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Seamaster Cosmic Club - Pics, Info & Buyer’s Guide

135.017 136.017 165.026 166.023 166.036 c-case cal. 552 cal. 562 cal. 565 cal. 601 cal. 611 cosmic crosshair omega seamaster
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I got one a few years ago. I think it is nice.

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I forgot to ask 3 questions.
1. Mine has a T next to the Swiss Made but many watches I have seen don't have this T. What does it mean? Tritium?
2. I'd like an Omega branded brick bracelet. But they cost as much as a watch. Are there options? I guess I could buy another watch with a good condition brick bracelet?
3. Is there any way to get new Tritium paint to redo the hands and markers?
Thanks
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Yes, T stands for Tritium. I don't suggest to re-new Tritium paint, in a few years it will lose its "power". I have an Omega steel bracelet that I paid a lot, but the result is great. It depends on you.
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Yes, T stands for Tritium. I don't suggest to new Tritium paint, in a few years it will lose its "power". I have an Omega steel bracelet that I paid a lot, but the result is great. It depends on you.
Thanks. I agree the SS bracelet really suits the watch, not so much my wallet.
Tritium has a 12 year half life, so it is down to 3 to 4% of it's original activity after 57 years. I'd be happy to repaint but I can't source it. You can buy it is as a gas in a glass ampoule, so someone could mix it with some paint. But not me. I would not muck around with radioactive gas. In the paint it is OK.
 
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Thanks. I agree the SS bracelet really suits the watch, not so much my wallet.
Tritium has a 12 year half life, so it is down to 3 to 4% of it's original activity after 57 years. I'd be happy to repaint but I can't source it. You can buy it is as a gas in a glass ampoule, so someone could mix it with some paint. But not me. I would not muck around with radioactive gas. In the paint it is OK.

You have to find a watchmaker doing the job, if you have this will; ye, don't do it on your own. Even because opening this watch is not easy.
 
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My '71 Seamaster Cosmic & my first Omega, it's in great condition for it's age (Same age as the Wife)

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Nice watch. The watch may be in good condition for it's age, but tell the wife she is in good condition, period, if you want to live a long and happy life.
 
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You have to find a watchmaker doing the job, if you have this will; ye, don't do it on your own. Even because opening this watch is not easy.
That is good advise for everyone. Luckily I have 2 very good watch guys with many decades of experience with Omega, Rolex, Patek etc. I only am interested in pre 1975 things, so experience with these old watches is essential. If I get lucky with the H3, I'll let you know.
 
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Why do most cases have exposed lugs? See first photo. And others the lugs are hidden? See second photo.

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Nice watch. The watch may be in good condition for it's age, but tell the wife she is in good condition, period, if you want to live a long and happy life.
She would think I was up to something 🤣😂😅
 
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Hello everyone. Let me share couple pictures of my Omega Cosmic 2000 model. Love this watch and how they shine in the sunlight)

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Do you guys think this sky blue dial it original to my 166.026? It looks amazing but I'm not finding many like it online. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks!
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Do you guys think this sky blue dial it original to my 166.026? It looks amazing but I'm not finding many like it online. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks!
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Unfortunately, this is a re-dial. Look at the 'm' and the 'r' in 'Seamaster' and you can see how different they are from original examples.

I do agree, though, that it looks nice - and that's important, too!
 
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Cartesian Cartesian
Unfortunately, this is a re-dial. Look at the 'm' and the 'r' in 'Seamaster' and you can see how different they are from original examples.

I do agree, though, that it looks nice - and that's important, too!
Bummer! That's what I was worried about. Some threads online mention that there were blue dialed ones so I thought maybe I got lucky. Guess I'll start looking for a replacement dial. Thanks for the response.
 
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Bummer! That's what I was worried about. Some threads online mention that there were blue dialed ones so I thought maybe I got lucky. Guess I'll start looking for a replacement dial. Thanks for the response.
Sure thing!

And yes there are ones with blue dials, but they are a much darker blue (like some of the examples earlier in this thread)
 
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Yes, it is a pretty watch
 
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I have a baby blue dial variant with box and omega warranty paper on bracelet.

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Hey, I have a blue one too!
 
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Unfortunately, this is a re-dial. Look at the 'm' and the 'r' in 'Seamaster' and you can see how different they are from original examples.

I do agree, though, that it looks nice - and that's important, too!
The flaws in the text that you mentioned may have been caused by some scratches on the crystal. Here's another angle. What do you think? After more searching, I've found a few other examples that look just like mine so I'm starting to wonder if it is original.

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