Today's offering showcases this rare, classic and pleasing Omega Seamaster. It features Omega's rare caliber 560 movement of which only 3,000 examples were made. These watches were made just for the U.S. market to avoid higher tariffs, and these movements were split across nine different models, making each in effect a "limited edition."

It is fully Omega down to the dial and hands. It elegant silver dial with very pleasing markers is original and just short of mint. It case is in excellent condition with one ding on a lug. It has the look of a solid gold Omega without the price tag.

1960's and early 70's Seamasters are great long-term buys as parts are readily available for their well-made movements, and they're not hard to service.

One of our watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it. We have timed it in five chronometer positions. It continues to keep time virtually on par with a new Omega, keeping chronometer grade time in four positions.

For the finishing touch we have installed a new genuine crocodile strap completing the look and making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

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

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

For further reading on the caliber 560 visit our friend Desmond Guilfoyle's blog.

• Manufacturer: Omega
• Country of origin: Switzerland, made only for the U.S. market
• Serial no.: 20,983,962
• Year built: c. 1966
• Model: Seamaster, ref. KL6303
• Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Date, Sweep Seconds
• Designed for: Men
• Case material: 14K gold filled
• Case markings (inside): Omega Watch Co., KL6303, F44424, J14KG.F.
• Case condition: The top right lug has a dent and is slightly bent. Otherwise it is in excellent condition.
• Dimensions: 34mm wide (excluding crown), 40mm long lug tip-to-tip
• Dial: Silver, applied gold baton and faceted dart indices, luminous dots, aperture for the date, original, just short of mint condition
• Hands: Original, gold luminous batons
• Movement type: Cal. 560, copper colored, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring
• Jewels: 17 rubies
• Beat frequency: 19,800 BPH
• Band: Crocodile, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn. We also stock lizard and a variety of others straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested.
• Width between lugs: 17mm
• Crystal type: Acrylic, appears original and no longer signed, very good condition
• Serviced: One of our watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it.
• Timing: Timed to precision in five positions on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It continues to keep time virtually on par with a new Omega, keeping chronometer grade time in four positions. 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 international warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details.
• 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