1969 Omega Seamaster Mens Vintage Watch with Automatic Cal. 565 Movement and Royal Blue Dial - Stainless Steel
Today's offering showcases this classic and meticulously restored c. 1969 Omega Seamaster.
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, and the highest offering in the 500 series. It has 24 jewels and a quick-setting date and is one of the finest mass-produced automatic movements from era.
It measures approximately 35mm in diameter without the crown, in between the size of a Rolex Date and a Rolex Datejust. It has a wonderful retro waterproof style case, royal blue dial, and original Omega beads of rice bracelet.
Its case has a great shape with large wings that flow from a flat bezel.
It has all of its original parts and has just finished a true expertly done restoration. It presents in gorgeous condition - a 9.6 out of 10. Our photos couldn't do it justice.
Its case presents as mint with only light signs of having ever been polished. Its original Omega dial has been meticulously restored - its printing could pass as Omega factory done to the naked eye. The original bracelet has fairly mild stretch - its finish presents as mint.
As part of the restoration, the movement has been freshly fully serviced by a Master Watchmaker. We have also timed it on a machine that simulates it being worn on the wrist. It is keeping time on par with a new Omega in our testing.
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.
A more than half-century old Omega painstakingly restored to look like new on the wrist!
Note: Published examples of similar watches can be found in Marco Richon's work Omega: A Journey Through Time, 2007, pg. 403.
The Seamaster:
Worn on the wrists of celebrities Michael Schumacher, Pierce Brosnan, Michael Phelps, and Ernie Els Omega timepieces rank with Rolex and other of the world's fine Swiss firms.
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.: 31,437,183
Year built: c. 1969
Model: Ref. 166.067, 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, 166.067
Case condition: Presents as mint with only very light signs of previous polishing
Dimensions: 35mm wide (excluding crown), 44mm long lug tip-to-tip
Dial: Royal blue, signed Omega, steel applied indexes topped with white, aperture for the date, expertly restored
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. 7.9 inches, only fairly mild 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, original/vintage, no longer signed/unsigned, excellent condition
Serviced: Yes, freshly serviced by a Master Watchmaker. It winds extremely smoohtly.
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 time on par with a new Omega in our testing.
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
