Today's offering showcases this very cool and pleasing Omega Seamaster c. late 1960's. It has a classic Seamaster case design with a beautiful royal blue vignette dial.

It circa dates to 1968 where it might have laid next to the Speedmaster Professional that were being used in the space program and ultimately would be headed to the Moon.

Powering the watch is Omega's top-tier caliber 565 movement used in Seamasters from the era, and one of the last superior 500's series movements used before Omega began trying to reduce their costs It was the top tier offering of the 500 series. It has 24 jewels and a quick-setting date and was one of the finest mass-produced automatic movements from era.

It measures 34.5mm in diameter, in between the size of the Rolex Date and the Rolex Datejust.

It has all of its original parts and has just finished a true expertly done restoration.

Its case presents as mint The lines of the lugs remain strong. Its dial has been meticulously restored - the printing could pass as Omega factory done to the naked eye. On the wrist, it presents as gorgeous mint.

As part of the restoration, it has just been fully overhauled by a Master Watchmaker. It winds very smoothly and is running exceptionally strong and true, keeping time better than many brand new Omegas in our testing recording position.

For the finishing touch, it has been equipped with a brand new leather strap and aftermarket Omega style buckle making it ready for immediate enjoyment

Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.

Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.

A half-century old Omega restored to look like new on the wrist!

Please note: Published examples of similar watches can be found in Marco Richon's work Omega: A Journey Through Time, 2007, pg. 403.

Manufacturer: Omega
Country of origin: Switzerland
Serial no.: 26,986,031
Year built: c. 1968
Model: Ref. ST 166.037, Seamaster
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Quick-Setting Date, Sweep Seconds
Designed for: Men
Case material: Stainless steel
Case markings (inside): Omega Watch Co., Acier Inoxydable, Swiss made, 166.037
Case condition: Presents as mint. The lines of the lugs remain strong.
Dimensions: 34.5mm wide (excluding crown), 40.5mm long lug tip-to-tip
Dial: Royal blue vignette - it fades from black on the periphery to royal blue at the center, steel indexes topped with white, aperture for the date, signed Omega, expertly restored
Hands: Original, steel "batons"
Movement type: Cal. 565, copper colored, 24 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator
Movement markings: Omega Watch Co. Swiss, Twenty-four Jewels, 565
Jewels: 24 rubies
Beat frequency: 19,800 BPH
Band: Leather, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn with aftermarket Omega style buckle. We also stock lizard and a variety of other straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested.
Width between lugs: 18mm
Crystal: Acrylic, unsigned or no longer signed Omega, excellent condition
Serviced: Yes, freshly overhauled by a Master Watchmaker.
Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system.
Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.
Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 7 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations throughout the buying experience.

All watches are packaged carefully and mailed double boxed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. All watches are sent fully insured with signature required. Most of our domestic shipping is done through FedEx. At times we will also use USPS Express Mail, and we can accommodate most requests for your preferred carrier. International shipments are sent USPS International Express Mail or FedEx.

The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms. The payment of all customs duties, tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.

Also note that water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed to be waterproof.

To get an idea of how this watch will look on the wrist, please use the Watch Sizing Guide

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