Vintage Omega Wristwatch 166.132 Seamaster Cosmic 2000 Serviced Warranty 1971

SPECIFICATION

Reference: Seamaster Cosmic 2000 166.132
Movement: Automatic Cal 1012
Age: circa 1971
Case Size: 38mm
Case Thickness: 11mm
Lug to Lug: 45mm
Lugs: 20mm
Condition: used Omega watch
Box and Papers: No
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Warranty: 12-Months Warranty UK only

POINTS OF MENTION

• In great pre-owned condition, with light wear from use
  
• Case and bezel have light scratches and marks
  
• Omega signed crown
• Hands and indices have age related patina
• Fully serviced 28,800bph automatic movement
  
• Beautiful blue spider dial
  
• Paired with an unworn black leather strap

THE WATCH

This Omega Seamaster Cosmic 2000, reference 166.132, has all the character of early-1970s watchmaking. Its distinctive 38mm stainless steel case has a softly rounded, almost futuristic design, while the deep blue spider dial brings a wonderful individuality to the watch.

Applied baton markers, slender hands and a date window at three o'clock keep the dial beautifully balanced. Inside is Omega's 23-jewel automatic calibre 1012, running at 28,800 vibrations per hour, which has been fully serviced in our workshop. We've paired the watch with an unworn black leather strap that complements its striking appearance.

THE SPIDER DIAL

One of the most interesting features of this watch is its blue spider dial. Over the decades, the surface lacquer has developed a delicate network of fine cracks, creating a pattern resembling a spider's web.

Rather than being an applied decoration, this is a natural ageing characteristic of the dial's finish. Each develops differently, making the pattern unique to the individual watch. It's a fascinating example of how time can give a vintage watch a character entirely its own.

A BIT OF TRIVIA

The Cosmic 2000 introduced an ingenious development of Omega's earlier Cosmic case construction. Rather than using a conventional screw-down caseback, the movement was housed within a separate inner container, fitted into the outer stainless steel case with a sealing system.

It was a clever piece of engineering, originally designed to improve protection against water and dust. The arrangement also gave the Cosmic 2000 its distinctive appearance and made it quite different from many other Seamasters of the period.

OUR THOUGHTS

I particularly like the Cosmic 2000 because it shows a more adventurous side of Omega. The beautifully curved case feels surprisingly modern, and at 38mm it has a real presence on the wrist. But it's that blue spider dial that catches my attention. The delicate ageing of the finish gives this example a personality that no modern reproduction could quite capture. A lovely combination of Omega engineering, 1970s design and the unmistakable passage of time.