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Vintage Seamaster Identification

 
 By: patrickau : December 23rd, 2008-18:55
Hi, I need help from you guys for the identifiaction of this vintage Omega Seamaster. The case reference number is 166.032/168.023 Caliber Number: 565 The movement serial number: 3186XXXX My questions are: 1. Based on the picture and the info, is this pie...

Its a right dog IMO

 
 By: mondodec : December 25th, 2008-17:47
It is missing a bezel. 166.032 (as it isnt a 166.023) should have a cal 752 under the bonnet. The dial type was mottled for some models, although its hard to tell if this is original because the pic doesnt show script detail.  The crown is wrong - tiny.  ...

Got pics of original?

 
 By: patrickau : December 25th, 2008-19:24
Thanks Desmond. Do you have any pictures showing the missing bezel and original crown? Merry Christmas! Pat

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 By: mondodec : December 25th, 2008-22:41
I havent figured how to post pics on this forum, however if you go to the Omega database at www.omegawatches.com And then key in 166.0032  in the field that lists reference or case number, there is a pic of one there Cheers Desmond

Here are the pics, but...

 
 By: patrickau : December 26th, 2008-00:46
Thanks for the guide, Desmond. I downloaded the images from Omega's website. Here is 166.0032 Like you have said, 166.0032 should have caliber 752. According to the website, 166.0032 was later replaced by 168.023 with Caliber 751 and this is 168.023. Here...

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 By: mondodec : December 26th, 2008-14:32
Hi Pat Not in my opinion.  We are talking here about comparing a two-piece case (case body and removable case back) in respect to the 032 and 023 and a one-piece (monocoque) case in respect to 166.0067. So 067 doesnt have a removable caseback as it's one-...

Thanks Desmond and Happy 2009!!! [nt]

 
 By: patrickau : December 30th, 2008-22:44