Today's offering showcases this very cool vintage Seamaster 166.002 mens watch with green vignette crosshair dial and original Omega "beads of rice" bracelet.

It has a very classic Seamaster case design with screwback case embossed with the Seamonster logo and distinctive dial.

It circa dates to 1969 where it might have laid next to the Speedmaster Professional that was headed to to the Moon. It measures approximately 34.5mm in diameter without the crown, in between the sizes of a Rolex Date and a Rolex Datejust.

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 is the highest level offering of the 500 series. It has 24 jewels and is one of the finest mass-produced automatic movements from era.

It has just finished a true expertly done restoration. It has all of its original parts and the watch itself presents in gorgeous restored condition - a 9.7 out of 10.

Its case presents as mint. Its lugs retain strong lines. Its dial has been meticulously custom refinished in green vignette - emerald green in the center fading to black around the periphery. The printing could pass as Omega factory done to the naked eye.

Despite what the photos seem to suggest, the printing is strong and clear.

As part of the restoration, the very fine caliber 565 movement with fine swans neck regulation has been freshly overhauled by a Master Watchmaker. It is running extremely strong and true, keeping time on par with a new Omega in our testing recording position.

For the finishing touch, we have meticulously detailed it 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.

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.

An more than five and a half decade old Seamaster that looks like new on the wrist!

The Seamaster:

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.: 28,971,725
Year built: c. 1969
Model: Ref. ST 166.002, Seamaster
Functions:  Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Quick-Setting Date, Sweep Seconds
Designed for: Men
Case material: Stainless steel
Case markings (outside): Seamaster with hypocampus emblem
Case markings (inside): Omega Watch Co., Acier Inoxydable, Swiss made, 166.002
Case condition: Presents as mint
Dimensions: 34.5mm wide (excluding crown), 41mm long lug tip-to-tip, 8.7mm thick
Dial: Green vignette - emerald green in the center fading to black around the periphery, crosshair design, applied steel baton indices, aperture for the date, signed Omega Seamaster, expertly custom refinished. Despite what the photos seem to suggest, the printing is strong and clear.
Hands: Original, steel "batons"
Movement type: Cal. 565, copper colored, self-winding, 24 jewels, 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: Omega Beads of Rice, original, ref. 1037 (no. 12), stainless steel, fits a wrist up to approx. 7.2 inches, the light aging on the underside and fairly mild to moderate stretch - on the wrist it presents as mint. 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 type: Acrylic, appears original and no longer signed, excellent condition
Serviced: Yes, freshly serviced by a Master Watchmaker.
Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running extremely strong and true, keeping time on par with a new Omega in our testing recording position.
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; 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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