Cushion-style---Vintage Omega Seamaster

This Omega is really a Seamaster 120 reference 166.0073 from 1970. The “120” within the model designation denoted a 120 meter water proofing. The Seamaster 120 is operated by an in-house Omega 565 24-jewel automatic quality and is called an very robust workhorse. It had been utilized in the famous Seamaster 300’s from the era in addition to a number of other pieces. It may be hands wound too.

It provides a quick set date change way in which was novel in my experience after i got it. Basically, it’s a pump-like system that changes the date once the screw-lower crown is drawn out yet another detent from the moment altering setting. The consumer works the crown out and in about this last detent to carry on to forward the date. It feels flimsy however in talking to my watch manufacturing company, it’s really quite robust provided that certain doesn’t pull way too hard.

What came me towards the piece is its familial likeness towards the classic Seamaster 300’s from the mid to late 1960’s. The applied Omega symbol, Bakelite bi-directional bezel, tritium markers, and sword hands all bear greater than a passing resemblance to such famous models because the Seamaster 300 165/166.024.

One notable difference about this piece in the 300 is its faceted, baton-formed metal hour markers. It can make for any busy dial when searching in internet marketing in a few lights, but at other angles, the markers are moderate. Another large difference about this Seamaster 120 in comparison to the 300 may be the ~41mm cushion-style situation. In my experience, it provides a situation design that begins to hint in the large, bulky cases in the future from Omega along with other makes within the 1970’s. However, using its lightly curved lugs, still it maintains a lightness that provides a purposeful, yet classic look.

When searching for this piece, things I found interesting is the fact that while there's enough detailed information online of all vintage Seamasters, little are available around the Seamaster 120 166.0073. What I've discovered is it has acquired the nickname from the “deep blue” because of its blue-black dial. To tell the truth, I see only black about this dial but maybe it's aged or even the domed Hesalite very is changing my view. 

Obviously, I've also read countering perspectives proclaiming that this model is made both in black and blue versions. Another bit of information that frequently pops up is this fact model would be a typical government problem towards the IDF, or even the Israeli Defense Pressure.