Our photos couldn't do it justice - the dial is rich and deep with a great tone. It really catches the light and changes lightness depending on the angle of the light.
Its has an uncommon and distinctive eight-sided case and is full size with a 35mm diameter, in between the sizes of a Rolex Date and a Datejust.
Powering the watch is Omega's caliber 1022 movement with pioneering so-called "double quick-set" day and date features. Omega created the 1022 with a double quick-set capability for convenient setting of the day and date. Though many connoisseurs associate the idea of the double quick-set watch with Rolex, which first offered the President model with this "new" feature in late 1990, Omega was a pioneer of the technology in large scale production watches.
It has a faster beat (28,800 bph) balance system for greater accuracy, and the 1022 was the top-tier offering of the 1000 series, with the higher 23 jewel count.
The watch has just finished a true expertly done restoration. It presents as about a 9.7 or better out of 10 condition - on the wrist it looks like new.
The case presents as just short of perfect mint - the underside has the slightest remnants of wear. On the wrist it presents as gorgeous mint. The 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 just been overhauled by a Master Watchmaker. It is near pristine and is keeping time nearly on par with a new Omega in our testing position.
For the finishing touch we have equipped it with a brand new calfskin strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate attesting to its performance.
A four and a half decade old Omega that looks like new on the wrist!
Omega Seamaster:
Omega is perhaps best known for its Seamaster line of dive watches. Introduced in 1948, they have been embraced by water sports enthusiasts and marry a striking look with a high performance movement.
Omega watches can be found on the wrists of many prominent figures including Pierce Brosnan, Michael Schumacher, Michael Phelps, Ernie Els, and Prince William, and one graced the wrist of President John F. Kennedy. Omega has been the official timekeeper for 21 Olympic Games and is the official chronometer of NASA.
- Manufacturer: Omega
- Country of origin: Switzerland
- Serial no.: 39,453,779
- Year built: c. 1975
- Model: Seamaster, ref. 166.0258
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Quick-Setting Date, Quick-Setting Day, Sweep Seconds
- Designed for: Men
- Case material: Stainless steel
- Case condition: Presents as just short of perfect mint - the underside has the slightest remnants of wear. On the wrist it presents as gorgeous mint.
- Dimensions: 35mm diameter (excluding crown), 40mm long lug tip-to-tip
- Dial: Emerald green, signed Omega, with hand-riveted steel baton indexes topped with white, aperture for the date, outer minutes/seconds track and luminous dots, expertly custom refinished
- Hands: Original, whitened steel "batons", present as mint condition
- Movement type: Cal. 1022, copper colored, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring
- Beat frequency: 28,800 BPH
- Band: Calfskin 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: Original, no longer signed, excellent condition
- Serviced: Yes, overhauled by a Master Watchmaker. 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.
- Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system.
- 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 experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts
- 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
