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Omega Seamaster crosshair ref.166009

A beautiful Seamaster from 1963, this is the perfect daily automatic vintage piece, a modest size with a lot of character still. We love this pie-pan dial the edge of the dial is deeper than the middle, giving it a nice contrast and a very visual view. In the middle, we find a so-called crosshair. If you are wondering what the cross is doing on your dial, older watches, especially models from the 1940s–1960s like many vintage Omega Seamaster pieces, often feature a crosshair dial, which is a thin vertical and horizontal line intersecting at the center. The design had both practical and aesthetic reasons. The crosshair divides the dial into four quadrants, helping the wearer visually align the hour and minute hands with the markers. During and after WWII, many watch designs borrowed from navigation and measuring instruments, and crosshair lines resemble the reticles used in optical equipment, reinforcing the idea of precision. Even beyond function, a lot of people love crosshair dials because they make the dial look clean and balanced, add subtle detail without clutter, and emphasize the center of the watch. On vintage Seamasters, the crosshair often runs exactly through the Omega logo and the “Seamaster” text, which collectors use as a clue that the dial is original and correctly printed, as you can see on our piece. The watch is complete with its original beads-of-rice bracelet and ready for its next adventures.

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1963
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Brand Omega
Diameter 34 mm
Model Seamaster
Bracelet/strap: Rice band
Reference 166009
Buckle/clasp Original steel buckle
Year of production (circa) 1963
Lug Width 17 mm
Material Steel
Set Content Watch only
Crystal Acrylic
Warranty 2 year (AWCo)
Dial color Silver
Movement Automatic

The Omega Seamaster was introduced in 1948 and is, as such, the longest continuously running line within Omega’s catalogue. While these early Seamasters might look like dress-watches by today’s standards, their unique selling point was the use of an O-ring gasket between the case and the screw-in caseback. This development, taken from Submarine innovation during WWII, provided the watches with waterproofing that is anything but dressy. A major upgrade over older lead and shellac alternatives.

In 1955, a Seamaster was taken to a record depth of 62,5 meters by diver Gordon McLean, off the coast of Australia. Note that this is still before it took on the archetypal form-factor of a dive watch in 1957, with Ref. CK2913. Since then, models with and without divetime bezels have co-existed within the Omega Seamaster collection.

1950’s And 1960’s non-divetime-bezel Seamasters offer amazing value within today’s vintage market. Despite their modest diameter, they tend to have great wrist presence due to sporty, beefy cases. Countless variations exist, from rare curtain-dial double-signed Seamasters to fancy lugs and cross-hair dials. Great finishing and quality movements ensure these are still awesome everyday watches today. Since they were produced in relatively large numbers, a good example does not break the bank like some technically and historically lesser watches do.

The vintage diving Seamasters, such as the Ref. CK2913, Milspec Seamaster 300 or the famous PloProf, have become highly sought-after and collectible.

It is impossible to write about the Omega Seamaster without mentioning James Bond. When Pierce Brosnan took on the role of British super spy in 1995’s Goldeneye, a tricked-out quartz Seamaster diver was on his wrist. Different Seamasters have featured in all Bond-franchise films since. There was even a sly dig at Omega’s biggest rivals in Casino Royale when a James Bond/Vesper Lynd conversation went: “Rolex?” “Omega.” “Beautiful!”  Oh snap!

The Omega Seamaster collection has everything you could want from a watch. The history, the significance, the quality and the sheer variety. From simpler versions that present massive value, to highly collectible and extremely rare examples. A cool, understated look with an adventurous undertone. We love them!

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