Its movement is an Omega caliber 1342 quartz mechanism with quick-setting hour for easy changing of the time zone and date and original Omega "Accuset" push button crown for precision setting of the minutes and seconds.
It is a nice size for the era, measuring 35mm without the crown, about the same size as a Rolex Datejust.
Its case presents on the wrist as mint. It has just the slightest bit of wear on the underside of a couple of the lugs. Its dial is original and mint. Other than having a very light polishing, it is an unrestored, all-original Seamaster that presents as a 9.7 out of 10.
A Master Watchmaker has just performed any needed servicing and installed a new battery. Photos of the inside available upon request.
Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function and a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity.
For the finishing touch it has been equipped it with a brand new leather strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
A four dcade old Omega that presents essentially like new on the wrist!
Omega Seamaster:
Omega watches can be found on the wrists of many prominent figures including Pierce Brosnan, Michael Schumacher, Michael Phelps, Ernie Els, and Prince William, and one graced the wrist of President John F. Kennedy. Omega has been the official timekeeper for 21 Olympic Games and is the official chronometer of NASA.
Omega is perhaps best known by watch connoisseurs for its Seamaster line of dive watches. Introduced in 1948, they have been were embraced by water sports enthusiasts and marry a striking look with a high performance movement.
- Manufacturer: Omega
- Country of origin: Switzerland
- Serial no.: 40,146,664
- Year made: c. 1978
- Model: Seamaster, Ref. 196.0079
- Functions: Hours (Quick-Setting), Minutes, Date, Sweep Seconds
- Designed for: Men
- Case material: Stainless steel
- Case condition: Presents on the wrist as mint. It has just the slightest bit of wear on the underside of a couple of the lugs. It has a protective sticker covering the back.
- Dimensions: 35mm diameter (excluding crown) by 42mm long lug tip to tip
- Dial: Silver with steel hand applied baton indexes, aperture for the date, outer minutes/seconds track, luminous dots, original, mint condition with very light pleasing toning of the luminous
- Hands: Original, steel luminous "batons"
- Movement type: Omega caliber 1342 quartz movement with gilt plating
- Movement markings: Omega, Swiss, Seventeen Jewels, Unadjusted, 1342
- Band: Leather, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn
- Crystal: Appears to be original, no longer signed, very good condition
- Serviced: A Master Watchmaker has just performed any needed servicing and installed a new battery. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts.
- Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email [email protected] for details.
- Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
- Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
