1969 Omega Seamaster Mens Vintage Cal. 565 Watch with Crosshair Dial - SS

Name: 1969 Omega Seamaster Mens Vintage Cal. 565 Watch with Crosshair Dial - SS
Brand: Omega
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

$2,119List Price

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NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating on other online sites. 1969 OMEGA SEAMASTER Mens Vintage Cal. 565 Watch with Crosshair Dial - Stainless Steel Gorgeous Restored Condition - Perfect Timing - 1 Year Warranty Today's offering showcases this very cool and pleasing c. 1969 Omega Seamaster with beautiful Tiffany Co. robin's egg blue color crosshair dial. It has a classic Seamaster case design. It circa dates to 1969 where it might have laid next to the Speedmaster Professional that would be headed to the Moon. 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 was the top tier offering of the 500 series. It has 24 jewels and a quick-setting date and was one of the finest mass-produced automatic movements from the era. It measures 34.5mm in diameter, in between the size of the Rolex Date and the Rolex Datejust. It has all of its original parts and has just finished a true expertly done restoration. Its case presents as mint with the very small remnants of wear on the underside of the lugs. The lines of the lugs remain strong. Its original desirable Omega crosshair dial has been meticulously custom refinished in Tiffany Co robin's egg blue - the printing could pass as Omega factory done to the naked eye. On the wrist, it presents as gorgeous mint. As part of the restoration, it has just been fully overhauled by a Master Watchmaker. It is running extremely strong and true, keeping time on par with a brand new Omegas in our testing recording position. For the finishing touch, it has been equipped with a brand new aftermarket leather strap and an aftermarket Omega style buckle making it ready for immediate enjoyment. Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center. A more than half-century old Omega restored to look like new on the wrist! Please note: Published examples of similar watches can be found in Marco Richon's work Omega: A Journey Through Time, 2007, pg. 403. Detailed Appraisal: Manufacturer: Omega Country of origin: Switzerland Serial no.: 28,708,379 Year built: c. 1969 Model: Ref. ST 166.037, Seamaster Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Quick-Setting Date, Sweep Seconds Designed for: Men Case material: Stainless steel Case markings (inside): Omega Watch Co., Acier Inoxydable, Swiss made, 166.037 Case condition: Presents as mint with the very small remnants of wear on the underside of the lugs. The lines of the lugs remain strong. Dimensions: 34.5mm wide (excluding crown), 40.5mm long lug tip-to-tip Dial: Tiffany Co. robin's egg blue color, faceted steel baton indexes, crosshair design, aperture for the date, signed Omega, original dial expertly custom refinished Hands: Original, steel "batons" Movement type: Cal. 565, copper colored, 24 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator Movement markings: Omega Watch Co. Swiss, Twenty-four Jewels, 565 Jewels: 24 rubies Beat frequency: 19,800 BPH Band: Leather, aftermarket, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn with aftermarket Omega style buckle We also stock lizard and a variety of other straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested. Width between lugs: 18mm Crystal: Acrylic, appears original and no longer signed, excellent condition Serviced: Yes, freshly overhauled by a Master Watchmaker. Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running extremely strong and true, keeping time on par with a brand new Omegas in our testing recording position. Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please message us for details. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center. Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate SKU 10071

Creator:
Omega
Case Material:
Stainless Steel
Strap Material:
Leather
Case Shape:
Round
Movement:
Case Dimensions:
Height: 1.66 in (42 mm)Width: 1.36 in (34.5 mm)
Place of Origin:
Switzerland
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
1969
Condition:
Its case presents as mint with the very small remnants of wear on the underside of the lugs. The lines of the lugs remain strong. Its original desirable Omega crosshair dial has been meticulously custom refinished in Tiffany Co robin s egg blue.
Seller Location:
Suwanee, GA
Reference Number:
Seller: 100711stDibs: LU4333226690802

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It’s a celebrated part of Omega lore that the brand’s Speedmaster Professional Chronograph was the first watch to make a lunar landing. But the universal love for vintage Omega watches isn't confined to astronomers, and there’s more to the company’s heritage than the story of the Moonwatch.

The house’s origins date to 1848, when Swiss watchmaker Louis Brandt first set up shop. His sons Louis-Paul and César took over after his death, and in 1894, the pair developed an intriguing new movement.

Not only was it highly accurate, but every part was replaceable, making it easy for any professional to service. The Brandts called their movement the Omega, and as its popularity spread, they changed their company’s name to that of its flagship product.

In 1917, the British Royal Flying Corps designated Omega as an official supplier, and during World War II it became the principal watch supplier for the British forces and their allies. These commissions further strengthened Omega’s commitment to ensuring its products’ reliability under extreme conditions. In 1948, it launched the versatile Seamaster. Developed as a dive watch, the Seamaster proved its durability at high altitudes and freezing temperatures, as well. (Here is the 1stDibs guide to spotting a fake Omega Seamaster.)

Thanks in part to its rugged reputation and Omega’s links to the British military, it became James Bond’s watch of choice in 1995, appearing in GoldenEye and every succeeding Bond movie; it returned in 2021’s No Time to Die. Nevertheless, the most famous Omega by far is the Speedmaster, introduced in 1957. The first chronograph to display its tachymeter scale on the bezel instead of the dial for easier readability, it was quickly adopted by engineers and scientists.

Worn by Buzz Aldrin during the 1969 Apollo 11 lunar mission, it’s the only watch certified by NASA for extravehicular activity (space walks) — and, as far as we know, the only one approved by the Russian space agency, too.

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