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Omega Seamaster Ref. 165.002 automatic wristwatch

Partially verified

According to the auction catalogue, this Omega Seamaster automatic wristwatch bears reference 165.002 and dates to circa 1966. It is fitted with a stainless steel case measuring 34 mm in diameter and a screw-down back. The silvered dial features applied baton indexes and centre seconds, and is signed alongside the case and movement. The source reports that the watch is powered by a 24-jewel calibre 552 automatic movement numbered 24749622. Total gross weight is catalogued as 39.4 grams.

Front three-quarter view of the Omega Seamaster Ref. 165.002 automatic wristwatch on strap
Front three-quarter view of the Omega Seamaster Ref. 165.002 automatic wristwatch on strap — Noonans Mayfair. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.the-saleroom.com
Category
Wristwatch · Automatic wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Omega
Reference
165.002
Catalogue / lot identifier
379
Source-reported date
circa 1966
Country
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
24749622

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

Identity and Physical Description

This timepiece is identified by the auction house as an Omega Seamaster automatic wristwatch with reference 165.002, dated to approximately 1966. It features a 34 mm diameter stainless steel case with a screw-down back.

The watch is fitted with a silvered dial, which features applied baton indexes and centre seconds. The case, dial, and movement are signed.

Evidence for this section
  • “Omega. A stainless steel automatic wristwatch, Ref. 165.002, Seamaster, circa 1966.”
  • “Dimension: diameter 34mm.”
  • “Dial: silvered, applied baton indexes, centre seconds.”
  • “Signed: case, dial and movement.”

Internal Mechanism

The watch is powered by an automatic calibre 552 movement with 24 jewels and serial number 24749622.

According to the auctioneer's report, the movement was running at the time of cataloguing.

Evidence for this section
  • “Movement: cal. 552, automatic, 24 jewels, no. 24749622.”
  • “Movement: running at the time of cataloguing.”

Condition Report and Limitations

The auctioneer notes that the dial is in good condition and the case exhibits scuffs throughout. The total gross weight is 39.4 grams.

The auction house clarifies that these reports are opinions and do not guarantee the absence of mechanical replacements or imperfections. The watch is not warranted for water resistance and accuracy of timekeeping has not been tested; the auctioneer recommends a service at the buyer's expense.

Evidence for this section
  • “Dial: in good condition.”
  • “Case: scuffs throughout.”
  • “Gross weight: 39.4gms.”
  • “no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant.”
  • “The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense.”

Open research questions

  • Verify if the serial number 24749622 aligns with production records for 1966.
  • Clarify the material composition of the strap, as the source mentions potential import restrictions regarding endangered species.

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Omega Seamaster Ref. 165.002 automatic wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Reference165.002“Ref. 165.002”
Movement Calibrecal. 552“cal. 552”
Movement Jewels24 jewels“24 jewels”
Movement Serial Number24749622“no. 24749622”
Diameter34mm“diameter 34mm”
Gross Weight39.4gms“Gross weight: 39.4gms.”
Gross Weight39.4 grams“Gross weight: 39.4gms.”

Visible details

  • Silvered dial with applied baton indexes and gold-tone hands.
  • Fitted with a brown leather-style embossed strap.
  • Stainless steel case with fluted crown showing the Omega symbol.

Research qualifications

  • Internal movement is not visible in the provided image.
  • The auction house notes that timekeeping accuracy is untested, water resistance is not guaranteed, and the case exhibits scuffs throughout.

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

Consulted source

Omega. A stainless steel automatic wristwatch, Ref. 165.002, Seamaster, circa 1966. Movement: cal

Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record 9de11253cf

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