OMEGA

Pre-owned Seamaster Watch In Black

1963 Omega (Seamaster) Vintage Mens Rare Cal. 560 Watch, Automatic, Date - Stainless Steel Rare Movement: Only 3,000 Made - Beautiful Restored Condition Today's offering showcases this very rare, classic and pleasing vintage Omega with caliber 560 movement of which only 3,000 examples were made. These movements were split across nine models, making each in effect a ""limited edition."" The 560 was a movement made only for the U.s. market to cut down on import tariffs. It is a ref. 166.002. Omega made this reference with a dial that was not signed Seamaster, like this watch, and with a dial that was signed Seamaster. In design and construction it is identical to the watches branded Seamaster just sans the name on the dial. It has all of its original parts down to its original gasket. It has just finished a true expertly done restoration and presents in gorgeous condition. Its case presents as mint with light signs of previous polishing. Its dial has been meticulously restored - the printing could pass as Omega factory done to the naked eye. As part of the restoration it was fully serviced. It is running strong and true keeping time essentially on par with a new Omega in our testing recording position. Note that the small original crown makes it just slightly harder to hand wind. If you'd prefer never to handwind it, it could be stored on a watch winder. For the finishing touch we have installed a brand new leather strap and aftermarket Omega style buckle making it ready for immediate enjoyment. Note: Published examples of similar watches can be found in Marco Richon's work Omega: A Journey Through Time, 2007, pg. 403. For further reading on the caliber 560 visit our friend Desmond Guilfoyle's Omega collector's blog. Detailed Appraisal: Manufacturer: Omega Country of origin: Switzerland Serial no.: 20,709,785 Year built: c. 1963 Model: Ref. 166.002 Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Semi-Quick-Setting Date, Sweep Seconds Designed for: Men Case material: Stainless steel Case markings (inside): Omega Watch Co., Acier Inoxydable, Swiss made, 166.002 Case condition: Mint showing only slight signs of having been polished Dimensions: 34mm wide (excluding crown), 40mm long lug tip-to-tip Dial: Black, signed Omega, applied baton indices, aperture for the date, meticulously restored Hands: Original, steel batons Movement type: Cal. 560, copper colored, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring Jewels: 17 rubies Beat frequency: 19,800 BPH Band: Leather, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn with an aftermarket Omega style buckle We also stock a variety of others straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested. Width between lugs: 18mm Crystal type: Armoured hesalite, appear original, excellent condition Serviced: As part of the restoration it was fully serviced. Note that the small original crown makes it just slightly harder to hand wind. If you'd prefer never to handwind it, it could be stored on a watch winder. Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running strong and true keeping time essentially on par with a new Omega in our testing recording position. Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; Papers - Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate SKU 9682