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Omega Seamaster 1966 Vintage Automatic – Calibre 552 | Sunburst Dial | Box & Service Papers Wrist Watch
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Omega Seamaster 1966 Vintage Automatic – Calibre 552 | Sunburst Dial | Box & Service Papers Wrist Watch

1940 - 1960
Sold 31 July 2025 · Chase Hattan Watches
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Omega Seamaster 1966 Vintage Automatic – Calibre 552 | Sunburst Dial | Box & Service Papers

A classic example of Omega’s vintage watchmaking, this 1966 Seamaster offers everything you’d want in a collectible timepiece: character, heritage, originality, and excellent mechanical condition.

This reference features the legendary Omega Calibre 552 automatic movement, housed in a 34mm stainless steel case (36mm with crown) and fitted to an Omega-signed 1503/1 bead of rice bracelet.

Key Features

Year: 1966 (based on serial number)

Movement: Omega Calibre 552 – Automatic, 50-hour power reserve, running at approx. +12 seconds/day with strong amplitude

Dial: Sunburst silver with gold-edged baton markers and gold-tone hands – beautifully aged

Case: 34mm stainless steel (36mm including crown), unpolished original finish

Bracelet: Omega-signed “bead of rice” (clasp code 1503/1), fits up to 17.5cm wrist – 2 spare links included

Crown: Omega signed

Crystal: Original plexiglass with minor age-related blemishes

Service: Documented service in 2024

Box: Original 2-part Omega box (hinges broken, outer box included)

Condition

Dial: Excellent, with warm vintage tone and elegant contrast from the gold accents

Case: Good original condition – unpolished with expected signs of age

Crystal: Minor scratches – original plexi maintained

Movement: Recently serviced (2024), running well

Bracelet: Great condition – full length with spare links

Box: Present but shows wear – broken hinge (still functional for storage)

Why Buy This Watch?

Serviced in 2024 – mechanically sound

Original Omega bracelet with full links

Rare and desirable sunburst silver dial with gold-trimmed markers

Powered by the robust Cal. 552 movement – known for its reliability

Comes with original box, rare for a watch of this vintage

Unpolished and well-preserved original condition

Our View

Vintage Omega Seamasters have never been more desirable—and this one checks all the boxes. With its classic mid-century design, excellent movement, and original accessories, this is not only a timepiece but a piece of history. A true collector’s example with just the right amount of honest aging.

Physical Dimensions
Width
3.4cm (1.34")
Declaration

Chase Hattan Watches has dated this Vintage Omega Seamaster to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1142417
Dealers Internal Reference
CHW6230
Dealers Notes

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Omega Seamaster 1966 Vintage Automatic – Calibre 552 | Sunburst Dial | Box & Service Papers
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A classic example of Omega’s vintage watchmaking, this 1966 Seamaster offers everything you’d want in a collectible timepiece: character, heritage, originality, and excellent mechanical condition.
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fig 1. A close-up photograph of a vintage Omega Seamaster wristwatch featuring a round silver sunburst dial, baton markers, and a stainless steel bracelet.
fig 1. Omega Seamaster 1966 Vintage Automatic – Calibre 552 | Sunburst Dial | Box & Service Papers Wrist Watch

This reference features the legendary Omega Calibre 552 automatic movement, housed in a 34mm stainless steel case (36mm with crown) and fitted to an Omega-signed 1503/1 bead of rice bracelet.

Key Features

fig 2. A close-up photograph of a vintage Omega Seamaster wristwatch featuring a round silver sunburst dial, baton markers, and a stainless steel bracelet.
fig 2. Omega Seamaster 1966 Vintage Automatic – Calibre 552 | Sunburst Dial | Box & Service Papers Wrist Watch

Year: 1966 (based on serial number)

Movement: Omega Calibre 552 – Automatic, 50-hour power reserve, running at approx. +12 seconds/day with strong amplitude

Dial: Sunburst silver with gold-edged baton markers and gold-tone hands – beautifully aged

fig 3. A close-up photograph of a vintage Omega Seamaster wristwatch featuring a round silver sunburst dial, baton markers, and a stainless steel bracelet.
fig 3. Omega Seamaster 1966 Vintage Automatic – Calibre 552 | Sunburst Dial | Box & Service Papers Wrist Watch

Case: 34mm stainless steel (36mm including crown), unpolished original finish

Bracelet: Omega-signed “bead of rice” (clasp code 1503/1), fits up to 17.5cm wrist – 2 spare links included

Crown: Omega signed

fig 4. A close-up photograph of a vintage Omega Seamaster wristwatch featuring a round silver sunburst dial, baton markers, and a stainless steel bracelet.
fig 4. Omega Seamaster 1966 Vintage Automatic – Calibre 552 | Sunburst Dial | Box & Service Papers Wrist Watch

Crystal: Original plexiglass with minor age-related blemishes

Service: Documented service in 2024

Box: Original 2-part Omega box (hinges broken, outer box included)

Condition

Dial: Excellent, with warm vintage tone and elegant contrast from the gold accents

fig 5. A close-up photograph of a vintage Omega Seamaster wristwatch featuring a round silver sunburst dial, baton markers, and a stainless steel bracelet.
fig 5. Omega Seamaster 1966 Vintage Automatic – Calibre 552 | Sunburst Dial | Box & Service Papers Wrist Watch

Case: Good original condition – unpolished with expected signs of age

Crystal: Minor scratches – original plexi maintained

Movement: Recently serviced (2024), running well

Bracelet: Great condition – full length with spare links

fig 6. A close-up photograph of a vintage Omega Seamaster wristwatch featuring a round silver sunburst dial, baton markers, and a stainless steel bracelet.
fig 6. Omega Seamaster 1966 Vintage Automatic – Calibre 552 | Sunburst Dial | Box & Service Papers Wrist Watch

Box: Present but shows wear – broken hinge (still functional for storage)

Why Buy This Watch?

Serviced in 2024 – mechanically sound

Original Omega bracelet with full links

Rare and desirable sunburst silver dial with gold-trimmed markers

fig 7. A close-up photograph of a vintage Omega Seamaster wristwatch featuring a round silver sunburst dial, baton markers, and a stainless steel bracelet.
fig 7. Omega Seamaster 1966 Vintage Automatic – Calibre 552 | Sunburst Dial | Box & Service Papers Wrist Watch

Powered by the robust Cal. 552 movement – known for its reliability

Comes with original box, rare for a watch of this vintage

Unpolished and well-preserved original condition

Our View

Vintage Omega Seamasters have never been more desirable—and this one checks all the boxes. With its classic mid-century design, excellent movement, and original accessories, this is not only a timepiece but a piece of history. A true collector’s example with just the right amount of honest aging.

Width
3.4cm (1.34")
Date of Manufacture

Chase Hattan Watches has dated this Vintage Omega Seamaster to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1142417
Dealers Internal Ref
CHW6230
Chase Hattan Watches
Chase Hattan Watches
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2025

Specialists in vintage, military and luxury watches

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Archive I A close-up photograph of a vintage Omega Seamaster wristwatch featuring a round silver sunburst dial, baton markers, and a stainless steel bracelet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Omega Seamaster 1966 Vintage Automatic – Calibre 552 | Sunburst Dial | Box & Service Papers Wrist Watch

Archive II A close-up photograph of a vintage Omega Seamaster wristwatch featuring a round silver sunburst dial, baton markers, and a stainless steel bracelet. View II
Archive III A close-up photograph of a vintage Omega Seamaster wristwatch featuring a round silver sunburst dial, baton markers, and a stainless steel bracelet. View III
Archive IV A close-up photograph of a vintage Omega Seamaster wristwatch featuring a round silver sunburst dial, baton markers, and a stainless steel bracelet. View IV
Archive V A close-up photograph of a vintage Omega Seamaster wristwatch featuring a round silver sunburst dial, baton markers, and a stainless steel bracelet. View V
Archive VI A close-up photograph of a vintage Omega Seamaster wristwatch featuring a round silver sunburst dial, baton markers, and a stainless steel bracelet. View VI
Archive VII A close-up photograph of a vintage Omega Seamaster wristwatch featuring a round silver sunburst dial, baton markers, and a stainless steel bracelet. View VII
Archive VIII A close-up photograph of a vintage Omega Seamaster wristwatch featuring a round silver sunburst dial, baton markers, and a stainless steel bracelet. View VIII
Archive IX A close-up photograph of a vintage Omega Seamaster wristwatch featuring a round silver sunburst dial, baton markers, and a stainless steel bracelet. View IX
Archive X A close-up photograph of a vintage Omega Seamaster wristwatch featuring a round silver sunburst dial, baton markers, and a stainless steel bracelet. View X
Archive XI A close-up photograph of a vintage Omega Seamaster wristwatch featuring a round silver sunburst dial, baton markers, and a stainless steel bracelet. View XI
Archive XII A close-up photograph of a vintage Omega Seamaster wristwatch featuring a round silver sunburst dial, baton markers, and a stainless steel bracelet. View XII
Archive XIII A close-up photograph of a vintage Omega Seamaster wristwatch featuring a round silver sunburst dial, baton markers, and a stainless steel bracelet. View XIII
Archive XIV A close-up photograph of a vintage Omega Seamaster wristwatch featuring a round silver sunburst dial, baton markers, and a stainless steel bracelet. View XIV
Archive XV A close-up photograph of a vintage Omega Seamaster wristwatch featuring a round silver sunburst dial, baton markers, and a stainless steel bracelet. View XV
Archive XVI A close-up photograph of a vintage Omega Seamaster wristwatch featuring a round silver sunburst dial, baton markers, and a stainless steel bracelet. View XVI
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A close-up photograph of a vintage Omega Seamaster wristwatch featuring a round silver sunburst dial, baton markers, and a stainless steel bracelet.
Omega Seamaster 1966 Vintage Automatic – Calibre 552 | Sunburst Dial | Box & Service Papers Wrist Watch
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  • ObjectWrist Watches
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century Modern
  • MaterialStainless Steel
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsSunburst dial, Baton markers, Round stainless steel case, Link bracelet
  • SizeW 3.4 cm (1 in)

Introduced in 1948, the Omega Seamaster was initially inspired by waterproof wristwatches made for the British military during the Second World War, evolving into a robust yet elegant timepiece line.

Watches from this era typically feature high-grade mechanical automatic movements, such as the calibre 552, renowned for their reliability, durability, and lack of a date complication for a cleaner dial symmetry.

Authentic pieces feature correct hallmarks, matching serial numbers on the movement and case back, signed crowns, and appropriate dial typography matching factory specifications for the specific production year.

A classic stainless steel wristwatch pairs effortlessly with tailored business attire or smart-casual knitwear, serving as an understated yet sophisticated horological accessory.

Mechanical watches require periodic servicing every three to five years by a qualified horologist, protection from extreme magnetic fields, and avoidance of moisture if the original water resistance gaskets are unverified.
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