Omega - Ref 166.091 some wrist shots.

Ref 166.091 some wrist shots.

My apologies to those this does not interest but I received a request form a fellow Purist for some wrist shots of this watch and I thought it might be easier just to post them here. Those who like this sort of thing can enjoy them and those who don’t can tune out.

The ref 166.091 I own is from 1971 came with box and instruction manual as well as the original sales receipt from a jeweler in Canada.

The thing I was asked to comment on was the watches feel on the wrist, which is quite substantial on the 22mm mesh bracelet but what is striking about it is its height (or thickness):

It does fit under shirt and jacket sleeves but occasionally the bezel catches on a tight cuff:

Please excuse those last two shots (scratched crystal etc) they were from before its trip to Bienne. I wear mine more as a jeans and t shirt kind of watch for witch it excels. I like this watch primarily due to the unusual case shape, the sword hands and the acrylic bezel with luminous markings. The dial on my example has aged beautifully to a caramel color, which is hard to capture in photos. Unfortunately the hands have gone a different, more green hue but they are original and I keep them for authenticity reasons.

Anyway I hope this helps out the member concerned and others enjoy the photos.

Regards,

Zac

This message has been edited by flightmaster71 on 2012-05-24 01:40:09

a much forgotten classic Omega Zac

By: G99 : May 24th, 2012-03:05

great pics of a great watch, seamaster 200m in pilot line case. yours is in remarkable condition. i had one which had what can only be described as 'heavy patination' these pilot line cases fit the wrist far better than you'd think they would dont they. a...

Thanks Graham.

By: flightmaster71 : May 24th, 2012-16:58

Do you still have yours? It looks like it might be a good candidate for a Bienne restoration as the bezel and dial look good and they are the key vintage components in this watch IMO. A hand set is an easy fix. Interesting the red second hand in yours, I ...

mines long gone Zac, ...

By: G99 : May 25th, 2012-01:40

mines long gone Zac, as are over 100 other great Omegas, but that was 2007 and ive built the collection back up with some other great pieces including Omegas. not many regrets as we must look forward in life. it is better to have owned and sold than ne...

Great set looks to be in great condition

By: Bill : May 24th, 2012-08:39

I was wondering if that was the same case size as the 1000 depth version? Thanks Bill

Not the same, Bill . . .

By: Dr No : May 24th, 2012-09:43

. . . the Seamaster 1000 was significantly larger, and had a curved caseback as well. A good companion for a Ploprof, no? . . .

Art is spot on, much smaller in bulk ....

By: flightmaster71 : May 24th, 2012-16:45

if not in dimentions. Being that the SM1000 is a monocoque case, it was much thicker and heavier to achieve its high technical requirements. The SM200 is a sports/recreational watch not the record setting professional watch the SM1000 is but it is a more ...

It will be a long hunt to find the omega SM1000

By: Bill : May 24th, 2012-19:02

It seems that finding an original is rather difficult as most are somehow assembled from parts. Thanks for the interesting info and the I hope to join your 70's omega bad boys. Bill

Classic watch and not too large...

By: mrsnak : May 24th, 2012-13:52

I have the same mesh on my similarly cased Flightmaster, and have never found it too large. The mesh bracelet gives the watch a bit more heft and does well to balance the weight of the case better on the wrist. Plus, I love how it tucks under the case end...

Very true mrsnak!

By: flightmaster71 : May 24th, 2012-16:33

Big but not too big. The mesh really balances it out and holds the watch in place. I used to wear my cal. 911 flightmaster on the mesh from time to time as well. Your cal. 911 is stunning by the way. Looks to be in a bit nicer condition than mine. Regards...