Seamaster Chronometers made post 1952 are one of Omega's seldom seen vintage watches. They featured all of the rugged spottiness of the Seamaster line coupled with an officially certified chronometer movement.
After their release and after Omega divided the line into two models in 1952, the "plain" Seamaster, a sport watch without chronometer certification, and the Constellation, the higher-end chronometer option, Omega only made a relatively few Seamaster Chronometers.
1960's and early 70's Seamasters are great long-term buys as parts are readily available for their well-made movements, and they're not hard to service, even the chronometer versions like this watch.
It is all-original down to the untouched dial, hands, winding crown, "beads of rice" bracelet, and even original signed Omega crystal!
It is in beautiful original condition. Its full size case - 35mm in diameter which is in between the size of a Rolex Date and a Rolex Datejust - is better than near mint.
Its original dial shows is better than near mint with only very light aging and light warming in tone, giving it a true vintage look. Its original "Beads of Rice" bracelet presents as just short of mint with light signs of havinb been polished.
One of our watchmakers has disassembled its officially certified chronometer movement down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it making it ready for immediate enjoyment. It winds extremely smoothly and is keeping very accurate time, Photos of the inside available upon request.
Included with the purchase is a one-year international warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.
A very fine watch with truly impressive capabilities.
Note: A published example of a Seamaster chronometer watch can be found in John Goldberger's work Omega Watches, 2005, pg. 137.
- Manufacturer: Omega
- Country of origin: Switzerland
- Serial no.: 28,742,677
- Year built: c. 1970
- Model: Seamaster Chronometer, Ref. 168.024SP
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Officially Certified Chronometer, Automatic, Sweep Seconds
- Designed for: Men
- Case material: Stainless steel
- Case markings (inside): Omega Watch Co. Swiss Made, Acier Inoxydable 168.024/166.010 SP
- Case condition: Better than near mint with two slight remnants of wear to the left side and lights signs of the having been polished.
- Dimensions: 35mm diameter (excluding crown), 43mm long lug tip-to-tip
- Dial: Silver, hand-riveted steel indexes, original, better than near mint with very light aging and toning
- Hands: Original, steel, dauphines filled with black
- Movement type: Caliber 564 movement, 24 jewels, 19,800 BPH balance, copper colored, officially certified chronometer, shock resistant, micrometer regulation
- Movement markings: Omega Watch Co, Swiss, Adjusted Five Positions and Temperature, Seventeen Jewels, 564
- Jewels: 24 rubies
- Beat frequency: 19,800 BPH
- Band: Omega Beads of Rice, original, stainless steel, full length, fits a wrist up to approx. 7.75 inches, presents as just short of mint with light signs of polishing and mild stretch
- Crystal type: Acrylic, original, signed Omega, very good condition with light wear on the side edge surface - the main surface is very clean. Please inquire if you would like a new crystal installed.
- Serviced: One of our watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it. It winds very smoothly.
- Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system.
- Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email [email protected] for details.
- 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
