never serviced. Nice tan / cream lume (with dots at 6/12)...
Linesiders ·
28Yeshttps://www.craftandtailored.com/pr...EQbUe2j9buoNqd404niNsQpntD0V0zi6HJgqzbxCPHsKD
26Yeshttps://www.craftandtailored.com/pr...EyeLDVk--msvHr8sar9dE1InTuDUxTz5-Y0_mXifC9mgo

I did some quick online research. It seems that starting from 26 mil (around 1968), 165.024s start using nippled center second hands.
 
Knudsen1971
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hoipolloi hoipolloi
I observe that starting at 24 mil serial #, Omega used "nipple" center second hands on some Seamaster models like 166.010 and 168.024 (chronometer).
I have a 165.024 with 26 mil serial and it has a nipple, too.
Interesting topic, I`ve never realize this difference before...thanx for that.
The change may go in one hand with the lume color change to more greenish lume in that period? Just an idea...
I can only confirm, that all 3 vintage SM300 I have now in my hands ale no-nipple (all 22-25 SN watch) and all luminova watchcos are nippled.
 
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