Vintage OMEGA
Seamaster Chronograph (Ref. 145.016-68)
$2995.00$2150.00
This is a vintage OMEGA Seamaster chronograph from the late 1960s, featuring the historically significant Calibre 861, which is the same movement used in the iconic Speedmasters of that era.
Key Features and Specifications
This specific pre-owned model is from Circa 1968 and is categorized as being in Vintage condition.
Price: $2,995 (Cash/Wire Transfer Price)
Model Name: Vintage Seamaster Chronograph
Reference Number: 145.016-68
Year: Circa 1968
Condition: Vintage
Box & Papers: Bob's Presentation Box (Original papers are not included, but it comes with Omega service paperwork for a $2051 service).
Detail | Specification |
Case Material | Stainless Steel |
Case Size | 38 mm |
Crystal | Acrylic (Signed with the Omega symbol) |
Caseback | Solid (Clearly visible hippocampus engraving) |
Dial | Black with white tachymeter scale; Crisp white sub-dials with radial numerals; Orange central seconds hand; Tritium lume. |
Bracelet/Strap | Stainless Steel Bracelet (A later replacement) |
Movement | Calibre 861 |
Type | Manual-Winding Chronograph |
Vintage Condition Details
The watch is in overall good, attractive vintage condition. Specific condition notes include:
The case shows some scratches and normal signs of wear.
The dial has some light patina in the center and dark patina around the edge.
The crown, pushers, and hands are all service replacements.
The bracelet is a later replacement (Ref 110.12 with No. 311 end links).
The sale includes Omega service paperwork (without a matching serial number but with the correct reference number) detailing a refurbishment that replaced the dial, hands, crown, pushers, and crystal.
Summary of All Reviewed OMEGA Watches
Here is an updated summary of the seven OMEGA models we have reviewed:
Model Name (Reference) | Year/Era | Case Size (mm) | Case Material | Dial Color/Type | Movement Type | Price (Cash/Wire) |
Vintage Seamaster Chrono (145.016-68) | Circa 1968 | 38 | Stainless Steel | Black w/ White Sub-Dials | Manual Calibre 861 | $2,995 |
Speedmaster Moonwatch (Platinum 311.93.42.30.99.001) | 2020 | 42 | Platinum | Black Onyx w/ Lunar Meteorite Subdials | Manual Calibre 321 | $42,995 |
Speedmaster Two Counters (311.90.44.51.03.001) | 2015 | 45 | Titanium | Lacquered Blue | Automatic Calibre 9300 (Co-Axial) | $7,595 |
Speedmaster '57 Co-Axial (332.10.41.51.10.001) | N/A | 40.5 | Stainless Steel | Green PVD | Manual Calibre 9906 (Master Chronometer) | $7,495 |
Seamaster Diver 300M (210.32.42.20.04.001) | N/A | 42 | Stainless Steel | White Wave Ceramic | Automatic Calibre 8800 (Master Chronometer) | $4,995 |
Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M (Summer Blue 220.12.41.21.03.008) | N/A | 41 | Stainless Steel | Summer Blue Gradient Teak | Automatic Calibre 8900 (Master Chronometer) | $6,495 |
Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M (Blue Teak 220.10.41.21.03.001) | 2023 | 41 | Stainless Steel | Blue Teak Pattern | Automatic Calibre 8900 (Master Chronometer) | Inquire Now |