Today's offering showcases this very fine and striking Omega Seamaster late 1960's with classic Seamaster case design and beautiful royal blue vignette dial.
It circa dates to 1968 where it might have laid next to the Speedmaster Professional that were being used in the space program and ultimately would be headed to the Moon.
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 was the top tier offering of the 500 series. It has 24 jewels and a quick-setting date and was one of the finest mass-produced automatic movements from era.
Its monococque - or one-piece - Omega case is emblazoned on the back with the Seamaster logo. When new it achieved high water resistance ratings by not having a separate case back. It measures 34.5mm in diameter, in between the size of the Rolex Date and the Rolex Datejust.
It has all of its original parts and has just finished a true expertly done restoration. It presents in gorgeous condition.
Its case presents as mint with light signs of previous polishing. Its dial has been meticulously restored - the printing could pass as Omega factory done to the naked eye.
As part of the restoration, it has just been fully overhauled by a Master Watchmaker. We have also timed it on a machine that simulates it being worn on the wrist. It is keeping very accurate time.
*Please kindly note that the date and hands were not set when the photos were taken. The date flips perfectly.
For the finishing touch, we equipped it with a brand new calfskin leather strap and aftermarket Omega style buckle making it ready for immediate enjoyment
Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function and a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity.
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 restored to look like new on the wrist!
Please note: Published examples of similar watches can be found in Marco Richon's work Omega: A Journey Through Time, 2007, pg. 403.
Manufacturer: Omega
Country of origin: Switzerland
Serial no.: 26,892,790
Year built: c. 1968
Model: Seamaster
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Quick-Setting Date, Sweep Seconds
Designed for: Men
Case material: Stainless steel
Case markings (inside): Omega Watch Co., Acier Inoxydable, Swiss made
Case condition: Presents as mint with light signs of previous polishing
Dimensions: 34.5mm wide (excluding crown), 40.5mm long lug tip-to-tip
Dial: Royal blue vignette - it fades from black on the periphery to royal blue at the center, steel baton indexes, aperture for the date, signed Omega, expertly restored
Hands: Original, steel "batons"
Movement type: Cal. 565, copper colored, 24 jewels, straight line 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: Calfskin leather, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn with aftermarket Omega style buckle. 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: Acrylic, unsigned or no longer signed Omega, excellent condition
Serviced: Yes, freshly overhauled by a Master Watchmaker. *Please kindly note that the date and hands were not set when the photos were taken. The date flips perfectly.
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 very accurate time.
Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email [email protected] 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
