Omega Seamaster Caliber 562 166.009 (1962)

Presented for auction by Second Vintage This classic 1962 Seamaster offers an honest and highly characterful aesthetic, defined by a heavily patinated dial with distinct stardust spotting. Powered by the reliable Omega Caliber 562 automatic movement and featuring a well-preserved caseback medallion, it represents a compelling opportunity for collectors who appreciate significant, uniform aging on vintage timepieces. Brand: Omega Model: Seamaster Reference Number: 166.009 Serial Number: 19686400 Movement: Omega Caliber 562 automatic, 24 jewels Dial: Heavily patinated with distinct stardust spotting and applied gold-tone indices Case Size: 34mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Gold-tone Production Year: 1962 Condition: Good vintage condition. Timegrapher: -10-16s/day, performing remarkably well. Dial and Hands The dial is heavily patinated, displaying significant and uniform stardust spotting across its entire surface. Despite this heavy degradation, the printed text remains legible, and the applied gold-tone indices, Omega logo, and date window frame at 3 o'clock remain fully intact. The dauphine-style hands exhibit significant oxidation, corrosion, and surface degradation, perfectly matching the dial's aged aesthetic. The sweep second hand shows corresponding wear, creating a cohesive and highly characterful visual presence. Case and Crystal The gold-tone case body features a smooth, integrated bezel and is paired with a stainless steel caseback. The case shows moderate scratches and handling wear throughout, with the lugs displaying some softening of their edges from previous wear or polishing. The heavily worn crown shows significant loss of definition on its knurling, with possible remnants of a logo that are too degraded to confirm definitively. On the reverse, the Seamaster hippocampus logo remains well preserved. The domed acrylic crystal exhibits light surface scratches visible under direct light, with no major cracks or chips observed. Movement Inside is the copper-colored Omega Caliber 562 automatic movement, featuring 24 jewels. The movement presents a clean appearance with crisp engravings and attractive finishing on the rotor and bridges, showing no obvious signs of corrosion or moisture damage. The timegrapher records a rate of -10-16s/day. Exhibiting remarkable accuracy and consistency, performing brilliantly for a vintage timepiece. Strap The watch is fitted with a complementary black leather strap featuring contrasting white stitching and an unsigned gold-tone pin buckle, showing light signs of use. Condition Good vintage condition. The gold-tone case displays moderate scratches and softened lug edges, while the caseback medallion remains well preserved. The dial and hands are heavily aged, exhibiting significant stardust spotting, oxidation, and corrosion. The crystal shows light surface scratches, and the crown is heavily degraded. The movement presents cleanly and, supported by the timegrapher data, is performing brilliantly for a vintage timepiece. Dimensions The case measures 34mm in diameter (excluding the crown). Remarks This classic vintage Seamaster stands out through its distinct, heavily aged visual character. With a reliable Caliber 562 movement and a well-preserved caseback medallion, it offers a highly honest 1960s aesthetic. History Introduced in 1948 to celebrate Omega's centenary, the Seamaster line quickly became a staple of the brand's catalog. By the early 1960s, the collection had evolved to include refined, everyday watches equipped with robust automatic movements. The Caliber 560 series is widely respected among collectors for its reliable engineering and attractive copper-colored finishing, cementing this era of Seamaster production as a significant period in mid-century watchmaking. / Second Vintage SKU: OME-OSA-0006