Omega Seamaster Memomatic Reference 166.072
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
c. 1970
Maker / issuer
OmegaThis Omega Seamaster Memomatic wristwatch, reference 166.072, is dated by the seller to circa 1970 using movement serial number 3133xxxx. It features a cushion-shaped stainless steel case measuring just over 40 mm across excluding the crown, retaining brushed sunburst and polished surfaces with light wear.
The two-tone grey and black dial features twin revolving central discs with orange markers to indicate the alarm by hour and minute, a date aperture at 6 o'clock, luminescent hands, and an orange center seconds hand. Fitted to an Omega stainless steel bracelet reference 1170 with 618 end links, the seller reports it is powered by an automatic 19-jewel Omega Calibre 980 movement.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Alarm wristwatch
- Bracelet
- reference 1170 with 618 end pieces
- Reference
- 166.072
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Case dimensions
- just over 40mm in width excluding the crown
- Date attribution
- c.1970
- Movement calibre
- Omega Calibre 980
- Maker / attribution
- Omega
Design
- Visible features
- • Cushion-shaped stainless steel case with radial satin finish on top and polished bevels. • Two-tone black and grey dial with applied baton indices and outer minute track. • Central revolving grey discs with orange triangle and double-line alarm pointers. • Vibrant orange central sweep seconds hand. • Date window positioned at 6 o'clock. • Winding crown and alarm pusher on lower case flank with an additional quickset date pusher at 3 o'clock. • Stainless steel multi-link bracelet with fitted solid end links.
- Mechanism and Bracelet
- The timepiece is powered by an automatic 19-jewel Omega Calibre 980 movement, which the seller states is based on the Lemania 2980 calibre. This movement utilizes a single automatic rotor for both timekeeping and alarm functions. The watch is mounted on an Omega-signed stainless steel bracelet, reference 1170 with 618 end pieces.
- Dial and Alarm Function
- The dial is a two-tone grey and black design featuring a matte chapter ring and applied baton indices with luminescent tips. It includes twin revolving central discs with orange markers to indicate alarm settings by hour and minute, alongside an orange center seconds hand and a date aperture at 6 o'clock. The seller describes the dial condition as original, noting an even patina to the tritium and retained color in the orange accents.
- Case and External Construction
- The Seamaster Memomatic reference 166.072 features a cushion-shaped stainless steel case that measures just over 40 mm in width, excluding the crown. The case retains a combination of satin sunburst and polished finishes, with visible marks and scratches reported by the seller. The watch features a winding crown, an alarm pusher on the lower flank, and a recessed quickset date pusher at 3 o'clock. The seller reports the hesalite crystal lacks an Omega marking, indicating it is likely a replacement.
Identification
- Reference
- 166.072
- Serial number
- 3133xxxx
- 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 source notes the hesalite crystal is likely a replacement due to the lack of an Omega logo.
- Research required: Internal movement condition and serial number are not visible in the photograph and rely on source reporting.