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Sharing an Omega 166.010

__ryan__
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I was hunting for one of these for some time and wanted to share what I picked up.

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This is the non-chronometer (cal. 565) with a crosshair dial that dates to ~1968. While the dials on these tend to mellow out to a champagne color (which is often lovely) this one has remained fairly silver. Looking at other examples, I think I may need to pick up another with the onyx inserts on the markers/hands.

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And now I understand the appeal of these vintage bracelets.
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TrboDieselPwrd
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What a lovely watch! I bet it wears like a dream!
I think both the 166.010 and 166.009 had with and without onyx markers.
Looks super clean, thanks for sharing and wear in good health!
 
Aroxx
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Very nice. You’re on a tear this month! I hope to be joining you soon.
 
vintagevibes
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Amazing piece man!! I always feel like these piece are similar in style to a Rolex Datejust. Not to say that they are a copy but the manage to be different enough to stand on their own, but with the same elegance! The beads of rice bracelet looks amazing with it as well. Enjoy! 😀
 
iamvr
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Great find, congrats. Big plus is the original crown. Many come with service crowns that are a bit of an eyesore.
 
Rudi99
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Great fotos too Ryan, thanks for sharing. Congrats on your findings!

I agree with @iamvr , the scalloped crown is a big plus for me too.
 
Davidt
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Beautiful example
Congrats.

Just like with a Deville, I feel the original crown really finishes these off (which yours obviously has).
 
Scarecrow Boat
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What a beauty! I love the balance of elegance in the style and the playfulness of the crosshair.
 
p_rover
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Beautiful one! Conditions are top, I think one of the best I've seen so far.
Hands and indexes are full steel?
Never seen like these. Usually they come with steel and onyx.
 
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iamvr iamvr
Great find, congrats. Big plus is the original crown. Many come with service crowns that are a bit of an eyesore.
Yep, the original/correct crown and crosshair were the deciding factors for me on this one. 👍
 
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Great fotos too Ryan, thanks for sharing. Congrats on your findings!
Thanks -- I took out an actual camera for these. Looks like I should experiment with the depth of field a bit.
 
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Beautiful one! Conditions are top, I think one of the best I've seen so far.
Hands and indexes are full steel?
Never seen like these. Usually they come with steel and onyx.
Thanks, friend. You have a very nice example yourself.

Yes, the hands and markers are steel only. Kind of a different look compared to those with the onyx insets. At certain angles, it can be slightly difficult to read due to contrast, but it's not really a problem.
 
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Beautiful. I just picked one up myself a few months ago. Caliber 562. Not perfect, but just had it serviced so it’s good to go for a while. Enjoy yours!
 
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__ryan__
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Poppyboy Poppyboy
Beautiful. I just picked one up myself a few months ago. Caliber 562. Not perfect, but just had it serviced so it’s good to go for a while. Enjoy yours!
Looks like you got it cleaned up and on the right bracelet. 👍
 
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