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 plex
...iglass 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.
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Free next day UK delivery, fully insured. Worldwide fast shipping.Internal Reference: CHW6230
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1142417
Dateline of this antique is 1960
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