Up for sale is a 1960s Omega Seamaster gent's watch; one of the last vintage "beefy-lugs" references. Case size measuring 34.5mm in diameter, excluding the crown by 42mm lug tip to lug tip. Gold capped over steel original signed case in superb unpolished condition, model 166.009. Possibly the most immaculate example of this reference, almost like owning a new timepiece. Original signed crown. Original signed acrylic crystal in very good condition. New rubber case gasket. Stunningly attractive factory original dial is in excellent condition. Professionally serviced automatic wind movement running solid and accurate. Omega calibre 565 with serial number 24308455 dating this watch to 1966. It has a quick-set date feature. It will come with a new 18mm genuine leather strap. Wrist size in the photo is 6 inches.
1966 OMEGA SEAMASTER AUTOMATIC
Circa: 1966
Model: Seamaster
Calibre: 565
Movement serial #: 24308455
Jewel count: 24 jewels
Movement Type: Automatic wind
Case model: 166.009
Case Material: Gold capped over steel
Case gasket: O ring rubber gasket
Crystal: Acrylic signed crystal
Crown: Signed
Case Diameter excluding crown: 34.5mm
Case length lug tip to lug tip: 42mm
Dial: Factory original finish
Hand type: Dauphine (original)
Strap material: genuine leather
Strap width between lugs: 18mm
Wrist size in photo: 6 inches