Omega Seamaster, Ref. 166.0204, Cal. 1010, Men’s Automatic Vintage Watch, 1979

Vertical brushing on the champagne dial sets the visual direction of this Omega Seamaster watch from 1979, reference 166.0204. Gold-plated tonneau contours, applied gold markers and baton hands with dark inlays continue its warm palette. The case measures 35 mm across and retains its original signed crown. Automatic caliber 1010 supplies a quick-set date, and a brown replacement leather strap completes the watch.

Vertical dial texture and dark hand inlays

The champagne-yellow dial has a vertically brushed finish, applied gold baton indices and a printed minute track. A framed date display at 3 sits within the same restrained layout. The surface texture gives the dial direction, contrasting with the brighter applied furniture.

The gold baton hour and minute hands carry black onyx-style inlays. These dark lines provide contrast against the champagne finish. A thin central seconds hand moves smoothly across the display.

Gold-plated tonneau case and signed crown

The tonneau case has a brushed top, a polished bezel and polished edges. Its sharp outline retains the original profile. At 35 mm across, the watch combines a compact footprint with the broader visual shape of its tonneau construction.

The original Omega-signed crown sits at 3 and remains fully functional, with smooth winding and quick date adjustment. The fitted brown leather strap is not Omega branded. It is a replacement, while the original case, dial, hands and crown remain with the watch.

Omega caliber 1010 in a late-1970s Seamaster

The automatic watch uses Swiss in-house caliber 1010, operating at a nominal 28,800 vibrations per hour. Its bidirectional winding system gathers energy from rotor movement, and the quick-set date allows the calendar to be adjusted separately. The watch has been fully serviced and regulated and is currently running accurately.

This watch from the late 1970s combines the Seamaster's practical automatic construction with the warm finish of a dress watch. The vertical dial grain, dark hand inlays and brushed-and-polished case surfaces give this example its particular character.

This used Seamaster is in excellent condition, with its original dial, hands, signed crown and case profile preserved. It is fully operational and comes with a 12-month warranty. Worldwide shipping is available.