1970 Omega Seamaster “Deep Blue” 166.073 Sword Hands

Up for grabs is an Omega Seamaster in steel

166.073 reference in stainless steel known as “Deep Blue”

303784XX serial number circa 1970 production

This is a full size watch about 40mm if measuring by bezel or 42mm if measuring by base of case, excluding the crown. 

Very good vintage condition piece without major dings or dents. 

Dial is original, tritium, navy blue in color with patina’d plots and hands. There is a chip in dial’s paint between 7 and 8 plots.

Crystal is original with omega logo in center. 

Caseback is in excellent condition with crisp engraving on outside and stamped 166.073 inside. 

Bezel is in excellent condition, navy blue in color, without cracks or damage. 

Caliber 565 movement is in excellent physical condition. Watch winds smoothly, runs at about -15 seconds per day with 280 amplitude. 

No box or papers. No documented service history.