Hello, a colleague of mine suggested I post a thread on this forum, due to the right informations he got about an vintage military wristwatch. I hope I'll get the same satisfaction as him. I'm not looking for an identification of a watch I own, but I'd like to know if the following would be an possible combination that Omega was selling in 70's: dial = Seamaster Automatic case = 176.002 movement = 1040 I found on the net one person quite skeptical about this combination: http://www.calibre1040.com/cal-1040-collectors-guide-case-references/002-2/ I also found some pictures giving reasons to think that it would be possible (error at the factory ?): https://omegaforums.net/attachments/most-plausible_1-jpg.219185/ And on 'ofrei' website, a seamaster dial is said fit with case 176.002: http://www.ofrei.com/page1106.html but "fit" may not mean it is an official Omega combination. If an expert may give some information and its feelings on this topic, it would be very appreciated ! Thanks in advance for all your expertise ! BR Pierre
https://www.omegawatches.com/watch-omega-speedmaster-mark-iii-st-176-0002/ It's listed as a Speedmaster but look at the dial.
Thank you for your very fast reply ! Do you know if 176.0002 really exists or if there is a mistake on omegawatches.com and we should read 176.002 ? if 176.0002 exists, do you know the differences between 176.002 and 176.0002 ? Thanks again !
They are the same reference number. The Omega Vintage Database requires an extra zero added directly after the decimal point.
Thank you for this good information. I did not know that. If I see a caseback written 176.0002, I now know it is a fake. Thank again !
I have one (seamaster dial, 176.002 case). Sent it to Omega who confirmed that the dial was origional and the watch was sold as a seamaster.
Please post photos instead of links. Links are annoying to click through, and have zero educational value after they change. What does an ideal post look like? Check out https://omegaforums.net/threads/vintage-omega-posting-guide.383/ -
Would you mind sharing a picture? I acquired one recently and I’m trying to validate if it is legitimate. Thanks.