THE ESSENTIALS

MAKE: OMEGA
MODEL: 166.091
YEAR: 1971
BOX/PAPERS: YES/NO
CASE DIAMETER: 41mm
CASE MATERIAL: STAINLESS STEEL
BRACELET MATERIAL: STAINLESS STEEL
MOVEMENT: AUTOMATIC

In 1969, Omega came out with the 200m range, the 300m was already established as was the 600 but there was a market for a more affordable tool watch for amateur dive enthusiasts. 

This 166.091 was produced with a Pilot line case, identical to the Flightmaster but a few mm smaller. The watch came with two dial variations, one with just Seamaster 200 and the other, like this example with the depth written underneath. The acrylic bezel was always bi directional and the hands enamelled black. Two different bracelets were offered, more commonly the watch is seen on the 1162 bullet bracelet whilst this comes on the rarer 1247 mesh. 

The remarkable thing about this watch is the fact its never been worn in its entire existence. Bought by a Greek submarine officer, he kept the watch as a gift for a future Grandchild. He ended up only having one Grandson who inherited the watch some years ago. The watch still retains some of its original film on the case and caseback as well as its original rubber dive extension, the first time we have seen one in the flesh. Its original box is also present.

The movement actually runs very well but if they buyer would like to wear the watch we are happy to facilitate a service at cost price as the oils and gaskets will need renewing.