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1969 Omega Seamaster Automatic
This 1969 Omega Seamaster Automatic presents a compact, classically proportioned case finished in stainless steel and fitted with an acrylic crystal and signed crown. The original, signed dial and period-appropriate leather strap emphasize its late‑1960s character and everyday elegance. At its heart sits the Omega cal. 565, a 24‑jewel automatic known for dependable timekeeping and robust construction. For the modern collector, it offers a well-documented example of Omega’s mid‑century watchmaking: a wearable historic wristwatch that speaks to traditional finishing and mechanical reliability.
Watch dossier
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01Specifications+
- Brand / model
- Omega Omega Seamaster Automatic Ref. 166042
- Reference
- 166042
- Estimated production
- 1969
- Case material
- Stainless steel (Acier Inoxydable)
- Case diameter
- 34 mm
- Dial
- Original vintage condition, signed Omega
- Crystal
- Acrylic (period-correct)
- Crown
- Signed
- Strap / bracelet
- Leather strap
- Movement
- automatic
- Caliber
- Omega cal. 565
- Jewels
- 24
02Service & provenance+
The service includes the following operations: • Disassembly of the watch • Movement overhaul: dismantling • Cleaning, reassembly and lubrication • Use of Moebius synthetic oils • Ultrasonic cleaning of the case • Reassembly of the case and the watch • Final technical and aesthetic checks
03Delivery & returns+
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