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Hi All, I posted this 1966 Seamaster (166.003) on the last “weekend wristshot” thread and thought I should expand on things here amongst friends on the Omega Forum. This is a gold capped steel Seamaster from 1966. From what I can gather (and please correc...  

...Even your shirt matches the era! Are you still a hippie? ;-)

Hi Francois I laughed out loud at your Hippie comment. Although I was born at the time this Seamaster was in the Omega model range, those who know me would in no way describe me as a hippie, but thanks for the compliment! The shirt is an Akira Isogawa des... 

But was beat to the punch. ;-)

I was so traumatized that have not worn that shirt since. But watch out, it may just be coming to IGOTT2 with me! Andrew

There are places I wouldn't wear it, either. ;-) I do have a modest collection of loud vintage Hawaiian shirts. This message has been edited by mrsnak on 2011-03-21 13:26:14

.... but I got a laugh from your comment. Yes, there are certainly places not to wear this shirt. Are we having an 'Hawaiian night' at IGOTT2?! A

..what the Ming bros might have in store. ;-)

. . . particularly the touch lent by the loupe. The aspect of this design that I find most appealing are the inlaid black onyx markers complemented by the black inlay on the hands, which creates an aesthetic effect as the hands cross over the markers; the...  

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hi I have just like your watch it was geven to my gradfather in april 1967 and his name writen on the back my grandfather geve it to his son when he get marreged hn 1982 but he lost it after lebaration of kuwait in 1991 last week I found it in a shop who ... 

a lovely piece - timeless design and makes me realize why I like vintage Omegas so much. Lovely photos too Cheers

It's always nice to revisit these pieces. I haven't worn the Seamaster for a while and you have encouraged me to bring it back out. Are you suggesting that you found your grandfathers exact watch with the engraving, or a similar Seamaster? It would be gre... 

yes it is the exact watch his name and the date writin on the back he works in kuwait oil company since 1937 every 5 or 10 years they celebrate and geve there old employese a gefts I add pieces when I brig it from maintenance thanks nasser

You must have been very excited to find it. This sort of history adds so much to the personal value of the piece. I look forward to seeing the watch when it is back from service. Andrew

HERE IS THE WATCH THEY CHANGE THE GLASS AND THEY POLISH IT...  

Hi Nasser, It is a real beauty and the interesting story behind makes it even more precious to you I guess! regards erich

... and nicely photographed too. The dial is in great condition and they have done a good job with the 'rejuvenation'. Best only to do the minimum necessary to these old ladies to get them functional again. Combined with the great story it's a fantastic S... 

it would annoy me having to pay for my own grandfathers watch, but if there is no other way of getting it back into the family it has to be worth it. its back where it belongs and can now continue its descent down the generations. best Graham

. . . acquaintances experienced a similar coincidence, although the outcome was not as fortunate as yours. He had a 1970 Plymouth GTX identical to the one below . . . . . . that was shipped to Jordan in the mid-'70s, and later stolen. Years afterward, he ...  

Hi All, In case you miss it, I have 'stickied' this old Seamaster post so you can read Nasser's interesting story. I am sure you will enjoy. Andrew

A gorgeous watch, Andrew (despite the shirt ;-))...  

but you already know what i think of Omegas from this era. true classics and this is a very fine example. best G

Was that same reference 166.003. Now sold, but I'll see if I can dig up a picture. That's a very clean example you have there. Hope to see it in the metal one day. grumio