Vintage Omega Seamaster 166.0278 — Day-Date Steel (1982)
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Shipping from Europe — taxes and customs duties are the buyer's responsibility outside the EU
Lifetime authenticity guarantee
Serviced movement & 1 year warranty
International shipping
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Omega Seamaster automatic: a vintage steel watch
This Omega Seamaster watch is an elegant vintage automatic in steel, with a luminous silver dial. Launched in 1948, the Seamaster is one of Omega's oldest collections, renowned for its blend of robustness and elegance. Dated 1982, this dress piece looks equally at home on the wrist of a man or a woman. A Swiss-made watch, reliable and timeless, ideal for everyday wear as well as in the evening.
The silver dial highlights applied baton hour markers and the signature « Omega Seamaster Automatic ». At 3 o'clock, a day-date aperture displays the day of the week and the date, a practical complication for daily wear. Three baton hands — hours, minutes and seconds — sweep across the dial, beneath the « Swiss Made » mention. A sober, dressy dial, typical of the Seamaster of this period.
At the heart of this Omega beats the calibre 1020, an automatic manufacture movement produced by the brand during this period. Equipped with quick-set day and date, it is renowned for its robustness and reliability. Fully serviced, this proven calibre ensures precise everyday operation — a prized asset for Omega vintage enthusiasts.
With its 34.3mm case in steel, this vintage watch offers a versatile format, elegant on the wrist of a man or a woman — a true Unisex watch. The original silver dial is very well preserved; the hands show a light patina and the steel a few fine signs of wear, consistent with its age and disclosed with complete transparency. The Crystal crystal is in very good condition (9/10). It is delivered on its original steel bracelet (adjustable, extra links available on request).
Three points to note
- Vintage Omega Seamaster automatic watch, round steel case, silver day-date dial (1982).
- Omega manufacture calibre 1020, automatic quick-set day-date, fully serviced.
- Unisex watch (men and women); well-preserved dial, lightly 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: 1982
- Serial number: 469xxxxx
- Origin: Switzerland
- Gender: Men's and women's watch (Unisex)
- Movement: Automatic, Omega 1020 manufacture calibre
- Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date, day
- Case: Steel (steel case back), round shape
- Dimensions: 34.3mm (36.3mm with crown)
- Case-to-case: 39mm
- Thickness: 10mm (Crystal included)
- Lug width: 19mm
- Crown: Steel, signed Omega, original
- Dial : Silver, applied baton indexes, “Omega Seamaster Automatic” signature, day-date aperture at 3 o'clock, original
- Hands : Steel baton hands (hours, minutes, seconds), slightly patinated, original
- Crystal : Mineral, non-original, very good condition
- Bracelet : Steel, original (adjustable to ~17.5cm, extra links available on request)
- Buckle : Steel clasp, original
Condition and warranty
- Overall condition : Beautiful state of preservation. Original silver dial very well preserved; automatic movement serviced and 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
- Mechanical : Serviced automatic movement, one-year warranty
- 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. Vintage Seamaster from the 1970s and 1980s are sought after for their reliability, refined aesthetics, and connection to the brand’s history.
What is the caliber of this Omega Seamaster?
This watch is equipped with the Omega 1020 manufacture automatic caliber, produced by Omega during that period. Featuring quickset 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 process is carried out directly with Omega, via its official website.
Has the watch been serviced?
Yes. The automatic movement has been fully serviced and is covered by a one-year warranty. 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 34.3mm steel case, it is a versatile piece, elegant on the wrist of both a man and a woman. Its dress-watch shape and silver dial make it a watch that pairs equally well with formal wear and everyday attire.
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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