Omega Seamaster Automatic Day Date “Cushion TV Case” Ref. 366.0848/166.0216.2 (circa 1982)

WHY WE CURATED IT:
We tend to think of Seamasters as dive watches today. But “Seamaster” was once simply Omega’s moniker for water-resistant pieces. This is one such example. Considered “jumbo” sized back in the day, it wears with a sporty and purposeful presence, broad case flanks, integrated bracelet and a look that is very 70s. There’s a bit to unpack with this specific watch. Ref. 166.0216 was released in the mid 70s, but this is a very late batch from 1982, hence the .2 suffix. Additionally these references when sold with their original integrated bracelets, were officially marketed as 366.0848. Whatever the convolution surrounding these reference numbers, these remain excellent value bargains with strong cases and movements and a very evocative aesthetic of the time. Muscular, with thick case flanks and broad shoulder chamfers, a sunburst silver dial with a sloping edge for the minute markers, polished frame for the day and date windows and black-inlaid appliqué indices for legibility. Features the famed hippocampus relief on the caseback, a quickset date function, and a dependable “modern” automatic that is one of the best tested Omega movements we’ve had to date. Presented to you serviced and warrantied.

CONDITION:
8.5/10, with some hairlines and nicks. We appreciate that this has not been polished to death with what has been a much loved and worn watch. Case form intact, with distinct chamfers remaining. Dial, hands and indices are clean. Tritium lume plots mostly intact and respond to UV correctly for age, with the plots at 11 and 1 partially present. Crystal has microscopic marks visible under magnification and a scuff at 12:30 that is visible but presents no impediment to the view of anything on the dial. Original signed crown. Original integrated bracelet in great shape with minimal stretch. Movement serviced with 6 months warranty and performing exceptionally, with over-spec power reserve, high amplitude, low beat error and accurate to ±3 secs/day averaged from 6 timegrapher positions.

DIMENSIONS:
35mm width excl. crown
39.8mm length incl. lugs
11.2mm thickness
Visual dial width ~28mm
Wrist in photos is 15.8cm in circumference

CRYSTAL:
Acrylic

CASE:
Steel

WATER RESISTANCE:
Assumed none, as per vintage watches

STRAP:
Original Omega integrated bracelet 1286/249 (fits max 17cm wrists)

CALIBRE:
Omega Cal. 1020, 3-hander automatic with hacking and quickset day/date

COMES WITH:
Watch, original bracelet

TERMS OF SALE:
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