Omega - Seamaster - No reserve price - 166.037 SP - Men - 1969

Now available at auction from Second Vintage A quintessential vintage Seamaster in highly attractive condition, this 1969 Omega reference 166.037 SP is defined by its exceptionally clean silver sunburst dial and contrasting black accents. Powered by the highly regarded Caliber 565 automatic movement and featuring the classic hippocampus medallion on the caseback, this watch offers a compelling combination of robust mechanics and refined mid-century design. Brand: Omega Model: Seamaster Reference Number: 166.037 SP Serial Number: 28692712 Movement: Automatic, Caliber 565, 24 Jewels Dial: Silver sunburst with black-insert applied indices Case Size: 34mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Stainless Steel Production Year: 1969 Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Timegrapher: +7+9s/day, performing remarkably well. Dial and Hands The dial features an exceptionally clean and bright silver sunburst finish that is very well-preserved. Applied indices with black inserts complement the matching black stick hands, creating a highly legible and striking contrast. The printed text remains crisp and fully intact. Under macro magnification, minor dust or microscopic spotting is visible across the dial, while the hands show only very minor signs of age on their surface finish. Case and Crystal The stainless steel case displays honest vintage wear, retaining well-preserved overall geometry. The smooth integrated bezel and case exhibit moderate surface scratches and handling wear, and the lugs show signs of previous polishing. The domed acrylic crystal is clear, with no major scratches, cracks, or crazing visible. On the reverse, the caseback exterior shows some wear, but the signature Omega hippocampus logo remains clearly visible. The watch is fitted with a signed Omega crown featuring well-defined knurling. Movement Inside beats the Omega Caliber 565, a 24-jewel automatic movement. The copper-colored plating is bright and well-preserved, with clean bridges and a clean rotor. There are no obvious signs of corrosion, moisture damage, or heavy tool marks. Engravings including the caliber number and serial 28692712 are clearly present. The timegrapher reads +7+9s/day. Exhibiting remarkable accuracy and consistency, performing brilliantly for a vintage timepiece. Strap The watch is paired with a classic black leather strap featuring white contrast stitching. It shows light wear and creasing, complementing the dial perfectly. Condition Excellent vintage condition. The dial remains exceptionally bright with only microscopic spotting visible under magnification, while the case and bezel show moderate surface scratches and signs of previous polishing. The leather strap exhibits light wear. Supported by the recorded timegrapher result, the movement is performing very strongly. Dimensions Case Size: 34mm (excluding the crown) Remarks This Seamaster stands out for its remarkably clean sunburst dial and striking black hands and indices. Driven by the dependable Caliber 565, it represents a highly attractive and wearable example of Omega design. History Introduced in 1948, the Omega Seamaster line was designed to offer robust, reliable timekeeping for active lifestyles. By the late 1960s, the collection had evolved to include refined, everyday dress watches that retained the durability of their predecessors. The Caliber 565, introduced in the mid-1960s, is widely respected by collectors for its precision and the convenient quickset date mechanism activated by repeatedly pulling the crown. This 1969 reference 166.037 SP is a classic representation of that celebrated era in Omega production. / Second Vintage SKU: OME-ASX-0016