Omega

Hello everyone, I’m hoping for some guidance from members with experience in vintage Omega tool watches. I have an Omega Seamaster 1000m “Grand” (ref. 166.093) in destro/right hand configuration, with what appears to be its original Omega mesh bracelet. T...  

I can’t answer your questions, but hopefully other members here have the experience and knowledge to help you. It’s a great piece of history you have here. Best regards, Emmanuel

Thank you, Emmanual

. . . and one at OmegaMania. No ownership experience to draw on, unfortunately. The problem with Omega service is reported non-compliance with client requests regarding restoration. It's one matter to insist on maintaining originality, and another to have... 

Thank you very much, Art — I appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Your point about Omega service and the importance of having one’s wishes respected resonates strongly, and it aligns with the advice I’ve received elsewhere to proceed v... 

It's commendable that you are documenting the history of the piece and doing your best to retain its originality, the story on this reference is Legendary. Have you considered watchmakers in Marseille who have experience working on Comex diving watches?

Thank you very much, I really appreciate that. At this stage I’m deliberately avoiding any intervention. My priority is to document the watch as found and preserve its originality rather than rush into servicing. I’m aware of the Marseille/Comex specialis... 

I’m still in the process of carefully documenting the watch as found: photographs, period references, and feedback from a few specialists. My intention is to build as complete and transparent a picture as possible before any decisions are made. Once I hav... 

As a few members asked about background, below is a short factual summary of what I’ve been able to document so far. This reflects the watch strictly “as found” and is still a work in progress. Omega Seamaster 1000m (ref. 166.093), mid-1970s – as found Th...