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1970 OMEGA DYNAMIC Vintage Mens Cal. 565 Watch with Racing Dial - Stainless Steel
Gorgeous Restored Condition - Interesting & Distinctive - 1 Year Warranty
Created in 1967 by Omega's sales director Robert Forster, the Dynamic is a wonderful example of a true retro style. The clean and functional watch, a considerable success for Omega, possessed a number of designed elements that made it stand out:
* An ellipse shape with recessed crown determined to be the best geometric shape for the wrist, determined after extensive study
* Easy to read dial with "time zone" sections. The dial on this example is done in a racing style design with 1/5 second markings for precision timing for racing, aviation, or other professional uses.
* Unicoc case with hermetically sealed crystal water-resistant to a depth of 30m.
* Available with a stainless steel bracelet or easily interchangeable water-resistant Cor-fam straps
According to an Omega advertisement at the time, "The shape of the Omega Dynamic was determined by the anatomy of your wrist; its dial by the workings of your eyes; it strap by the physiology of your skin."
We are pleased to offer this first generation Dynamic. The first generation of the watch lasted from 1968 until 1970. We love its racing style dial!
As one of the early Dynamics, before Omega switched to using the 1000 series movements for the line, it is powered by Omega's high-grade caliber 565.
Omega's top-tier caliber 565 movement, one of the last superior 500's series movements used before Omega began trying to reduce their costs, was the top-tier offering of the 500 series. It has 24 jewels and a quick-setting date and is arguably the finest mass-produced automatic movement from era.
It has all of its original Omega parts down to its original signed crystal and has just finished a true expertly done restoration. Its condition presents as about a 9.8 or better out of 10. It has one of the nicest condition cases of any we've ever offered.
Its steel case presents as gorgeous mint. Unlike most where the markings on the back have lightened, its original markings are perfectly intact.
Its original Omega dial has been meticulously custom refinished with a matte black and red motif - its printing could pass as Omega factory done to the naked eye. And its fine Omega automatic has just been overhauled by a Master Watchmaker.
After more than half a century, it continues to run very strong and true, keeping time on par with a brand new Omega in our testing recording position.
For the finishing touch, a complementary aftermarket red leather strap with aftermarket Omega style buckle has been installed making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
A more than fifty-year old Dynamic that presents like new on the wrist!
Please note: An example of this watch resides in the Omega museum, and a published example can be found in Marco Richon's work Omega: A Journey Through Time, 2007, pg. 483.
Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.
Detailed Appraisal:
Manufacturer: Omega
Country of origin: Switzerland
Serial no.: 33,530,053
Year built: c. 1970
Model: Dynamic, ref. 166.039
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds, Automatic, Quick-Setting (push - pull) Date
Designed for: Men
Case material: Stainless steel
Case condition: Its steel case presents as gorgeous mint. Unlike most where the markings on the back have lightened, its original markings are perfectly intact.
Case markings (outside): Tool 107, Waterproof
Dimensions: 41mm diameter (excluding crown) by 36mm long lug tip to tip
Dial: Signed Omega, matte black, outer red minutes and seconds chapters, 1/5 second markings, original Omega dial meticulously custom refinished - presents as mint
Hands: Original, steel whitened and blackened luminous batons, original orange seconds
Movement type: Signed Omega, Cal. 565, copper colored, self-winding, 24 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator
Beat frequency: 19,800 BPH
Band: Brand new aftermarket red leather strap with aftermarket Omega style buckle
Crystal: Acrylic, signed Omega, presents as mint to the naked eye
Serviced: Yes, overhauled by a Master Watchmaker making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. After more than half a century, it continues to run very strong and true, keeping time on par with a brand new Omega in our testing recording position.
Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please message us for details.
Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.
Box/Papers: BOX - Watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
SKU 10558
