1973 Omega Seamaster Cosmic 2000 Ref. 166.137
Why This Watch Matters
Integrated bracelets for the 70s? Groundbreaking.
The Full Story
A mainstay of the Omega brand since it first hit the catalog in 1948, the Seamaster line has taken on many forms, from a versatile, everyday timepiece to a robust diving tool. This example dates to 1973; from where the collection was roughly a decades earlier in the 1950s, we can see how Omega iterated on a theme and answered the market's demand. The watch we have here has a more substantial case than most Seamasters, a integrated bracelet, and a very sport-foward overall look.
The model name Cosmic was used by Omega on and off throughout the 20th century – most notably in the Cosmic Moonphase of the late 1940s. While you won't find any Cosmic Omegas in the brand's catalog today, examples like this 1973 Seamaster Cosmic 2000 offer a glimpse into a watch brand that was ready to try something new to meet the needs of the watch-wearing public. Does it make sense to create a unique case shape and bracelet for a time and date Seamaster? Probably not. Did Omega do exactly that? Yeah, they did.
The Fine Print
Maker: OmegaModel: Seamaster Cosmic 2000
Reference: 166.137
Year: 1973
Movement No: 37828625
Material: Stainless steel
Dimensions: 39mm diameter; 11mm thickness
Crystal: Mineral glass
Lume: Yes, tritium
Caliber: Omega, self-winding, caliber 1010
Bracelet/Strap: Omega, stainless steel, ref. 1198/195 bracelet (Aproximate max wrist size 6.25in / 159mm)
Lug Width: N/A
Box/Papers: No
What We Love And What You Should Know
Things We Love:
- Great case shape with integrated bracelet construction
- Sporty black dial
- Recent full service
Things To Know:
- Light scratches and nicks on case
- 6.25 inch max wrist size for bracelet
This Seamaster is in overall excellent, honest condition. The movement has been recently serviced. The case is strong with scratches. The case is possibly unpolished, showing the original bevels on the lugs and brushed finishing on the case sides. The top of the lugs have some scratches. The bottom of the lugs have scratches from removal and placement on the bracelet. There are scratches on the caseback from a removal attempt.
The black dial is in good condition and has developed a very light patina to the matte surface throughout. The lume on the dial is mostly full and has developed patina. The hour markers and hands have developed patina. The lume on the hands has developed patina and matches the lume on the dial well.
Original: $2,500.00
-65%$2,500.00
$875.00
Description
Why This Watch Matters
Integrated bracelets for the 70s? Groundbreaking.
The Full Story
A mainstay of the Omega brand since it first hit the catalog in 1948, the Seamaster line has taken on many forms, from a versatile, everyday timepiece to a robust diving tool. This example dates to 1973; from where the collection was roughly a decades earlier in the 1950s, we can see how Omega iterated on a theme and answered the market's demand. The watch we have here has a more substantial case than most Seamasters, a integrated bracelet, and a very sport-foward overall look.
The model name Cosmic was used by Omega on and off throughout the 20th century – most notably in the Cosmic Moonphase of the late 1940s. While you won't find any Cosmic Omegas in the brand's catalog today, examples like this 1973 Seamaster Cosmic 2000 offer a glimpse into a watch brand that was ready to try something new to meet the needs of the watch-wearing public. Does it make sense to create a unique case shape and bracelet for a time and date Seamaster? Probably not. Did Omega do exactly that? Yeah, they did.
The Fine Print
Maker: OmegaModel: Seamaster Cosmic 2000
Reference: 166.137
Year: 1973
Movement No: 37828625
Material: Stainless steel
Dimensions: 39mm diameter; 11mm thickness
Crystal: Mineral glass
Lume: Yes, tritium
Caliber: Omega, self-winding, caliber 1010
Bracelet/Strap: Omega, stainless steel, ref. 1198/195 bracelet (Aproximate max wrist size 6.25in / 159mm)
Lug Width: N/A
Box/Papers: No
What We Love And What You Should Know
Things We Love:
- Great case shape with integrated bracelet construction
- Sporty black dial
- Recent full service
Things To Know:
- Light scratches and nicks on case
- 6.25 inch max wrist size for bracelet
This Seamaster is in overall excellent, honest condition. The movement has been recently serviced. The case is strong with scratches. The case is possibly unpolished, showing the original bevels on the lugs and brushed finishing on the case sides. The top of the lugs have some scratches. The bottom of the lugs have scratches from removal and placement on the bracelet. There are scratches on the caseback from a removal attempt.
The black dial is in good condition and has developed a very light patina to the matte surface throughout. The lume on the dial is mostly full and has developed patina. The hour markers and hands have developed patina. The lume on the hands has developed patina and matches the lume on the dial well.
