Good day all. Up for sale is a 1963 Seamaster reference 166.009 in very good preowned condition. I love this watch and will regret letting it go, but I've recently purchased an AT Skyfall and I have a one in, one out policy to keep the size of my collection manageable, so this one goes on the block. What makes this watch special is its beautfiul unrefinished silver sunburst dial in very nice preowned condition. While I have seen many examples of this reference with rectangular bar style hour markers, some with onyx inserts and some without, this example has steel arrowhead markers which are quite rare for this reference. When this watch catches the sunlight, it really is a thing of beauty. With its handsome thick lugged steel case and matching five row Omega beads of rice bracelet, it's rugged enough for everyday wear but it will also compliment a suit very nicely. A perfect all rounder for someone who just wants a nice vintage Omega on their wrist.

The Details

Omega Seamaster
Reference: 166.009
Movement: Caliber 562 automatic with semi quickset date
Serial: 20958579
Year: 1963
Case: 34mm, stainless steel
Dial: Original unrefinished silver sunburst dial with arrowhead markers and faceted Dauphine hands (non-lumed)
Bracelet: Omega 1502 beads of rice with number 11 end links and friction fit vintage style clasp, maximum wrist size 7.75"

Condition

Dial, Bezel & Hands: The dial and bezel are in very good condition and correct for the reference with no flaws other than some very light dial spotting that I can discern. The faceted hands are also original. The stainless steel arrowhead markers are the star of the show and reflect light in a way that just has to be seen to be fully appreciated. Framed date window at the three o'clock position. This is a non-lumed dial and handset which I consider to be a plus (no old lume degrading and getting onto the dial or, worse, into the movement).

Case: Original stainless steel case with a diameter of 34mm, a lug to lug measurement of 42mm and a lug width of 18mm. The overall condition of the case is very good. I don't believe that it has been polished and the lug edges are well defined and sharp. There are no glaring flaws that I can see and only a few scratches here and there which are to be expected for a vintage piece. The case back shows some scratches but the hippocampus medallion remains well defined.

Crown: Original and correct.

Crystal: The crystal is a brand new generic replacement with no scratches, chips or cracks.

Movement: Omega automatic caliber 562 with 24 jewels and a semi quickset date function. The movement is clean and in excellent condition and was recently checked by my watchmaker who concluded that it does not currently need a service. The watch is running smoothly with strong amplitude, no beat error, excellent power reserve and is keeping very good time at +3 to +6 SPD depending upon position. The watch winds up very smoothly and both the crown action and hand setting is very precise. The watch was last fully serviced in 2020 and I do not have service records, but you are welcome to have the watch inspected by your watchmaker and I offer a liberal return policy as noted below.

Bracelet: Original and correct Omega OEM 1502/11 five row beads of rice bracelet in beautiful condition with a vintage style friction fit clasp bearing the raised Omega logo. The bracelet has no stretch and will fit up to a 7.75 inch wrist. I do not have extra links.

Accessories

This watch comes with an Omega white cardboard outer box and an Omega red velvet inner box with watch pillow. The outer box is in excellent shape and the inner box shows some wear. I do not have the original paperwork.

About Me

I'm an avid collector of vintage Omega and I've got a soft spot for JLC as well. I've been a very active member of Omega Forums since 2018 and I'm one of the organizers of the annual Omega Forums Mid-Atlantic G2G (now going into its 4th year!). While I'm generally more of a buyer than a seller, my past buyers have been satisfied with our transactions:

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I have also sold watches and watch related accessories on eBay under the username gbesq with 100% positive feedback for more than 20 years and I can provide references from my buyers on Chrono24 as well. I value my reputation and what you see on my listings is what you get. If you're unhappy for any reason, I'll make it right.

Payment, Shipping & Returns

I'm asking a firm $1,250 USD for this watch which will include insured shipping to your location. Payment is accepted via Zelle, Venmo, Wise, PayPal F&F, bank wire transfer or cash in person at a mutually agreed upon secure location. I offer a 7 day inspection period beginning with the day after the watch is received. During that period you may initiate a return of the watch to me for any reason, no questions asked, by making the return request to me in writing. Upon my receipt of the watch, I will issue a full refund of the purchase price, less $100 for my shipping and insurance costs, provided that you return the watch to me in the same condition as I shipped it to you and you pay for the return shipping and insurance. While in your possession, if you break it, you buy it.

Photos

Here are the photos. If I've missed an angle that you would like to see or if you want a video, please PM me and I'll do my best to accomodate you. Thanks for looking and thanks to OF for the space. Please feel free to contact me via PM with any questions.