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Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Chronograph Ref. 168.1652

Partially verified

This Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean is an automatic chronograph wristwatch housed in a 44 mm stainless steel case. The design incorporates features associated with diving timepieces, including a unidirectional rotating bezel, screw-down pushers, and a secured screw-down caseback. The black dial features luminous hour markers and hands, a date aperture at the 3 o'clock position, and three subsidiary dials dedicated to chronograph functions. The movement is an automatic calibre 3303, which is reported by the source as being ETA-based. The watch is attached to a stainless steel bracelet with a folding clasp, identified by model reference 1579/951 and measuring 175 mm in length. Signatures from Omega are confirmed on the dial, the exterior case, and the movement. The total assembly weight is approximately 220 grams. This piece is attributed to the 2000s period according to the provided auction archive documentation.

Front view of the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Chronograph, displaying the black dial, rotating bezel, and stainless steel bracelet.
Front view of the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Chronograph, displaying the black dial, rotating bezel, and stainless steel bracelet. — Adam's, via Invaluable. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
orbiscollectibles.com
Category
Wristwatch · Chronograph wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Omega
Reference
168.1652
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
Circa: 2000s
Source-reported place
Not established
Source-reported serial
816880298

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 Dial configuration

The watch is constructed with a 44 mm diameter stainless steel case, designed for diving use with a unidirectional rotating bezel and screw-down pushers. The case is finished with a screw-down caseback to seal the movement.

The black dial includes applied luminous hour markers and luminous hands for visibility. It displays a date aperture at the 3 o'clock position and three subsidiary dials providing chronograph functionality. The dial is signed with the Omega and Seamaster names.

Evidence for this section
  • “44 mm diameter case equipped with a unidirectional rotating bezel, screw-down pushers, and a screw-down caseback”
  • “The black dial is signed "Omega Seamaster" and is appointed with applied luminous hour markers”

Movement and Bracelet

The timepiece is powered by an automatic Omega calibre 3303 movement. The source identifies the movement as being based on an ETA design and records the movement number as 816880298.

The watch is fitted with a stainless steel bracelet, model reference 1579/951. The bracelet features a folding clasp and measures approximately 175 mm in length. The combined weight of the watch and the bracelet is reported as 220 grams.

Evidence for this section
  • “powered by an automatic Omega calibre 3303 movement, which is ETA-based and identified by movement number 816880298”
  • “presented on a stainless steel Omega bracelet with a folding clasp, model reference 1579/951”

Signatures and Dating

Omega branding is present across the primary components of the watch. The signature is found on the dial, the stainless steel case, and internally on the mechanical movement.

The manufacture date of this example is attributed to the 2000s. The source notes that while there is credible evidence for the listing, the specific classification of the object is not fully established.

Evidence for this section
  • “Signatures from Omega are present on the dial, the stainless steel case, and the mechanical movement inside.”
  • “Circa: 2000s”

Open research questions

  • What specific ETA calibre serves as the base for the Omega 3303 movement in this reference?
  • Does the case serial number recorded correspond to a specific production year within the 2000s range?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Chronograph Ref. 168.1652
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Reference168.1652“168.1652”
Movement CalibreOmega 3303“Omega calibre 3303”
Case diameter44 mm“44 mm diameter case”
Total weight220 g“220 grams”
Bracelet reference1579/951“1579/951”
Movement number816880298“816880298”

Visible details

  • Unidirectional rotating bezel with elapsed time scale
  • Three-register chronograph layout
  • Screw-down pushers at the 2 and 4 o'clock positions
  • Integrated steel link bracelet

Research qualifications

  • The source classifies the entry as 'Probable', noting that classification is not fully established.
  • The movement is identified as 'ETA-based' without further technical specification regarding the base calibre.

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

Consulted source

Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Chronograph Automatic Ref. 168.1652

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 8132ac9931

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