Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Nov 08, 2014

LOT 38

OMEGA SEAMASTER, REF. 166.078 SO-CALLED "HARD METAL" NEW OLD STOCK Omega, "Seamaster Automatic", movement No. 25689076, Ref. 166.078. Made circa 1970. Fine and rare, large, hardened stainless steel, shock-resistant, water-resistant, self-winding, center-seconds wristwatch with date and a gold-plated Omega strap.

CHF 1,000 - 2,000

HKD 8,000 - 16,000 / USD 1,100 - 2,100

Sold: CHF 1,875

Two-body, polished and brushed, scratch-resistant steel hardened by bombardment with Tungsten, flat and inclined bezel, recessed crown, hooded lugs, screw-down back with the Seamaster logo, flat mineral crystal. Satine silver with applied gilt and black baton indexes, outer minute and seconds divisions, date aperture, outer matte blue border with white line. Gilt and black baton hands. Cal. 565, held by 4 synthetic studs for full shock resistance, copper-colored, 24 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 1

As new
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial, case and movement signed. DIM. 44 x 48.5 mm. THICKNESS 12.8 mm. The cambered rectangular case of the Ref. 166.078 "Hard Metal" is hardened by bombardment with tungsten (1,200 Vickers). The caliber 565 movement is fixed in a ring held inside a container by four synthetic studs, ensuring full shock-resistance.