Omega - That is a very nice piece.

That is a very nice piece.

Congratulations. I've always liked the ref 166.073 Seamaster 120's very much and would love to own one one day. In answer to your question I have seen dial variations of this model that state both "Seamaster 120" with the "120" centered below the "Seamaster" and those like yours with just "Seamaster". I believe that both are genuine and original and it was just an acceptable variation. It may have been the case that the dials were manufactured with just the word "Seamaster" and the depth rating was added later by Omega when it became popular to put depth ratings on for marketing purposes. This is just a guess however as the font and alignment on the 120 dials has always looked inconsistent to my eye.

It is also the case that dial variations exist in other divers from the late 60's early 70's such as my ref 166.091 which has 200m/660ft text and some you see have just 200 centered under the "Seamaster" text.

The beautiful blue and lume combination on your dial is very distinctive and I can't help but think this was the design influence that lead to the now ubiquitous ref 2531.80 SMP Bond.

Wear it in good health.

Regards,

Zac

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Omega Seamaster diver caliber 565

By: harrisans : September 19th, 2011-22:13

After the wait, finally I received my Omega Seamaster diver watch with caliber 565. It is indeed attractive, since the patina, on the hour markers, hands and bezel insert, is gorgeous and even, throughout. I would like to know, as to the reason why the di...

That is a very nice piece.

By: flightmaster71 : September 19th, 2011-22:47

Interesting dial

By: harrisans : September 20th, 2011-00:06

Thanks for the response. Your watch has an interesting dial and I have not seen any of this around. Usually, such depth-rating is found only in the very old Submariner watches. I am sure you love your watch and it will have lots of wrist-time. Thank you f...

I'm not a specialist to tell you why there is written Seamaster, only.

By: amanico : September 19th, 2011-23:24

BUT I can tell you that you have a very lovely and attractive specimen, here. So Omega, so nice, so efficient in its appeal. Thanks for sharing these pics with ius. Best, Nicolas.

8th wonders of the world

By: harrisans : September 20th, 2011-00:11

Thanks for the response. I am glad, you find this specimen acceptable and thank you for the kind words. I have always admired from a distance, some of your 8th wonders of the world, in the other posts. Thank you.

Thanks for the compliment, Harrisans, even if I'm far from owning a watch which

By: amanico : September 20th, 2011-00:16

Could compete with the " 8th marvel of the world " title... Well, maybe at the exception of my 6542... Best, Nicolas. This message has been edited by amanico on 2011-09-20 00:17:00

Yes and No

By: harrisans : September 20th, 2011-02:13

While you are humble and unassuming, the same cannot be said about the watches, found in your collections. Of course, your 6542 is heaven send. Thank you.

a great aquisition

By: G99 : September 21st, 2011-12:40

lovely condition, great patina on dial and hands, screwdown crown and case as per the 166.024 so it is possibly 200m WR. i've never seen one without a '300', '200' or '120' on it, but never say never when it comes to vintage omegas. enjoy it Graham

nice example of a Semaster 120....

By: Bill Sohne : September 21st, 2011-16:02

Hi I have seen a few with just "Seamaster" on the dial... very nice watch. Good Hunting Bill

You are correct

By: harrisans : September 22nd, 2011-00:14

Thanks for your response. I agree with you. I have just realized, all watches with this type of dial, model reference 166.073 (rectangular tritium) come without the depth rating, while all the others that come before and after this model reference, have t...

Thank you

By: harrisans : September 21st, 2011-17:32

Thanks for the response and also, those kind words. I am happy with the watch, since it is not only attractive and solid-looking but its price is only a fraction of that of the high and mighty popurlar vintage Submariners. Thank-you.

I love the hands on this one!

By: playtime : September 22nd, 2011-09:08

congrats and wear in the best of health J