Today's offering showcases this classic and beautifully restored c. 1968 Omega Seamaster Cosmic with Royal Amethyst color dial. The color is much deeper and richer than our photos suggest.

Vintage Omega watches have long been appreciated for their timeless proportions, excellent movements, and restrained design. While this Seamaster Cosmic shares all of those qualities, what sets it apart is its beautifully refinished dial. Executed in a rich Royal Amethyst tone with sunburst finish, it gives the watch a fresh, contemporary personality while remaining faithful to the clean simplicity that has always made these models so appealing.

The dial's finely brushed finish catches the light beautifully, shifting from between deep violet, plum, and brighter jewel-toned purple as the watch moves on the wrist. Its distinctive wide applied baton markers feature finely textured centres that create wonderful depth and contrast against the radiant dial. The combination gives the watch a strong visual identity without feeling overdone.

The smooth, sculpted Cosmic case is an excellent companion to the dial. Its flowing lines and absence of sharp edges give the watch a refined, almost modern silhouette that pairs especially well with the contemporary color. The overall design feels cohesive, as though the watch could have been imagined this way from the beginning.

It measures slightly over 35mm in diameter without the crown, in between the sizes of a Rolex Date and a Datejust.

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

It has all of its original parts and has just finished a true expertly done restoration. It presents in gorgeous condition - it presents as a 9.7 or 9.8 out of 10.

Its monococque - or one-piece - case, which achieved high water resistance ratings by not having a separate case back, presents as mint. Usually the stamping on the back shows lightening from previous polishing - on this watch it is still very strong. And the sunburst finish on the bezel and lug tops is stunning.

Its original Omega dial has been meticulously custom refinished in Royal Amethyst - the printing could pass as Omega factory done to the naked eye.

As part of the restoration, the movement has been freshly overhauled by a Master Watchmakers. It is running extremly strong and true, keeping time nearly on par with a new Omega Seamaster.

For the finishing touch, a new aftermarket calfskin leather strap with aftermarket Omega style buckle has been installed making it ready for immediate enjoyment. Please inquire if you would like to purchase a genuine Omega buckle for it - we have one in stock.

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

For those who appreciate classic Swiss watchmaking but want something beyond the expected, this Seamaster Cosmic offers a compelling combination of vintage craftsmanship and modern style. Its custom sky blue dial transforms a timeless Omega into a truly one-of-a-kind piece that stands out for all the right reasons.

The Seamaster:

Omega watches can be found on the wrists of many prominent figures including Pierce Brosnan, Michael Schumacher, Michael Phelps, Ernie Els, Prince William, and one graced the wrist of President John F. Kennedy. Omega has been the official timekeeper for 21 Olympic Games and is the official chronometer of NASA.

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

Manufacturer: Omega
Country of origin: Switzerland
Serial no.: 26,906,333
Year built: c. 1968
Model: Ref. 166.026, Seamaster Cosmic
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Sweep Seconds, Quick-Setting Date
Designed for: Men
Case material: Stainless steel
Case markings (outside): Seamaster, Waterproof, 166.026 - Tool 107
Case condition: Presents as mint with only light signs of previous polishing. Usually the stamping on the back shows lightening from previous polishing - on this watch it is still very strong. And the sunburst finish on the bezel and lug tops is stunning.
Dimensions: 35.5mm wide (excluding crown - 37mm including), 38mm long lug tip-to-tip
Dial: Signed Omega, Royal Amethyst, steel retro "wide boy" baton indexes topped with white, outer minute/second track, original Omega dial perfectly custom refinished. The color is much deeper and richer than our photos suggest.
Hands: Original, steel batons - if you would like the white removed from the seconds hand please inquire.
Movement type: Cal. 565, copper colored, self-winding, 24 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring
Jewels: 24 rubies
Beat frequency: 19,800 BPH
Band: Calfskin leather, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn with aftermarket Omega style buckle. Please inquire if you would like to purchase a genuine Omega buckle for it - we have one in stock. We also stock lizard and a variety of other straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested.
Crystal type: Acrylic, appears original and no longer signed, excellent condition
Servicing: Yes, freshly overhauled by a Master Watchmaker.
Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running extremly strong and true, keeping time nearly on par with a new Omega Seamaster.
Warranty: 1-year C.O.T. international warranty. 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; 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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