1969 Omega Seamaster Chronometer Day-Date (Ref. 166.023)
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1969
Maker / issuer
OmegaThis Omega Seamaster wristwatch, reference 168.023, is dated to 1969. The watch features a 36mm stainless steel case with broad lugs and is paired with an Omega 1502 'beads of rice' bracelet containing 19 links.
The timepiece is powered by the Omega caliber 751, a chronometer-rated automatic movement with day and date complications. The dial is a two-tone 'pie-pan' pebbled grey design with tritium lume plots and tritium-filled hands inlaid with onyx enamel. The auction description reports that the case is believed to be unpolished, retaining its original crown. The watch displays a day-date indicator at the 3 o'clock position on the dial.
The overall condition of the dial is stated as well-preserved with creamy patina on the lume markers. The movement is reported to be functioning and keeping time, though the history of previous service is unknown.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Automatic day-date chronometer
- Case material
- Stainless Steel
- Serial number
- 28XXXXXX
- Bracelet model
- Omega 1502
- Movement caliber
- 751
- Reference number
- 168.023
- Maker / attribution
- Omega
Design
- Dial and Hands
- The dial is a two-tone "pie-pan" pebbled grey. The hands are original tritium-filled items with onyx enamel inlay. Under U.V. light inspection, the tritium lume plots on the dial and the hands show no degradation and are noted to match in color, having achieved a creamy patina. The dial is noted to be in well-preserved condition, showing no blemishes. The watch utilizes a classic layout with a day and date complication located at the 3 o'clock position.
- Visible features
- • Two-tone grey 'pie-pan' dial surface • Day and date display at 3 o'clock • Onyx enamel inlay on hour and minute hands • 1502 'beads of rice' bracelet links
- Case and Bracelet
- The watch is housed in a 36mm stainless steel case featuring long and broad lugs. The auction description reports that the case retains its factory brushing, angles, and dimensions, and is believed to remain unpolished. The case is fitted with its original Omega-signed crown. The watch is supplied on an Omega 1502 "beads of rice" bracelet. The bracelet is documented as retaining 19 links and exhibits normal stretch relative to the style and age of the component.
- Movement and Functionality
- The watch is powered by the Omega caliber 751, which is a chronometer-rated automatic movement. This caliber incorporates both day and date indicators. The auction description reports that the watch is functioning and keeping time. It is noted that the previous service history for this movement is unknown.
Identification
- Reference
- 168.023
- Serial number
- 28XXXXXX
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Previous service history is unknown
- Research required: Polishing state of case is only 'believed' to be unpolished