Omega - Seamaster - 166.002 - Men - 1964

Name / Brand: Omega Seamaster

Year of manufacture: 1964

Movement: Omega 562 24-jewel automatic mechanical calibre, with date function

Country of origin: Switzerland

Case material: 40-micron gold plating with stainless steel back (Plaque or G 40 microns / Fond Acier Inoxydable)

Case diameter: 34.5 mm (excluding the crown)

Style: Haute horlogerie / Classic vintage / Dress

​Timeless elegance and design:
This magnificent vintage Omega Seamaster Automatic stands out for the purity and understated refinement of its classic mid-century design. The dial, in a distinguished light tone, features elegant applied raised indexes, matching finely faceted hands, and a practical date window at 3 o’clock. As an emblem of its distinguished range, it bears the applied Omega logo below 12 o’clock and the crisply stamped “Seamaster” inscription. It is truly impressive to see how wonderfully well preserved this watch is and the extraordinary condition it remains in after all these years, retaining its undiminished beauty that defies the passage of time and radiates unmatched elegance.

​Age and condition:
With decades of history behind it since its official production in 1964, the 40-micron gold-plated case of this timepiece, with its versatile and balanced 34.5 mm diameter, retains the essence and pure proportions of its original design. It is in exceptionally well-kept cosmetic condition, and its remarkable preservation makes it fascinating to see how a piece of this age has made it to the present day looking so radiant, giving it that unmistakable authenticity and history that captivates any collector.

​The Mechanical Heart (Omega Calibre 562):
Inside, it houses one of the Swiss manufacture’s most reliable, robust, and refined automatic mechanical treasures: the legendary Omega 562 calibre, with automatic winding, 24 jewels, and a date function. A true masterpiece of Bienne engineering, renowned for its outstanding precision, durability, and exceptional performance. The movement is in very clean condition, signed, and perfectly preserved.

​Case Design and Visual Profile:
The case architecture is distinguished by its carefully crafted, classically designed lugs and clean profile, which accentuate the clarity of the classic domed plexiglass crystal, offering very harmonious proportions and a comfortable fit on the wrist. On the back, the screw-on stainless steel caseback securely protects the movement and clearly displays the iconic Seahorse (Seamaster) relief, the Omega Watch Co. hallmarks, the exact model reference engraving (Ref. 166.002), as well as the “CARRURE - LUNETTE PLAQUE OR G 40 MICRONS” plating specifications.

​Operation and Condition:
The watch is presented in excellent overall condition, with its Omega 562 automatic calibre looking impeccable. As is customary with vintage mechanical haute horlogerie pieces that retain their authenticity and decades of history, if the future owner intends to wear it intensively every day with maximum precision, a standard maintenance and cleaning service at a watchmaker’s workshop is recommended.

Conclusion
​A wonderful opportunity to acquire a cornerstone of Swiss haute horlogerie, manufactured in 1964 and looking truly beautiful, with a fantastic wrist presence thanks to its 34.5 mm size, 40-micron gold-plated case, and light-colored dial in impeccable cosmetic condition. The combination of its gold-colored case, emblematic date dial, Seamaster relief caseback, and distinguished Omega 562 automatic calibre makes this an exceptional example, ready to be enjoyed and admired from the very first moment.