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KBM · 2 April 2016, 09:52 AM

Ok, this is really exciting. This is my all time favorite design in Omega's diver family, but it's a sixties watch. Damn. How do I get around that...

You see, I love the model, case curves, sword hands, overall aesthetics. But I really like to purchase new pieces. It's not a dislike for vintage, but a preference for modern, as it's more practical to me, with all the caveats in the vintage market, maintenance, etc.

How do you get the best of both worlds, then? Well, this watch is pretty much the answer. Built from 100% original NOS parts (including the 565 caliber), it delivers the aesthetics with the modern convenience. I got it with the 1171 period correct bracelet, but this watch really shines on a nato.

I have been really gravitating towards Omega recently...

J!m · 2 April 2016, 10:35 AM

I have all but the case sitting in my drawer right now...

Did you opt for the white date wheel? It is black with white text on the 166.024

And how about that lume! It's nuclear!

Congrats! I'm jealous because I've had mine (less case) for years now.

KBM · 2 April 2016, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by J!m

I have all but the case sitting in my drawer right now...

Did you opt for the white date wheel? It is black with white text on the 166.024

And how about that lume! It's nuclear!

Congrats! I'm jealous because I've had mine (less case) for years now.

I went with watchco for mine, so the watch came complete. After some research, it seems the white date wheel was period correct, but omega also installed black date wheels during service, so both would be possible. It's actually not white, but metallic silver, although that doesn't show in pictures. I thought that little detail was pretty cool.

I also bought the 1171 bracelet, but this watch just begs for a nato... you gotta finish yours!

J!m · 2 April 2016, 11:27 AM

I've been looking for a case.

They come up too high time to time so I'll either bite the bullet one time or let what I have go. It's listed in the for sale section now. The dial hands and date wheel are all installed on the movement. I even have the original warranty book from the movement (from another watch donor).

I even have the correct end links and NOS Omega case clamps. The case clamp screws are odd s well- very small compared to Eta...

KBM · 2 April 2016, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by J!m

I've been looking for a case.

They come up too high time to time so I'll either bite the bullet one time or let what I have go. It's listed in the for sale section now. The dial hands and date wheel are all installed on the movement. I even have the original warranty book from the movement (from another watch donor).

I even have the correct end links and NOS Omega case clamps. The case clamp screws are odd s well- very small compared to Eta...

If you can't find a good case and get an offer for what you have, maybe sell the parts and use the funds to get a completed watch. It's a great piece.

gnuyork · 2 April 2016, 12:48 PM

Looks fantastic! Enjoy

SearChart · 2 April 2016, 05:15 PM

Always liked this diver build, looks great

cop414 · 2 April 2016, 09:46 PM

I check out watchco I from time, their prices have shot up over the last couple of years, great concept for those who don't want to walk into the vintage mine field.
Great looking watch!

J!m · 2 April 2016, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by kauebm

If you can't find a good case and get an offer for what you have, maybe sell the parts and use the funds to get a completed watch. It's a great piece.

The stuff I have has been listed d in the for sale section here for months...

superdog · 2 April 2016, 11:27 PM

Wow.

That is a super hot watch.

Psmith · 2 April 2016, 11:50 PM

Congrats

KBM · 3 April 2016, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by gnuyork

Looks fantastic! Enjoy

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Always liked this diver build, looks great

I have been eyeing it for quite a while too. Thanks!

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Originally Posted by cop414

I check out watchco I from time, their prices have shot up over the last couple of years, great concept for those who don't want to walk into the vintage mine field.
Great looking watch!

That was the selling point for me, the benefits of "vintage" without any hassle. The prices have gone up, but even at the current price point, I was hard pressed to find anything of equal significance. Maybe a Black Bay, which is a great watch too, but this one just has more character, imo. Thanks!

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Originally Posted by superdog

Wow.

That is a super hot watch.

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Originally Posted by Psmith

Congrats

Thanks much!

KBM · 3 April 2016, 01:36 AM

A couple more pictures!

KBM · 3 April 2016, 01:54 AM

Oh, did I mention the lume?

mps354 · 3 April 2016, 04:31 AM

Wow, beautiful!

superdog · 3 April 2016, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by kauebm

Oh, did I mention the lume?

Omg. That's vintage. With lume like that??!!??

Wow. That is some watch.

superdog · 3 April 2016, 05:01 AM

Ok. I admit, I did not read in full. Was just pulled in by the pics.

Now that I've read this through, I've got to see if I can find something similar. Wow.

FTX I · 3 April 2016, 05:04 AM

SearChart · 3 April 2016, 06:12 AM

Is it possible to get these dials and inserts with tritium instead of luminova?

KBM · 3 April 2016, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by superdog

Ok. I admit, I did not read in full. Was just pulled in by the pics.

Now that I've read this through, I've got to see if I can find something similar. Wow.

Seth, you should shoot Marcus, watchco's owner, an email. When I got mine, some 3 weeks ago, they had the last two sm300 dates in stock, I purchased one. Pm me if you want his email.

KBM · 3 April 2016, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Is it possible to get these dials and inserts with tritium instead of luminova?

Hum, good question, it never occurred me to ask...

Daytona88 · 3 April 2016, 09:55 AM

Very nice... Congrats!

KBM · 3 April 2016, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by mps354

Wow, beautiful!

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Originally Posted by FTX I

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Originally Posted by Daytona88

Very nice... Congrats!

Thanks, guys!

DCgator · 5 April 2016, 08:34 PM

Fantastic piece! I'd love to have one like it.

dysondiver · 5 April 2016, 08:45 PM

its like having a 5517 with working lume ,,, and a new car as change ,,, oh , with killer bevels too ,,, perfect.

wantonebad · 6 April 2016, 03:38 AM

Mine says hello...

I wear mine on a NATO as well, either orange or black.

TheRolexKingofLV · 6 April 2016, 03:41 AM

Great looking watch

Wahlberg · 6 April 2016, 04:04 AM

Where can I order one? I just googled ''watchco'' and ''watchco omega seamaster'' but I only get forum links.

capote · 6 April 2016, 05:29 AM

Looks great. I find it very surprising that - if I understand correctly - Omega still manufactures these parts.

KBM · 6 April 2016, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Wahlberg

Where can I order one? I just googled ''watchco'' and ''watchco omega seamaster'' but I only get forum links.

PM sent.

2 April 2016, 09:52 AM	#1
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,451	"Vintage" Diver Incoming! Ok, this is really exciting. This is my all time favorite design in Omega's diver family, but it's a sixties watch. Damn. How do I get around that... You see, I love the model, case curves, sword hands, overall aesthetics. But I really like to purchase new pieces. It's not a dislike for vintage, but a preference for modern, as it's more practical to me, with all the caveats in the vintage market, maintenance, etc. How do you get the best of both worlds, then? Well, this watch is pretty much the answer. Built from 100% original NOS parts (including the 565 caliber), it delivers the aesthetics with the modern convenience. I got it with the 1171 period correct bracelet, but this watch really shines on a nato. I have been really gravitating towards Omega recently...

2 April 2016, 09:46 PM	#8
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,130	I check out watchco I from time, their prices have shot up over the last couple of years, great concept for those who don't want to walk into the vintage mine field. Great looking watch! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

2 April 2016, 11:27 PM	#10
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,827	Wow. That is a super hot watch. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

2 April 2016, 11:50 PM	#11
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Congrats __________________

3 April 2016, 05:01 AM	#17
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,827	Ok. I admit, I did not read in full. Was just pulled in by the pics. Now that I've read this through, I've got to see if I can find something similar. Wow. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

2 April 2016, 10:35 AM	#2
J!m "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Jim Location: Connecticut Watch: this! Hold my beer Posts: 2,839	I have all but the case sitting in my drawer right now... Did you opt for the white date wheel? It is black with white text on the 166.024 And how about that lume! It's nuclear! Congrats! I'm jealous because I've had mine (less case) for years now.

2 April 2016, 11:27 AM	#4
J!m "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Jim Location: Connecticut Watch: this! Hold my beer Posts: 2,839	I've been looking for a case. They come up too high time to time so I'll either bite the bullet one time or let what I have go. It's listed in the for sale section now. The dial hands and date wheel are all installed on the movement. I even have the original warranty book from the movement (from another watch donor). I even have the correct end links and NOS Omega case clamps. The case clamp screws are odd s well- very small compared to Eta...

2 April 2016, 12:48 PM	#6
gnuyork "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 3,353	Looks fantastic! Enjoy

3 April 2016, 01:36 AM	#13
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,451	A couple more pictures!

3 April 2016, 01:54 AM	#14
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,451	Oh, did I mention the lume?

3 April 2016, 04:31 AM	#15
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 9,095	Wow, beautiful!

3 April 2016, 05:04 AM	#18
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654

3 April 2016, 09:55 AM	#22
Daytona88 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Watch: 5712 Posts: 2,614	Very nice... Congrats!

5 April 2016, 08:34 PM	#24
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Fantastic piece! I'd love to have one like it.

5 April 2016, 08:45 PM	#25
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	its like having a 5517 with working lume ,,, and a new car as change ,,, oh , with killer bevels too ,,, perfect.

6 April 2016, 03:38 AM	#26
wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,849	Mine says hello... I wear mine on a NATO as well, either orange or black. __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

6 April 2016, 03:41 AM	#27
TheRolexKingofLV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Trace Location: Vegas/Bay Area Posts: 9,234	Great looking watch __________________ Official Host "The Penthouse Party" Las Vegas 2018 Instagram @tracenunes

6 April 2016, 04:04 AM	#28
Wahlberg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Paris Posts: 3,579	Where can I order one? I just googled ''watchco'' and ''watchco omega seamaster'' but I only get forum links.

6 April 2016, 05:29 AM	#29
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Looks great. I find it very surprising that - if I understand correctly - Omega still manufactures these parts.

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