Omega 17J model 752 automatic (self-winding) Seamaster wrist watch with day & date #27662527 mechanic's special watch, case #166.032/168.023, attractive rose gold flashed movement with a brushed finish and bold red ruby jewels, champagne-toned pie pan style metal dial with a speckled finish, raised gold markers with black enamel accents and a gold-trimmed aperture at 3 o'clock, date display has black numbers on a champagne background, day display has black letters on a white background, dial has some small spots of patina across the surface but no scratches or damage, bold gold steel baton style hands with pointed tips & black enamel inserts and a gold sweep second hand.
Heavy yellow gold filled (YGF) & stainless steel (SS) cushion-shaped smooth polish water-resistant case with a narrow raised bezel supporting a domed plastic crystal, heavy curved faceted extended lugs and the Omega Seahorse emblem engraved on the back, case is showing normal even wear with some small nicks & scuffs on the frame, some small spots of brass starting on the lugs and a generic replacement crown with a bit of brass starting to show from wear, measures approx. 36mm wide x 41mm lug to lug x 11mm (crystal included), padded & textured dark brown leather strap band with a yellow base metal (YBM) Timex marked buckle.
This watch is being sold AS-IS due to the non-running condition it is currently in. While the watch does want to take off running when wound, the self-winding arbor is damaged, possibly with a broken axle, and the arbor now drags on the plate when manually adjusted. Additionally, there is a worn or broken detent, so the stem will pull free from the case when attempting to put the watch into the time-adjust or quickset positions. We feel it is likely that a watchmaker could put this watch back into functioning order however we are unable to source the parts at this time. This watch would make either a good project to fix up, due to the attractive finishing options that are in decent condition, or may itself make a good spare parts watch. An impressive Omega from the late 1960s in AS-IS condition.
- Year Made: 1968-1969
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Company:
Omega
- Jewels: 1117J
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Setting/Movement Type:
self-wind (automatic)
- Model/Grade: 752 automatic Seamaster
- Serial #: 27662527
- Movement Finish: rose gold-flashed
- Movement Details: day display, date display
- Dial Material:
metal
- Dial Color: champagne
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Dial Details:
pie pan design
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Hand Style:
baton - heavy, sweep second hand
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Case Style:
cushion-shaped
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Case Material:
Gold Filled - Yellow, Metal - Stainless Steel
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Case Details:
water resistant (WR), Seamaster engraving
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Case Width, without crown:
36mm (1.42 inches)
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Case Length, lug to lug:
41mm (1.61 inches)
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Case Thickness:
11mm (0.43 inches)
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Interior Lug Width:
19mm
(3/4")
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Band Size:
8in. to 8.99in.
(measurement range includes watch length & band)
- Band Material: leather strap
- Crystal Material: plastic
- Country of Origin: Switzerland
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Condition:
As-Is
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Gender:
Gentlemen's
This watch is in our Mechanic's Special section because we consider it to have serious cosmetic or mechanical problems that are currently cost prohibitive to repair in-house, but the watch itself is of a high enough quality that it may be of interest as a repair project for some of our customers. Please read the Full Description, where we attempt to note the specific flaws or problems with the watch. In many cases, these problems do result in the watch not running, winding, or setting properly as is.
With that in mind, we do NOT offer our standard 30-day return on any Mechanic's Special items.
On these items, all sales are AS IS and FINAL.
Unlike modern quartz watches, most vintage watches need daily winding in order to keep the watch functioning for timekeeping. Additionally, there are a number of different ways to set the time other than simply pulling the crown away from the watch body. We are happy to provide an overview of each of the different setting types on our
"How To Use" page, where we also provide information on proper winding techniques for each style and some suggestions for the proper long term care and storage of your watch.
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