{"product_id":"montre-omega-seamaster-cosmic-166-023-cadran-gris-1967","title":"Vintage Omega Seamaster Cosmic 166.023 — Grey Dial (1967) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe automatic elegance of a 1960s Seamaster\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eOmega Seamaster Cosmic\u003c\/strong\u003e from 1967 embodies the golden age of Omega watchmaking, when the brand offered robust and accessible dress watches, powered by exceptional in-house movements. Its \u003cstrong\u003esunburst grey dial\u003c\/strong\u003e captures the light in a subtle gradient, enhanced by applied indexes and Arabic numerals on the rehaut, with a date window at 3 o'clock. A sober and timeless dress watch, with a typically vintage charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSeamaster\u003c\/strong\u003e is the oldest line still produced by Omega: launched in 1948 for the brand's centenary, it made water resistance its signature. The \u003cstrong\u003eCosmic\u003c\/strong\u003e sub-family, introduced in 1966, showed that the Seamaster could be much more than a simple diving watch — an elegant automatic for everyday wear. Its \u003cstrong\u003emonocoque\u003c\/strong\u003e case (a single-piece case, known as an “Unishell”) makes it particularly resistant to water and dust; on the caseback appears the famous seahorse, the emblem of the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is powered by the \u003cstrong\u003eOmega 565 caliber\u003c\/strong\u003e, an in-house automatic movement with 24 jewels, equipped with a stop-seconds function, quickset date, and an approximate 50-hour power reserve. Renowned for its reliability and precision, it is one of the most appreciated calibers from Omega's 1960s production. Our example has been \u003cstrong\u003eserviced by our watchmakers\u003c\/strong\u003e and is running perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounted on its \u003cstrong\u003eOmega rice-grain bracelet\u003c\/strong\u003e (ref. 513) in steel, with Buckle original Omega folding clasp, this piece will appeal to the vintage watch enthusiast seeking an authentic Omega, in Unisex format and with a strong character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree points to note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOmega 565 in-house automatic caliber, serviced, with quickset date and stop-seconds function.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase monocoque steel “Unishell” case and original Omega rice-grain bracelet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal grey dial showing oxidation marks linked to age (see condition and photos) — the charm of an authentic, unaltered piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca title=\"Vintage Omega Watches\" href=\"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/collections\/montres-omega-vintage\"\u003eSee our other vintage Omega watches →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e | \u003cem\u003e\u003ca title=\"Vintage Omega Seamaster Watches\" href=\"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/collections\/montres-omega-seamaster-vintage\"\u003eSee all our vintage Omega Seamaster watches →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omega\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seamaster Cosmic, grey dial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 166.023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1967\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 252xxxxx (communicated to the buyer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Switzerland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men's and women's watch (Unisex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatic, Omega 565 caliber (24 jewels)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, center seconds, date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monocoque steel, round shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33mm (36mm with crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.7mm (Crystal included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed Omega, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Gris sunburst, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel (type baton), original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unsigned Plexiglas (condition 9\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omega rice-grain steel bracelet (ref. 513), original (adjustable, length 17.5 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omega steel folding Buckle (ref. 1037), original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition and warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good overall condition for a piece of this age. Steel Case in good condition, original Omega bracelet. The dial shows signs of oxidation and slight pitting around the perimeter, visible in the photos — authentic traces of age, with no impact on function.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not guaranteed (vintage watch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serviced automatic movement, one-year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice, protective case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box and papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Omega Seamaster Cosmic?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Seamaster Cosmic is a line produced by Omega from 1966, within the Seamaster collection (Omega's oldest lineage, born in 1948). Elegant and accessible, it proved that the Seamaster could be an everyday dress watch and no longer only a dive watch. Its one-piece case and hippocampus logo on the caseback remain hallmarks of the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Omega 565 caliber?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 565 is an Omega in-house automatic movement from the 1960s, with 24 jewels, beating at 19,800 vibrations per hour, equipped with hacking seconds, quick-set date and approximately 50 hours of power reserve. Recognized for its precision and robustness, it is one of the most appreciated calibers among Omega collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a one-piece case?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn this Cosmic, the case is made from a single piece (known as an « Unishell » or monocoque): it has no separate screw-down caseback, which improves resistance to water and dust. The movement is housed and removed from the front, after the Crystal is removed — a technical feature typical of certain Omega models of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan one obtain an Omega archive extract for this watch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Omega offers an official archive extract service which, using the serial number, confirms the production date and original characteristics of the watch. Do not hesitate to contact us so we can assist you with the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this watch suitable for a man or a woman?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith its 33 mm case (excluding the crown), it is a Unisex-sized piece, elegant on the wrist of both a man and a woman. Its classic proportions and sunburst grey dial make it an ideal dress watch for formal wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Omega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54034312921425,"sku":"25289517 cal.565 166.023","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/VD_02440-2.jpg?v=1781177664","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/vintage-omega-seamaster-cosmic-166-023-grey-dial-1967","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}