Dial detail of a vintage Omega Constellation in rose gold with champagne dial, diamond indices, and date aperture.

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OmegaOmega Seamaster

Name: Omega Omega Seamaster
Brand: Omega
SKU: 166.010

1960

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A gold-cased Seamaster from the 1960s, ref. 166.010, executed in 18-carat rose gold and powered by Omega's robust automatic movement. An understated dress watch from the marque's golden age of integrated design. This was specifically made for Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa. The watch has a crest of him on this dial and is a very rare and sought after piece.

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Collector Notes

The Seamaster line, introduced in 1948, began life as a civilian adaptation of the robust waterproof watches supplied to the British military during the Second World War. By the 1960s, Omega had refined the collection into a broad family that spanned tool watches and elegant dress pieces alike. The ref. 166.010 belongs firmly to the latter category: a modest 34mm diameter, precious-metal case, and restrained aesthetics that reflected mid-century taste for sobriety over sport.

Inside, Omega fitted its proven automatic calibres of the era, typically the Cal. 552 or Cal. 565, movements derived from the famed 50x family. These were workhorses in the truest sense: 17 jewels, indirect centre seconds, a frequency of 18,000 vph, and a build quality that has allowed many examples to survive in running order six decades later. The Cal. 565, introduced in 1963, added a date function and became one of the most widely deployed movements in Omega's catalogue through the late 1960s.

Rose gold cases remain the rarest configuration for steel-born references. Precious-metal Seamasters were typically reserved for important markets or special commissions, and production numbers were a fraction of their stainless-steel siblings. The warm patina that 18-carat rose gold acquires over decades, combined with the clean lines of the 166.010 case, gives this reference an elegance that bridges formal and casual wear.

For collectors, the appeal lies in the understated nature of the piece. This is not a chronograph, not a military issue, not a limited edition. It is simply a well-proportioned, precious-metal automatic from one of the 20th century's most accomplished manufactures, built during the years when Swiss watchmaking was at its technical and aesthetic zenith. The ref. 166.010 offers the pleasure of daily wear without ostentation, and the satisfaction of a movement that was engineered to last.

Specifications

Closer look

Brand:: Omega
Model:: Omega Seamaster
Movement:: Automatic
Functions:: hours, minutes, centre seconds
Features:: An 18-carat rose gold case in 34mm diameter, a size that reads as elegant on the wrist without veering into oversized contemporary proportions, fitted to Omega's proven automatic calibre.
Case:: 18K Rose Gold, 34mm
Dial:: Champagne/Cream
Bracelet:: Not present - case only
Box & papers:: no box no papers

The case appears to retain its original proportions with no evidence of heavy polishing, though there are signs of wear consistent with age and use. The rose gold has developed a gentle patina. The dial and hands appear original, though we note minor ageing to the luminous material. The movement is running at the time of cataloguing, though we recommend a service by a qualified watchmaker. In our view, this is a honest example that has been worn and cared for over the decades.

Frequently asked

What is the reference number?

The reference number is 166.010 (Omega).

What year is this watch?

This piece dates to 1960s.

What is the case size?

The 18k rose gold case measures 34mm in diameter.

What movement does it have?

Automatic

What bracelet or strap comes with it?

Not present - case only

Does it come with box and papers?

no box no papers

What is the condition?

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