Omega Day Date 166.0209

     One of the aspects that I enjoy about vintage watches is the milestones they often times symbolize. It was commonplace for a gentleman or lady to commemorate an achievement or life event with a purchase of a luxury item like a nice timepiece. Businesses also practiced in similar fashion. It wasn't uncommon for a corporation to gift a watch to loyal employee following completion of prespecified years of employment. Unfortunately, these practices are long gone nowadays but speak to me personally. Its part of what makes vintage watches so interesting. These stories harken back to a time where watches meant something. There was a story behind them. Those stories coupled with the difference in how each example would age overtime make them unique. Distinctly separate from the same mass produced modern models that we see today. In a world where everything is the same, having a unique watch on your wrist speaks to me personally. 

ABOUT THIS WATCH: 

MANUFACTURER: Omega

MODEL: Day Date

REFERENCE:  166.0209

SERIAL: 402xxxxx

YEAR: 1977

CASE: The stainless steel 34mm case is unpolished.  The facets on each of the four lugs can still be discerned. The case presents with even wear throughout commensurate for its age. It has an engraving on the caseback that reads "Kenneth K. Harding" - presumably the original owner of the watch. The case is completed by its original crown.

DIAL: A beautiful original silver linen dial. The dial appears to be free of any staining, scratches, blemishes or otherwise imperfections. .It features a day/date complication at the 3 o'clock position. There is additional text on the dial at 9 o'clock that reads "200 club." It is presumed that this additional text is resultant of a company commissioning omega to make a watch to commemorate some type of work milestone. 

MOVEMENT:  Omega automatic caliber 1020.  Automatic self winding. Service history is unknown. The watch winds, sets and runs. The watch was placed on a timegrapher which illustrated that the watch is losing 7 seconds per day with a healthy amplitude of 252. The watch can be serviced for $300 plus any parts if needed at which point it will come with a 1 year warranty. 

BRACELET:  Comes on genuine leather strap. 

ACCESSORIES: watch only. 

BOX/PAPERS: No

WARRANTY: None unless serviced first. 

BANK WIRE PRICE: $800