Omega
*Unpolished* 1973 Omega Seamaster Chronograph (Ref. 176.007) Cal. 1040
The Speedmaster might be the watch that made Omega a household name (and took it to the moon), but the Seamaster has been around quite a bit longer and has its own incredible legacy worth talking about.
First released in 1948 in celebration of Omega’s centennial anniversary, the Seamaster became a worldwide success and was the brand’s top seller for decades. Today, it’s the longest-running name in the Omega catalog and still holds a special place in plenty of collectors’ hearts.
This Seamaster chronograph perfectly fuses '70s style and Omega's watchmaking excellence, the latter of which is evidenced in large part by this watch's heartbeat – the Omega cal. 1040. While starting life as a Lemania 1340 movement, Omega made the cal. 1040 their own by bumping the jewel count from 17 to 22 and adding a 24-hour indicator inside the running seconds sub-dial.
| Stock # | OSM176007-3 | |
| Brand | Omega | |
| Style | Seamaster | |
| Model | 176.007 | |
| Serial | 36XXXXXX | |
| Size | Men's | |
| Material | Stainless Steel | |
| Dial | Blue | |
| Millimeters | 38 | |
| Bracelet | Omega Stainless Steel Bracelet |
CASE & BRACELET
The robust tonneau-style case is in exceptional original condition with its factory sunburst finishing remaining crisp and fully intact. The case exhibits gentle signs of use and is believed to remain unpolished throughout. The Omega signed crown and pump-pushers remain original to the watch. The case back boasts extremely crisp finishing and retains its original factory "Seamaster" markings. The original Omega stainless steel bracelet retains 22 links that show light stretch and will fit up to a 7 1/2-inch wrist.
DIAL & HANDS
The deep blue sunburst dial is beautifully executed and this example is in virtually perfect condition apart from a few nomimal spots of age in the 6 o'clock sub-register. The Arabic numeral printed markers are an elegant detail that add a excellent dimension the presence of the dial. The outer tachymetre scale is also remarkably clean and remains bright white in coloration. The tritium lume plots have aged to a handsome golden patina and no degradation in present under U.V. light inspection. All of the hands, including the sub-register hands are original to the watch, the orange "airplane" is the mintues recorder for the chronogaph function and creates a vivid contrast with the dial. The tritium lume has aged a shade darker in the hour and minute hands, under U.V. light inspection the lume exhibits no degradation.
ACCESSORIES
None. The watch was recently serviced and is keeping time perfectly, backed by a 1-year warranty.