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Wristwatch · Automatic day-date chronometer

1969 Omega Seamaster Chronometer Day-Date (Ref. 166.023)

Partially verified

This Omega Seamaster wristwatch, reference 168.023, is dated to 1969. The watch features a 36mm stainless steel case with broad lugs and is paired with an Omega 1502 'beads of rice' bracelet containing 19 links. The timepiece is powered by the Omega caliber 751, a chronometer-rated automatic movement with day and date complications. The dial is a two-tone 'pie-pan' pebbled grey design with tritium lume plots and tritium-filled hands inlaid with onyx enamel. The auction description reports that the case is believed to be unpolished, retaining its original crown. The watch displays a day-date indicator at the 3 o'clock position on the dial. The overall condition of the dial is stated as well-preserved with creamy patina on the lume markers. The movement is reported to be functioning and keeping time, though the history of previous service is unknown.

Front view of the 1969 Omega Seamaster Chronometer showing the 'pie-pan' dial and day-date aperture.
Front view of the 1969 Omega Seamaster Chronometer showing the 'pie-pan' dial and day-date aperture. — Craft & Tailored. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
craftandtailored.com
Category
Wristwatch · Automatic day-date chronometer
Maker / attribution
Omega
Reference
168.023
Catalogue / lot identifier
OMSM168023
Source-reported date
1969
Source-reported place
Not established
Source-reported serial
28XXXXXX

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Bracelet

The watch is housed in a 36mm stainless steel case featuring long and broad lugs. The auction description reports that the case retains its factory brushing, angles, and dimensions, and is believed to remain unpolished. The case is fitted with its original Omega-signed crown.

The watch is supplied on an Omega 1502 "beads of rice" bracelet. The bracelet is documented as retaining 19 links and exhibits normal stretch relative to the style and age of the component.

Evidence for this section
  • “The stunning broad lug case retains crisp factory brushing, angles, and dimensions and is believed to remain unpolished.”
  • “The case retains its original Omega signed crown.”
  • “The watch comes supplied on an Omega 1502 "beads of rice" bracelet that retains 19 links that exhibit normal stretch for the style and age of the bracelet.”

Dial and Hands

The dial is a two-tone "pie-pan" pebbled grey. The hands are original tritium-filled items with onyx enamel inlay. Under U.V. light inspection, the tritium lume plots on the dial and the hands show no degradation and are noted to match in color, having achieved a creamy patina.

The dial is noted to be in well-preserved condition, showing no blemishes. The watch utilizes a classic layout with a day and date complication located at the 3 o'clock position.

Evidence for this section
  • “The two-tone "pie-pan" pebbled grey dial is a work of art and remains in exceptionally well-preserved condition, showing no blemished and almost no age.”
  • “The tritium lume plots all remain fully intact when inspected under U.V. light and have achieved a charming creamy patina.”
  • “The original tritium hands and inlaid with onyx enamel, under U.V. light inspection the tritium displays no degradation and matches the dial perfectly.”

Movement and Functionality

The watch is powered by the Omega caliber 751, which is a chronometer-rated automatic movement. This caliber incorporates both day and date indicators.

The auction description reports that the watch is functioning and keeping time. It is noted that the previous service history for this movement is unknown.

Evidence for this section
  • “The ref. 166.023 is powered by the respected cal. 751 chronometer rated movement which features a day and date complication.”
  • “The watch is functioning and keeping time perfectly, previous service history is unknown.”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific production date within 1969 based on the movement serial number?
  • Is there documentation confirming the original retail configuration of the 1502 bracelet with this specific reference?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for 1969 Omega Seamaster Chronometer Day-Date (Ref. 166.023)
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Reference number168.023“Ref. 168.023”
Serial number28XXXXXX“28XXXXXX”
Movement caliber751“cal. 751”
Case materialStainless Steel“Stainless Steel”
Bracelet modelOmega 1502“Omega 1502 "Beads of Rice" Bracelet”

Visible details

  • Two-tone grey 'pie-pan' dial surface
  • Day and date display at 3 o'clock
  • Onyx enamel inlay on hour and minute hands
  • 1502 'beads of rice' bracelet links

Research qualifications

  • Previous service history is unknown
  • Polishing state of case is only 'believed' to be unpolished

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

ساعت مچی امگا Omega Seamaster Chronometer Day-Date رفرنس 168.023

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record be7cced985

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