Omega Seamaster Chronometer ref. 168.0061
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1973
Maker / issuer
OmegaThis Omega Seamaster Chronometer, reference 168.0061, is an automatic wristwatch manufactured in 1973. It features a 35mm stainless steel case characterized by pronounced, elongated lugs.
The watch is powered by the Omega caliber 1011, a movement recognized with chronometer certification. The dial is silver-toned with a sunburst finish and is devoid of luminous material. Indices and the hour and minute hands are detailed with onyx enamel inserts. A date aperture is positioned at 3 o'clock. The watch is fitted with a stainless steel beads-of-rice bracelet, identified by reference 1036, incorporating end links numbered 11.
The construction of the case includes a smooth steel bezel and sharp, factory-finished angles. According to the auction description, the watch remains in operational condition, though its service history is unknown and no original accessories are included with the piece.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Self-winding wristwatch
- Year
- 1973
- Maker
- Omega
- Bracelet
- Omega 1036 beads-of-rice
- Movement
- Caliber 1011
- Case Size
- 35mm
- Reference
- 168.0061
- Certification
- Chronometer
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Omega
Design
- Visible features
- • Date window located at the 3 o'clock position • Beads-of-rice style bracelet with 22 links • Indices and hands feature black onyx enamel inserts • Silver sunburst dial with 'SWISS MADE' at the bottom
- Movement and Bracelet
- The movement is the Omega caliber 1011, which serves as the power source for the watch. This movement carries a chronometer certification, verifying its performance standards. The watch is currently noted as being in working order. The watch is secured by a stainless steel bracelet in the beads-of-rice style. It is catalogued as reference 1036, accompanied by end links marked 11. The bracelet consists of 22 links and is reported to have minimal stretch.
- Condition and Attribution
- The watch is attributed to 1973. The condition is reported as having slight signs of previous wear. The dial is described as having only a few minor spots, maintaining a favorable state. The case condition includes minor wear marks as reported by the auction description. The provided details regarding the unpolished state of the case and the mechanical history are based on the provider's initial assessment. The auction description cautions that these claims regarding the polish and service history require independent expert verification.
- Case and Dial Construction
- The timepiece is housed in a 35mm stainless steel case. The design incorporates elongated lugs intended to provide a greater presence on the wrist. The bezel is constructed from smooth steel. The auction description notes that the case angles appear sharp, suggesting it may have retained its original factory finish without subsequent polishing. The dial features a silver sunburst finish. It does not contain luminous material. The hour markers are set with onyx enamel inserts, which are matched by similarly decorated hands. A date aperture is situated at the 3 o'clock position on the dial.
Identification
- Reference
- 168.0061
- Serial number
- 37XXXXXX
- 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: The auction description states it is probable the case has not been polished, but this is not verified
- Research required: The precise service history of the movement is not documented