Omega Watch Seamaster Cosmic 135.017 Manually Wound Vintage 1969

SPECIFICATION

Reference : 135.017
Movement : Calibre 601 manual
Age : 1969
Case Size : 35mm
Case Thickness : 10mm
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
• Omega signed crown
• Replacement crystal
• Some marks to indices
• Fully serviced movement
• Paired on its original signed omega bracelet that fits up to 7 3/4 inch wrist approx.

A BIT OF TRIVIA

The history of OMEGA began in 1848, when Louis Brandt set up a watchmaking business in La Chaux-de-Fonds. His business was innovative in that the work was divided between different production units, each specializing in a particular part of the movement. All the components were then assembled under the brand name "Louis Brandt". 

Later in 1879, the founder left the management to his two sons, Louis Paul and César Brandt. Their first decision was to rename the company Louis Brandt and Fils. They also decided to move their brand to Bienne, in the canton of Bern, a decision motivated by the desire of the two men to transform their business into an industrial one, the canton of Bern being more favourable to this development.

In 1894, the two brothers introduced the 19-line calibre, which revolutionized watchmaking at the time. Each piece was interchangeable by any watchmaker in the world, and the two brothers decided to name their creation "OMEGA" in reference to the ultimate achievement. The success of this calibre was so great that the brand decided to change its name to "OMEGA Watch & CO". This calibre was for a long time the brand's best-selling calibre, accounting for almost 33% of the brand's production over two decades.

Since its creation, the brand has always sought to establish itself as a pioneer and leader in the watchmaking world, and has been associated with numerous records, both scientific and sporting. Several models of the brand have been on James Bond's wrist since 1995.

The Seamaster Cosmic was introduced in 1967, 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 WATCH

 Our 1968 Omega Seamaster Cosmic Date 135.017 has a monocoque (coque in French means hull) 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 with the 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 light sunburst surface, the applied steel indexes are finished with chamfered edges that catch the light as you rotate your wrist. Slim sword hands complete with a tapered sweeping centre seconds hand. At 12 o’clock the applied Omega, at 6 o’clock “Seamaster” “Cosmic” printed. On the reverse, the Hippocampus is etched onto the surface. Inside an Manual Omega Cal. 601, 17 jewels, 19,800 beats per hour. 

OUR THOUGHTS

The Seamaster Cosmic 135.017 is such a fantastic vintage option in the Omega world, yet it is often overlooked due to the fact it is 35mm and people often think it is far too small, but believe me, on the wrist, it wears beautifully and would likely surprise a lot of you! Paired with its original omega bracelet fully serviced and this watch is in amazing condition overall and well worth the consideration.