Omega Watch Seamaster 166.0278 — Day-Date Steel (1976)
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Lifetime authenticity guarantee
Serviced movement & 1 year warranty
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Omega Seamaster automatic: a vintage steel watch
This Omega Seamaster watch is an elegant vintage automatic steel watch, with a luminous silver dial. Launched in 1948, the Seamaster is one of Omega's oldest collections, renowned for its balance of robustness and elegance. Dated 1976, this dress piece can be worn equally on a man's or a woman's wrist. A Swiss manufacture watch, reliable and timeless, ideal for everyday wear as well as evening occasions.
The silver dial, with its fine linen texture, highlights applied baton markers and the signature “Omega Seamaster Automatic”. At 3 o'clock, a day-date window displays the day of the week and the date, a practical complication for daily use. Three baton hands — hour, minute and seconds — sweep across the dial, beneath the mention “Swiss Made”. A sober, elegant dial, typical of Seamaster from the 1970s.
At the heart of this Omega beats caliber 1020, an automatic manufacture movement produced by the brand in the 1970s. Equipped with quickset day and date, it is renowned for its robustness and reliability. Fully serviced, this proven caliber ensures precise daily operation — an asset appreciated by lovers of vintage Omega.
With its 34.3mm case in steel, this vintage watch offers a versatile format, elegant on the wrist of both men and women — a true Unisex watch. The original silver dial is very well preserved; the hands show a slight patina and the steel some fine signs of wear, consistent with its age and disclosed with full transparency. The Crystal crystal is in very good condition (9/10). It is delivered on its original steel bracelet (adjustable, additional links available on request).
Three points to note
- Vintage Omega Seamaster automatic watch, round steel case, silver day-date dial (1976).
- Omega 1020 manufacture caliber, quickset automatic day-date, fully serviced.
- Unisex watch (men and women); well-preserved dial, slightly patinated hands, on original steel bracelet.
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Technical specifications
- Brand: Omega
- Model: Seamaster Automatic Day-Date
- Reference: ST 166.0278
- Estimated year: 1976
- Serial number: 46996803
- Origin: Switzerland
- Gender: Men's and women's watch (Unisex)
- Movement: Automatic, Omega 1020 manufacture caliber
- Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date, day
- Case: Steel (steel caseback), round shape
- Dimensions: 34.3mm wide (36.3mm with the crown)
- Lug to lug: 39mm
- Thickness: 10mm (Crystal included)
- Lug width: 19mm
- Crown: Steel, signed Omega, original
- Dial: Argent, with a “linen” finish, applied baton indices, “Omega Seamaster Automatic” signature, day-date window at 3 o’clock, original
- Hands: Steel baton hands (hours, minutes, seconds hand), lightly patinated, original
- Crystal: New mineral crystal, very good condition
- Bracelet: Steel, original (adjustable ~17.5 cm, additional links available on request)
- Buckle: Steel clasp, original
Condition and warranty
- Overall condition: Beautiful condition of preservation. Original silver dial is very well preserved; automatic movement has been serviced and is functional. The steel shows a few fine signs of wear and the hands a slight patina, consistent with the age of the piece.
- Water resistance: Not guaranteed (vintage watch)
- Authenticity: Lifetime guarantee
- Movement: Serviced automatic movement, guaranteed for 1 year
- Included: Atelier Victor invoice, protective case
- Not included: Original box and papers
Frequently asked questions
What is the Omega Seamaster line?
Launched in 1948, the Seamaster is one of the oldest collections still produced by Omega. Designed to combine robustness and elegance, it includes both diving watches and dress models such as this one. Seamaster vintage pieces from the 1970s are sought after for their reliability, refined aesthetics, and link to the brand’s history.
What is the caliber of this Omega Seamaster?
This watch is equipped with Omega’s in-house automatic caliber 1020, produced in the 1970s. Featuring a quick-set day and date, it is renowned for its robustness and precision. Fully serviced, this proven caliber ensures reliable everyday performance.
Can an Omega archive extract be obtained for this watch?
Yes. Omega offers an official archive extract service which, based on the serial number, confirms the production date and original configuration of the watch. This request is made directly through Omega on its official website.
Has the watch been serviced?
Yes. The automatic movement has been fully serviced and is guaranteed for 1 year. As with any vintage watch, periodic maintenance by a qualified watchmaker remains recommended to preserve its long-term proper functioning.
Is this watch suitable for a man or a woman?
With its 34.3 mm steel case, it is a versatile piece, elegant on the wrist of both a man and a woman. Its dressy shape and silver dial make it a watch that pairs just as well with formal attire as with everyday wear.
Mechanical warranty — 1 year
Each watch is inspected by our watchmakers before shipping. In case of a mechanism malfunction during the first year, we cover the repair.
Authenticity warranty — lifetime
If a watch turns out to be non-authentic, we will take it back and refund you in full. Without time limit.
What is not covered
- Exposure to water or humidity
- Shocks, impacts, or vibrations
- Consumable parts (strap, Crystal, crown, pushers)
- Battery replacement (quartz movements)
- Opening or disassembly of the watch by a third party
- Improper use
The accuracy of vintage watches varies according to the model, movement, and year of production. A request for accuracy improvement deemed within acceptable tolerances cannot be covered by the warranty.
Shipping fees
After-sales service is free. Shipping fees outside the United Arab Emirates remain the responsibility of the customer.
Authentication Process
Each watch is examined by our partner watchmakers before being offered for sale: verification of authenticity, checking the conformity of the components, identification of any modification or replacement of original parts.
If any element has been replaced during the life of the watch (dial, hands, crown, Crystal, strap), we systematically indicate it in the product sheet. You buy knowing the exact history of your piece.
Certificate of Authenticity
Your Atelier Victor invoice serves as a certificate of authenticity: it attests to the origin and conformity of the piece, and is covered by our lifetime authenticity guarantee — if a piece sold by Atelier Victor were found to be non-authentic, it would be fully refunded, with no time limit.
We accept several payment methods:
- Bank card (Visa, Mastercard — American Express not accepted)
- Bank transfer (AED, EUR, USD)
- Cryptocurrency (USDT, USDC)
- PayPal
Other currencies accepted upon request. Exchange fees of approximately 3% may apply.
A 3% discount is granted for any payment by bank transfer starting from €1,000.
Does the strap not suit you? Add the strap of your choice to your order: we will fit it to your watch before shipment, at no fitting charge.
International Shipping
Shipped within 48 to 72 business hours by DHL Express or an equivalent carrier depending on the destination. Delivery in 2 to 6 business days. Each shipment is insured and delivered against signature.
- Free delivery from €1,000 of purchase, as well as on the Jewelry Atelier Victor
- Tracking number sent as soon as the shipment is dispatched
- For certain destinations, delivery may be made to a secure collection point in order to guarantee the integrity of the shipment
Pickup in Dubai
Hand delivery by appointment in Downtown, Dubai. Make an appointment.
Taxes and Customs
The shipping origin is indicated on each product sheet. If the delivery country differs from the shipping country, customs duties and taxes may apply upon receipt, at the buyer's expense. In exceptional situations, customs checks may extend the delivery time, regardless of our wishes and those of the carrier.
For full details, please consult our shipping policy.
FINAL SALES
All sales are final: no return, exchange, or cancellation is accepted after order confirmation. Each piece is authenticated, inspected, and described in detail before being offered for sale.
BEFORE PURCHASE
Our advisors remain at your disposal for any questions and can send you additional photographs or videos upon simple request, by email or on WhatsApp.
NON-CONFORMING ITEM
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For full details, please consult our return policy.
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