It measures just under 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 552 movement with twenty-four jewels (seven more than in many Seamaster versions from the period). The 552 was one of the last superior 500's series movements used before Omega began trying to reduce their costs. Arguably the finest mass-produced automatic movement from the era, despite the appreciation it receives it too remains not yet fully appreciated.
It is fully Omega down to the hands and crown. Its monococque - or one-piece - case, which achieved high water resistance ratings by not having a separate case back, presents as mint on the wrist,
It has just finished a true expertly done restoration. The case presents as just short of mint with slight signs of polishing to the back. On the wrist it presents as mint.
The original Omega dial has been meticulously custom refinished - 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 strong and very true.
1950's and 60's Seamasters are great buys as parts are readily available for their well-made movements, and they're not hard to service.
For the finishing touch a new aftermarket calfskin leather strap has been installed 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.
Note: Published examples of similar watches can be found in Marco Richon's work Omega: A Journey Through Time, 2007, pg. 403.
A more than half-century 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 embraced by water sports enthusiasts and often marry a striking look with a high performance movement.
- Manufacturer: Omega
- Country of origin: Switzerland
- Year built: c. 1960's
- Model: Ref. 165.026, Seamaster Cosmic
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Sweep Seconds
- Designed for: Men
- Case material: Stainless steel
- Case markings (outside): Seamaster, Waterproof, 165.026 - Tool 107
- Case condition: Presents as just short of mint with light signs of previous polishing to the back where are a few markings are light. On the wrist it presents as mint.
- Dimensions: 35mm wide (excluding crown - 37mm including), 40mm long lug tip-to-tip
- Dial: Signed Omega, Tiffany blue / Seafoam, steel retro "wide boy" baton indexes topped with black, outer minute/second track, perfectly custom refinished
- Hands: Original, steel batons
- Movement type: Cal. 552, 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: Leather, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn. We also stock lizard and a variety of others straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested.
- Crystal type: Acrylic, excellent condition
- Servicing: Yes, freshly overhauled by a Master Watchmaker.
- Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. Keeping exceptionally accurate time. 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 experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts.
- Warranty: 1-year C.O.T. international warranty.
- 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
