Description

Omega Seamaster de Ville Ref. 166.020 sold in 1964 ‘Full Set’ | Steel
A stainless steel automatic centre seconds vintage wristwatch with bracelet

Omega first introduced reference 166.020 in 1962. The dual branding of the model as both ‘Seamaster’ and ‘De Ville’ highlighted its versatile appeal—combining the sporty characteristics synonymous with the Seamaster line with the refined, dress-style elegance that defined the newly introduced De Ville range. This particular example features a distinctive linen-textured dial with applied baton hour indexes. It is a non-luminous version, and as such, there are no luminescent accents above the numerals or luminous infill on the hands. The spotting visible in the photographs is barely perceptible with the watch in hand.

Powered by the self-winding calibre 562, the movement includes a semi-quick date-change mechanism. By moving the hands backwards and forwards between 9pm and 1am the date can be advanced manually.

The watch is accompanied by its original Omega model 1037 link bracelet and retains its set of accessories, including the original red Omega presentation case, card outer box, numbered guarantee booklet, and bill of sale from J. W. Benson Ltd., London, dated 8 October 1964.

Specifications

[M] Omega calibre 562 automatic movement, lever escapement, 24 jewels, mono-metallic balance, 19,800 BPH, Incabloc shock absorber
[D]  silvered ‘linen’ textured dial, applied faceted baton indexes with finely ribbed centres, pointed baton hands, centre seconds, framed aperture for date
[C] stainless steel uni-shell case with polished finish, chamfered bezel, faceted lugs, the case back with embossed Omega Seamaster emblem, Omega crown
[B] Omega model 1037 stainless steel flat rice grain link bracelet, end pieces numbered 70, adjustable folding clasp with Omega logo
[S] case, dial, movement, crown and bracelet signed

Measurements

34.5mm diameter excluding winding crown
40mm length including lugs
11mm depth to centre of crystal
18mm lug gauge/strap width
205mm maximum bracelet length

Accompaniments

Omega presentation box, card outer box, original Omega guarantee booklet and J.W. Benson receipt
One Year guarantee – serviced by an Omega approved service centre

£1575.00 [sold]