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Chase Hattan Watches has dated this piece to the 1960s.
A truly special and story‑rich Omega Seamaster 300 reference 166.024, dating to 1968 by serial number, and originally purchased in Stavanger, Norway in 1970.
Used for amateur scuba diving in its early life and later worn extensively during offshore oil drilling work between 1970 and 1998, this watch has lived a remarkable life yet remains in beautiful condition for its age.
Key Details
• Model: Omega Seamaster 300
• Reference: 166.024
• Year: c.1968 (serial dated), purchased 1970
• Case Size: 42mm
• Case Material: Stainless steel
• Dial: Black
• Hour Markers: Luminous
• Hands: Luminous
• Date: At 3 o’clock
• Bezel: Rotating diver’s bezel
• Crystal: Plexiglass
• Movement: Omega automatic movement
• Strap: NATO‑style fabric strap (originally leather)
• Water Resistance: Not guaranteed due to age
• Guarantee: 12‑month mechanical guarantee
Condition Report
Case: Honest condition with signs of long‑term wear consistent with a working life; well preserved overall.
Dial: Original black dial with attractive ageing and strong vintage character.
Hands & Markers: Original with aged lume matching the dial.
Bezel: Correct style with age‑appropriate wear.
Crystal: Plexiglass with light marks expected for age.
Strap: NATO fabric strap fitted; practical and in keeping with its tool‑watch heritage.
Overall: A beautifully honest example with genuine history and presence.
Working Order
Previously overhauled by an Omega‑trained watchmaker.
Work included replacement of winding rotor bearing and other NOS Omega parts.
Running well and operating as expected for a vintage diver.
Supplied with a 12‑month mechanical guarantee.
Our View
This is exactly what collectors look for in a vintage Seamaster 300 — not a restored or over‑polished example, but a watch that has genuinely lived its life. From scuba diving in the 1970s to offshore drilling work for nearly three decades, this watch has real provenance you simply cannot recreate.
The 166.024 is one of Omega’s most important dive references, and examples with this level of history, originality and mechanical care are becoming increasingly rare. A superb opportunity to own a true tool watch that has proven itself over more than half a century.
What’s Included
NATO‑style strap
12‑month mechanical guarantee
Insured shipping
Chase Hattan Watches has dated this piece to the 1960s.
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Omega Seamaster 300 166.024 – 42mm – Vintage Diver – C.1968 Wrist Watch
