Omega - Seamaster - No reserve price - 168.024/166.010 - Men - 1969

Now available at auction from Second Vintage A classic vintage Seamaster presented in excellent condition, this 1969 Omega stands out with a pristine silver sunburst dial and a sharp stainless steel case featuring the double reference 168.024 / 166.010. Brand: Omega Model: Seamaster Reference Number: 168.024 166.010 Serial Number: 28965914 Movement: Omega Caliber 565 automatic, 24 jewels Dial: Silver sunburst with applied baton indices Case Size: 35 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Stainless Steel Production Year: 1969 Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Timegrapher: +20+22s/day, running strong and steady. Dial and Hands The pristine silver sunburst dial features applied baton indices accented with black inserts and a framed date window at 3 o'clock. Its surface remains remarkably clean, showing minimal to no visible spotting or degradation. The dauphine hands, also featuring black inserts, display visible oxidation and spotting on their metal surfaces, adding an authentic aged character to the display. Case and Crystal The well-preserved stainless steel case features a polished finish and classic beefy lugs that retain good shape and definition. The smooth polished bezel and case surfaces show light scratches consistent with age and careful use. The reverse side displays a sharp Hippocampus medallion on the caseback, marking the double reference 168.024 / 166.010. The watch retains a scalloped crown signed with the Omega logo, and the domed acrylic crystal features the Omega logo etched in the center, exhibiting light surface wear and minor scratches. Movement Inside beats the Omega Caliber 565 automatic movement, displaying the brand's signature copper-colored plating. The 24-jewel caliber presents a clean overall appearance with no obvious corrosion, though light marks are visible on the rotor. The movement is fully engraved with OMEGA WATCH Co SWISS, TWENTY-FOUR 24 JEWELS, the 565 caliber designation, and the serial number 28965914 matching the 1969 production year. The timegrapher records +20+22s/day. Performing well within expected vintage tolerances; running strong and steady. Strap The watch is fitted with a black leather strap featuring white contrast stitching, showing light wear. Condition Excellent vintage condition. The dial is pristine and highly attractive, while the dauphine hands show visible oxidation and spotting. The stainless steel case and bezel display light surface scratches but retain strong geometry and well-defined lugs. The etched acrylic crystal shows minor surface wear. Supported by the timegrapher data, the movement is running strong and steady. Dimensions The case measures 35 mm (excluding the crown). Remarks This 1969 Seamaster offers a highly attractive combination of a remarkably clean silver sunburst dial and a sharp double-reference case. Complete with its signed crystal and scalloped crown, it represents a well-preserved classic from a highly regarded era of Omega production. History Introduced in 1948, the Omega Seamaster was originally designed as a robust timepiece capable of handling active daily wear. By the late 1960s, the line had evolved to include refined dress watches that maintained the collection's reputation for reliability. The Caliber 565, introduced during this period, is widely respected by collectors for its efficient automatic winding and practical quickset date mechanism, making it one of the brand's most successful movements of the mid-century era. / Second Vintage SKU: OME-ASX-0029