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Omega Seamaster Ref. 166010 62

Partially verified

This Omega Seamaster, reference 166010 62, is an automatic dress watch in an 18k rose-gold case, produced circa 1962. It is distinguished by a special-order dial featuring the portrait of Sheikh Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, the former Emir of Bahrain, positioned at the 12 o'clock index. The dial includes diamond-set markers and is non-luminous, paired with simple gold hands. The case exhibits thick lugs and a screw-down caseback embossed with the Seamaster Hippocampus emblem. The watch is powered by an automatic Omega calibre 562 movement from the 500-series family. It is presented on an Omega leather strap with an 18k yellow-gold pin buckle. The watch was serviced by the vendor. This timepiece represents a series of presentation watches commissioned for use as official gifts in the Gulf region.

Front view of the Omega Seamaster featuring the portrait of Sheikh Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa at the 12 o'clock position.
Front view of the Omega Seamaster featuring the portrait of Sheikh Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa at the 12 o'clock position. — Bulang & Sons. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.bulangandsons.com
Category
Wristwatch · Automatic dress watch
Maker / attribution
Omega
Reference
166010 62
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
1962
Source-reported place
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
2002xxxxx

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

The watch is housed in a 34mm case crafted from 18k rose gold, characterized by its thick, tapered lugs and a winding crown positioned at the 3 o'clock mark. The screw-down caseback is stamped with the signature Seamaster Hippocampus relief, identifying its lineage within the collection. The crown is identified as a replacement fitted during a previous service interval.

The dial is the primary identifying feature, finished without luminous material to maintain a refined appearance. It incorporates the portrait of Sheikh Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, occupying the space usually reserved for the brand logo. To complement the portrait, the even-numbered hour markers are set with diamonds, providing a decorative finish to the face of the watch.

Evidence for this section
  • “18k rose-gold Seamaster features a lovely case with thick, elegant lugs”
  • “screw-down caseback carrying the distinctive Seamaster Hippocampus”
  • “The dial is entirely non-luminous”
  • “The even-numbered hour markers are also specially treated, with diamond-set markers”

Movement

The timepiece is driven by the Omega calibre 562, an automatic movement belonging to the brand's 500-series mechanical family. This caliber is well-known for its performance in mid-century Omega models, providing the necessary movement for a three-hand watch with a date aperture.

According to the specifications, the movement bears the serial number 2002xxxxx, which corresponds to a production year of 1962. The vendor reports that the movement has undergone a full mechanical service to ensure operational readiness.

Evidence for this section
  • “Inside beats Omega’s automatic calibre 562”
  • “Movement serial 2002xxxxx dating to 1962”
  • “The movement has been fully serviced by our watchmaker”

Provenance

This watch is identified as part of a limited series of Seamaster models produced as presentation pieces. These items were commissioned for members of governments or royal families in the Gulf region to commemorate milestones or serve as diplomatic gifts.

The portrait featured on the dial is that of Sheikh Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, the former Emir of Bahrain.

Evidence for this section
  • “Special-order Omega watches were sometimes commissioned as presentation pieces”
  • “featuring the portrait of Sheikh Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, the former Emir of Bahrain”

Open research questions

  • Was this specific portrait dial design exclusively used for Omega Seamaster models?
  • Are there archival records detailing the total number of presentation watches commissioned by the Emir of Bahrain from Omega in 1962?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Omega Seamaster Ref. 166010 62
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Reference166010 62“Reference 166010 62”
Material18k rose gold“18k rose-gold”
MovementOmega Calibre 562“Omega’s automatic calibre 562”
Date1962“dating to 1962”
MakerOmega“Vendor: Omega”
FeaturesDiamond markers and royal portrait“featuring the portrait of Sheikh Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa”
ProvenancePresentation piece for Bahrain“produced as prestigious gifts and presentation pieces”

Visible details

  • Portrait at 12 o'clock position
  • Diamond-set indices
  • Screw-down caseback with Hippocampus emblem
  • Automatic date movement

Research qualifications

  • Originality of the crown is not guaranteed as the source notes it was replaced during a past service
  • Exact production size of the series is unverified

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

Consulted source

Omega Seamaster Dresswatch in 18k Rose Gold Diamond Markers for Sheikh Bin Salman of Bahrein ref. 166010 62

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 26af383ce1

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