Omega Seamaster 166.010

Omega Seamaster 166.01 18k PG for Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa of Bahrain

Initially released in 1948 and based on watches used by airmen in WWII, the Omega Seamaster has become one of Omega’s best-known collections. Initially, a dress-style watch with thick lugs, the Seamaster was designed to promote daily wear while remaining functional for use in water with 62.5 meters of water resistance. However, the Seamaster eventually moved past its dressier beginning and became a fully-fledged dive watch, which makes the original dressier examples all the more charming. Offered here we have a 35mm Seamaster ref. 166.010 from the mid-1960s made of 18kt pink gold that speaks to its original dressy aesthetic with its leather strap and understated design that comes as a result of its flat bezel and simple lugs. Making this piece rather unique is the design of its silver dial, with an image of Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, whom was the first Emir of Bahrain from 1961 until his death in 1999, at 12 o’clock. Ordered on behalf of the Bahraini Royal Family directly from Omega, this timepiece represents Omega’s respect for the Royal Family, with Omega’s applied logo, which would normally be placed at 12 o’clock, placed at 6 o’clock, leaving space for Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa’s portrait. THE DIAL Representing Omega’s respect for the Royal Family, this example's silver dial features Omega’s applied logo at 6 o’clock instead of the usual position of 12 o'clock, which allows the placement of Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa’s portrait at the top of the watch. THE CONSTRUCTION Offered as one of the original dressier Seamaster variants, the ref. 166.010's 18kt pink gold construction combines a traditional dress watch design with a functional approach, with its slightly larger stature at 35mm, screw-down caseback and crown and 60m water resistance. TIMING MACHINE READOUT This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.