Omega Seamaster Cosmic Watch 166.026 Automatic Vintage 1970s

SPECIFICATION

Reference : Seamaster Cosmic 166.026
Movement : Calibre 565
Age : circa 1970
Case Size : 35mm
Case Thickness : 11mm
Lug to Lug : 38mm
Lugs : 19mm
Condition : used omega watch
Box & Papers : No
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : 12-Months Warranty

POINTS TO MENTION

• In great pre-owned condition, with light wear from use.
• Case has some light scratches and marks
• Sunburst dial
  
• Original signed Omega crystal 
• Omega signed crown
• Fully serviced movement
• Paired with an unworn blue leather strap

The Seamaster Cosmic was introduced in 1967 ,during a period when Omega was expanding its range of sports and diving watches. While the Seamaster collection itself was launched in 1948, the Cosmic version came later as part of Omega's efforts to diversify and offer more unique models with a distinctive design, also jumping on the hype for space travel and everything space related. The continued relationship with NASA only strengthened Omega’s position, as the preferred manufacturer. It generated new life into the Seamaster range. The production run was for less than a decade.

The Omega Seamaster Cosmic is recognized for its futuristic, space-age design that was popular at the time. This was reflected in its case, dial, and the use of materials. The watches featured a domed crystal, which was considered advanced for the era and gave the watch a sleek, modern look.

THE WATCH

Our circa 1970 Omega Seamaster Cosmic Date 166.026 has a angular brushed case design, made from a solid piece of stainless steel, access to the movement is by removing the crystal with a special tool. The curve of the case ends at stubby lugs.

A flat back and angled sides make the watch comfortable to wear. On the right side is a signed crown. The case holds the domed crystal. Its silver dial has a sunburst surface and outer minuite track with applied steel indexes is finished with chamfered edges that catch the light as you rotate your wrist. At 3 o’clock a date framed window. Slim sword hands complete with a tapered sweeping centre seconds hand. At 12 o’clock the applied Omega “Automatic”, at 6 o’clock “Seamaster” “Cosmic” printed. On the reverse, the Hippocampus is etched onto the surface. Inside an Automatic Omega Cal. 565, 24 jewels, 19,800 beats per hour. The Quickest date is done by repeatedly pulling the crown into the final position.

PERSONAL NOTE

If you are looking for a beautiful watch that is also a great conversation starter, this watch ticks those boxes! Its unique and versatile whilst still retaining the classical feel of a vintage Omega, this Seamaster has been freshly serviced and is ready to be enjoyed for many years to come.