Today's offering showcases this rare, classic and pleasing automatic Omega. If you have been looking for one of these watches, don't miss this one which has its original papers showing it was purchased Christmas Day in 1965.

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 3,000 movements were split across 9 models, making each model in effect a very "limited edition."

It has all of its original parts and presents beautifully on the wrist.

Its untouched original silver linen dial is mint, and its gold-filled top "tropical" steel back case has the look of a solid gold Omega without the price tag. Under magnification, the luminous shows only light loss and has beautifully toned matching the luminous in the hands.

In construction, it is a Seamaster, but this model was only very rarely branded so on the dial.

The lugs have slivers on gold wear through on the edges, and the case back has a light crease. Otherwise, it shows only fairly light wear.

One of our Master Watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw, carefully inspected each parts, and serviced it. We have also timed it on a machine that simulates it being worn on the wrist. It is keeping accurate time.

For the finishing touch, it comes equipped with a new vintage style distressed leather strap and aftermarket Omega style buckle making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

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

As mentioned, accompanying the watch are its original papers showing it was sold in Evanston, Illinois.

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

The model's page on the Omega website can be found here.

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 training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.

Manufacturer: Omega
Country of origin: Switzerland, made only for the U.S. market
Serial no.: 22,632,344
Date sold: December 25, 1965
Model: Ref. KL6312
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Date, Sweep Seconds
Designed for: Men
Case material: 10K rolled gold plate with stainless steel back
Case markings (inside): Omega Watch Co., K33482
Case condition: The lugs have slivers on gold wear through on the edges, and the case back has a light crease. Otherwise, it shows only fairly light wear.
Dimensions: 34mm wide (excluding crown), 40mm long lug tip-to-tip
Dial: Silver, applied gold baton indices, luminous dots, aperture for the date, original and untouched, mint condition with very slight loss of luminous visible under magnification
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: Distressed vintage style leather, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn with aftermarket Omega style buckle. We also stock a variety of straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested.
Width between lugs: 17mm
Crystal type: Acrylic, unsigned or no longer signed, excellent condition
Serviced: One of our Master Watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw, carefully inspected each parts, and serviced it
Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. We have also timed it on a machine that simulates it being worn on the wrist. It is keeping accurate time.
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 - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity
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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