Omega Seamaster Ref. 166010 62
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1962
Maker / issuer
OmegaThis Omega Seamaster, reference 166010 62, is an automatic dress watch in an 18k rose-gold case, produced circa 1962. It is distinguished by a special-order dial featuring the portrait of Sheikh Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, the former Emir of Bahrain, positioned at the 12 o'clock index.
The dial includes diamond-set markers and is non-luminous, paired with simple gold hands. The case exhibits thick lugs and a screw-down caseback embossed with the Seamaster Hippocampus emblem. The watch is powered by an automatic Omega calibre 562 movement from the 500-series family. It is presented on an Omega leather strap with an 18k yellow-gold pin buckle. The watch was serviced by the vendor. This timepiece represents a series of presentation watches commissioned for use as official gifts in the Gulf region.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- 1962
- Type
- Automatic dress watch
- Maker
- Omega
- Features
- Diamond markers and royal portrait
- Material
- 18k rose gold
- Movement
- Omega Calibre 562
- Reference
- 166010 62
- Provenance
- Presentation piece for Bahrain
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Omega
Design
- Movement
- The timepiece is driven by the Omega calibre 562, an automatic movement belonging to the brand's 500-series mechanical family. This caliber is well-known for its performance in mid-century Omega models, providing the necessary movement for a three-hand watch with a date aperture. According to the specifications, the movement bears the serial number 2002xxxxx, which corresponds to a production year of 1962. The vendor reports that the movement has undergone a full mechanical service to ensure operational readiness.
- Provenance
- This watch is identified as part of a limited series of Seamaster models produced as presentation pieces. These items were commissioned for members of governments or royal families in the Gulf region to commemorate milestones or serve as diplomatic gifts. The portrait featured on the dial is that of Sheikh Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, the former Emir of Bahrain.
- Case and Dial
- The watch is housed in a 34mm case crafted from 18k rose gold, characterized by its thick, tapered lugs and a winding crown positioned at the 3 o'clock mark. The screw-down caseback is stamped with the signature Seamaster Hippocampus relief, identifying its lineage within the collection. The crown is identified as a replacement fitted during a previous service interval. The dial is the primary identifying feature, finished without luminous material to maintain a refined appearance. It incorporates the portrait of Sheikh Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, occupying the space usually reserved for the brand logo. To complement the portrait, the even-numbered hour markers are set with diamonds, providing a decorative finish to the face of the watch.
- Visible features
- • Portrait at 12 o'clock position • Diamond-set indices • Screw-down caseback with Hippocampus emblem • Automatic date movement
Identification
- Reference
- 166010 62
- Serial number
- 2002xxxxx
- 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: Originality of the crown is not guaranteed as the source notes it was replaced during a past service
- Research required: Exact production size of the series is unverified