1968 OMEGA SEAMASTER GENEVE Mens Vintage 565 SS Rare Double Signed Version
Posted on November 16, 2020 | By admin
1968 OMEGA SEAMASTER GENEVE Mens Vintage Watch with 565 Movement, Double Signed Version – Stainless Steel. This reference is especially interesting because it was normally branded as a Seamaster or occasionally as a Geneve. However a few were double signed as a Seamaster Geneve. While Geneve signed examples are seen much less often than Seamaster signed examples, double signed versions like this one are seldom found. It measures approximately 34.5mm in diameter without the crown, in between the sizes of a Rolex Date and a Rolex Datejust. Powering the watch is Omega’s top-tier caliber 565 movement used in Seamasters from the era, and one of the last superior 500’s series movements used before Omega began trying to reduce their costs. It has 24 jewels and is one of the finest mass-produced automatic movements from era. It measures approximately 35mm in diameter without the crown, in between the size of a Rolex Date and a Rolex Datejust. It is 100% Omega down to the dial, hands, winding crown, and even the Omega signed crystal! The case is very honest – it is original and has never been polished. The rare dial is original and untouched. It has warmed to a light sepia tone, giving it a true vintage look. Please inquire if you would like it restored. 1950’s and 60’s Seamasters are great buys as parts are readily available for their well-made movements, and they’re not hard to service. Its movement has recently been cleaned and oiled. We have timed it to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. Because of its small winding crown it’s a good candidate for a watch winder. For the finishing touch we have equipped it with a brand new Teju lizard strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment. The Seamaster: Omega is perhaps best known by watch connoisseurs for its Seamaster line of dive watches. Introduced in 1948, they have been were embraced by water sports enthusiasts and often marry a striking look with a high performance movement. Timepiece’s Finer Points. Silver (originally), applied steel baton indexes, aperture for the date. Original with moderate aging and warming to a light sepia tone. Please inquire if you would like the dial restored. Crystal : Acrylic, signed Omega, brand new. Case : Stainless steel, two-piece, water-resistant style screw back, prominent Hypocampus emblem on back, 34.5mm wide (excluding crown), 40mm long lug tip-to-tip. Band: Teju lizard, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn. We also stock a variety of others straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you’re interested. Movement : High grade 565 Caliber movement, 24 jewels (seven more than in many Seamasters), 19,800 BPH balance, copper colored to resist rust, micrometer regulator. Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Quick-Setting Date, Sweep Seconds. Country of origin: Switzerland. 166.002, Seamaster Geneve. Case material: Stainless steel. Case markings (outside): Seamaster with hypocampus emblem, Waterproof. Case markings (inside): Omega Watch Co. Acier Inoxydable, Swiss made. Case condition: The case is very honest – it is original and has never been polished. The facets are perfectly crisp. There are two pin prick marks on the left hand side and it has light wear. 35mm wide (excluding crown), 40mm long lug tip-to-tip. Dial: Silver (originally), applied steel baton indexes, aperture for the date, original with moderate aging and warming to a light sepia tone Please inquire if you would like the dial restored. Hands: Original, steel batons. 565, copper colored, self-winding, 24 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Movement markings: Omega Watch Co. Swiss, Twenty-four Jewels, 565. Beat frequency: 19,800 BPH. Width between lugs: 18mm. 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- Gender: Men’s
- Model: Ref. 166.002, Seamaster Geneve
- Case Material: Stainless Steel
- Movement: Automatic
- Year of Manufacture: 1960-1969
- MPN: Does Not Apply
- Brand: OMEGA
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
- Style: Vintage
- Band Material: Teju Lizard
- Serial No.: 26,004,279
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Quick-Setting Date, Swe
- Country of Origin: Switzerland