With the prized 17 jewel calibre 1342 quartz movement, this is a more affordable Seamaster in nice condition.  Model reference 196.0106.

HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?

From the serial number on the movement we can accurately date this watch to being made in 1979.

CONDITION

As we have mentioned the movement already, let’s start there.  The calibre 1342 is often considered over engineered – while most makers were making cheaper quartz movements, Omega tried to make the best.  So you get 17 jewels, an independently set hour hand (ideal for travel across time zones), and the movement was deemed so accurate that to adjust the minutes or seconds you need to press in the button which is set into the crown.  We demonstrate this on the video.  We will install a brand new battery before sending the watch out to the new owner, along with the correct battery spacer to allow easy battery changes in future as the original battery size is no longer available.  The silver dial is very clean, and so are the hands.  The case is likewise very nice, and a good wearable size.  The acrylic glass has a small scratch in the centre noticeable in the photos that we will polish out.  The fabric strap is new, and could be swapped for a different colour or material if preferred – if you have a bigger wrist this will need to be swapped too as it is quite short.  The watch is signed on the dial, case, crystal and movement.

This watch will be supplied with our branded presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.

Please see the HD video for more detail.  All photos and videos are part of the description and are of the actual watch unless mentioned.  We do not photoshop any pictures, and the images are copyright of birthyearwatches.com and should not be used without permission.

​SIZE

Width with crown  37.7 mm

Width without crown  35.7 mm

Between lugs  19 mm

Lug to lug length  41.4 mm

Case Thickness  10.1 mm

All sizes are approximate.  The watch is photographed on a wrist of 190mm/7.5 inches.

Included with this watch is a 3 month guarantee and free delivery to UK addresses.  If you live outside the UK we can still deliver to most countries.  Please see our Worldwide Shipping information, or Contact Us.   Payment can be made by most credit or debit cards, bank transfer or PayPal.

From 1st September 2021 we will be planting a tree for every watch we sell, working with the International Tree Foundation (Est 1922) to make this business positive on carbon.  By buying anything pre owned you are effectively reusing what already exists, but this takes it further and makes us feel good.

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