1960's Omega Vintage Mens Seamaster Retro, Day Date, Large 38mm Automatic Watch - Stainless Steel

Omega

Item No. 6898

Today's offering showcases this very cool classic vintage Seamaster. Powering the watch is Omega's caliber 752 movement with twenty-four jewels (seven more than in many Seamaster versions from the period), day of the week indication, and a quick-setting date.

The 700 series has a direct lineage with the celebrated 500 series, and is arguably as good, and collectors are beginning to recognize it accordingly.

Here are some of its features:

  • Powered by Omega's first day/date movement
  • Slightly uncommon model
  • Highly-efficient, bi-directional self-winding mechanism keeps the watch powered by the smallest movement by the central rotor in both directions
  • Twenty-four (24) rubies (seven more than in most watches) strategically placed at key friction points minimize the wear to the internal parts, insuring that with proper care the watch will run perfectly for generations
  • Extra long 50 hour running reserve keeps the watch consistently running, even when not worn daily
  • Quick-set date for easy date selection
  • Day of the week calendar
  • Attractive and large retro styled waterproof style stainless steel case
  • Fully Omega down to the dial, hands, and crown

But what is most striking about this watch is its gorgeous restored condition. Our photos couldn't do it justice.

It has just finished being restored with a true expertly done restoration. It presents as mint on the wrist. Its dial has been meticulously refinished - the printing could pass as Omega factory done to the naked eye.

As part of the restoration the movement has just been overhauled by a Master Watchmaker. Its movement is very clean. It winds smoothly and is keeping accurate time. Photos of the inside available upon request.

For the finishing touch we have equipped it with a brand new calfskin strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

Included with the purchase is a one-year warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate attesting to the watch's performance.

Note: A similar watch resides in the Omega Museum in Switzerland and can be seen in Marco Richon's work, Omega: A Journey Through Time, 2007, pg. 292.

A more than five decade old Seamaster that looks like new!

The Seamaster:
Omega is perhaps best known by watch connoisseurs for its Seamaster line of dive watches. Introduced in 1948, they have been embraced by water sports enthusiasts and often marry a striking look with a high performance movement.

  • Manufacturer: Omega
  • Country of origin: Switzerland
  • Year built: c. 1960's
  • Model: Ref. 166.064, Seamaster
  • Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Quick Set Date, Day, Sweep Seconds
  • Designed for: Men
  • Case material: Stainless steel
  • Case markings (outside): Seamaster
  • Case condition: Mint with slight signs of having been polished
  • Dimensions: 38mm wide (excluding crown), 41.6mm long lug tip-to-tip
  • Dial: Matte black, steel baton indexes, outer minute/second track, expertly restored
  • Hands: Original, steel batons
  • Movement type: Cal. 752, copper colored, bi-direction automatic, micrometer regulator for precision timing, 24 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring
  • Jewels: 24 rubies
  • Beat frequency: 19,800 BPH
  • Band: Calfskin, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn
  • Crystal type: Acrylic, no longer signed/unsigned, vintage, very good condition
  • Servicing: Yes, freshly serviced by a Master Watchmaker.
  • Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. 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 experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts.
  • Warranty: 1-year C.O.T. international warranty.
  • Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed 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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