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Omega Seamaster 200 ST "SHOM" 166.0177 automatic 42 mm circa 1970's with Watch Certificate
Omega Seamaster 200 ST "SHOM" 166.0177 automatic 42 mm circa 1970's with Watch Certificate
Omega Seamaster 200 ST "SHOM" 166.0177 automatic 42 mm circa 1970's with Watch Certificate
Omega Seamaster 200 ST "SHOM" 166.0177 automatic 42 mm circa 1970's with Watch Certificate
Omega Seamaster 200 ST "SHOM" 166.0177 automatic 42 mm circa 1970's with Watch Certificate
Omega Seamaster 200 ST "SHOM" 166.0177 automatic 42 mm circa 1970's with Watch Certificate
Omega Seamaster 200 ST "SHOM" 166.0177 automatic 42 mm circa 1970's with Watch Certificate
Omega Seamaster 200 ST "SHOM" 166.0177 automatic 42 mm circa 1970's with Watch Certificate
Omega Seamaster 200 ST "SHOM" 166.0177 automatic 42 mm circa 1970's with Watch Certificate
Omega Seamaster 200 ST "SHOM" 166.0177 automatic 42 mm circa 1970's with Watch Certificate
Omega Seamaster 200 ST "SHOM" 166.0177 automatic 42 mm circa 1970's with Watch Certificate
Omega Seamaster 200 ST "SHOM" 166.0177 automatic 42 mm circa 1970's with Watch Certificate
Omega Seamaster 200 ST "SHOM" 166.0177 automatic 42 mm circa 1970's with Watch Certificate
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Omega Seamaster 200 ST "SHOM" 166.0177 automatic 42 mm circa 1970's with Watch Certificate

Ref. 166.0177

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This unique Omega diver is a prized piece among collectors despite its short production run. The model presented here is an original model from the 1970's

The little story

Who better than Omega to sum up the history of this very special reference 166.0177?

"In the 1960s and 1970s, Omega produced some of the finest underwater watches. While the title "Seamaster Professional" has adorned many legendary dive watches, nicknames have always been part of the brand's heritage: the Seamaster 300, the Seamaster 600 "PloProf", for "PLOngeur PROfessionnel", the Seamaster 1000, nicknamed "Grande" because of its shape and water resistance to 1,000 meters, all the way up to the Seamaster Automatic 120M "Big Blue" chronograph. While most of these models are equipped with Omega's signature oval case of the "pilot" line, one of the most illustrious members of this line has a surprisingly angular case: the Seamaster 200, nicknamed "SHOM" by collectors. Launched under the reference 166.0177, this model powered by Omega's caliber 1012 made its debut at Baselworld in 1973. In addition to its case made from a single block of Swedish steel by Piquerez, it was equipped with a black dial with high-visibility indexes, glaive hands, and was water-resistant to 200 meters, which was indicated on the dial.

Popular with divers, the model received a new nickname six years later, around 1979. The Service hydrographique et océanographique de la marine (SHOM), a French governmental institution dedicated to the study of the oceans and the publication of maritime charts, had expressed an interest in diving watches. SHOM was so competent that it was also responsible for approving the various pieces of equipment used by all French maritime entities and institutions. After studying the market, and no doubt in order to adhere to a very precise set of specifications, the SHOM contacted Omega with the aim of acquiring the Seamaster 200. The company delivered directly to the service a batch of watches to be used for its official missions. The watches were signed and engraved with the words "SHOM" on the case back to distinguish them from the classic models sold on the market at the time. Thus was born the Seamaster "SHOM".

But the popularity of the model goes even further: after its selection by the SHOM, the Seamaster 200 was also adopted by the French Navy and another batch of watches was supplied to military diving units. Like all watches approved by government institutions, they were marked "MN 79", engraved on the back. A dated and signed recognition by the French Navy that offers the Seamaster 200 a new springboard to fame."

Let's get to know each other

There are two models of Seamaster 200 "SHOM": the original one from the 1970s, produced in about 12,000 pieces, and others nicknamed "Watch&Co", assembled with Omega aftermarket parts in an effort to resemble the original. The one we are presenting today is a "real" SHOM from the 1970s!

Recognizable with its angular one-piece case made by Piquerez in Swedish steel, this 42 mm watch ticks all the boxes of the toolwatch: an ultra legible matte black dial with tritium markers, large sword hands, an acrylic diving bezel, a "Shark" mesh bracelet and a logo with diver engraved on the case back!

This watch is powered by the Omega caliber 1012, offering a fast two-way date and a 42-hour power reserve. The watch is in nice condition, with good angles, but has a scratch on the glass.

The package

This Omega in very good condition will be delivered with a LEPAGE case and its Watch Certificate Black. This watch of collection was authenticated and controlled by our watchmakers and profits as such from the guarantee Lepage Vintage 1 year.

Watch Certificate

For total transparency, this Seamaster 200 "SHOM" is accompanied by a Watch Certificate, the passport of the watch. It is a document signed by our specialists and by an independent expert recognized at the European level and cannot be forged. It takes the form of a steel card issued when the watch is purchased. This card allows access at any time to a detailed certificate with 53 control points and high definition photos taken in our watchmaking workshop.

Click here to access the Watch Certificate for this watch

A word from an Omega expert

"Beautiful Omega Seamaster 200 so-called SHOM from the 1970s. This watch is original and did not come from the Watch&Co factories. It passed through the hands of the Omega workshops, surely in the 1980s, hence its tritium which has not had time to fade. During this service, the dial, the hands and the bezel have been changed with Omega service parts. This watch remains rare, 95% of the models on the market today are reassemblies. It is loaded with history and today we can say that it is a true toolwatch."

Specifications

Brand
Omega
Reference
166.0177
Condition
Vintage
Country of manufacture
Switzerland
Warranty
1 year - Lepage Vintage
Brand Collection
Seamaster - Omega
Launch year
1974
Gender
Man
Case material
Stainless steel
Water Resistant
200 m
Diameter
42 mm
Crystal
Plexiglass
Watch movement
In house automatic movement
Movement model
Omega 1012
Power reserve
42 hours
Strap materials
Stainless steel
Buckle
Other
Name
SHOM
Case shape
Octagonal, Monobloc
Case material
Stainless steel
Finishing of the case
Brushed and polished
Water Resistant
200 m
Diameter
42 mm
Case Thickness
13 mm
Lug Width
22 mm
Weight
92 g
Case features
Engraved back, Screwed back, Fond acier inoxydable
Crown
3 o'clock, Screw-down crown, Steel
Crystal
Plexiglass
Bezel
Dive Watch Bezel, Rotatable
Bezel color
Black
Bezel / Insert material
Acrylic
Dial
Matte
Dial color
Black
Marker
Stick pointer, Tritium
Dial type
3 hands
Display
Analog, Date window
Lume
Tritium
Hands
Sword hands
Watch movement
In house automatic movement
Movement model
Omega 1012
Balance frequency
28 800 Vibrations per hour (VpH) (4 Hz)
Stones
23 rubis
Functions/complications
Date
Complications/functions
Date, Hours Minutes Seconds
Power reserve
42 hours
Strap reference
1247/237
Strap materials
Stainless steel
Strap finish
Mesh bracelet
Strap color
Steel
Lug width
22
Original box
No - Other box provided
Instructions for use
No
Warranty card
No
Original bracelet
Yes
Bracelet new condition
Very good
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Reference
215.92.46.22.01.001
Brand Collection
Seamaster - Omega
Crystal
Breaks and scratches with difficulty anti reflective treatment on both sides Sapphire crystal
Power reserve
60 hours
LEPAGE VINTAGE
Reference
215.30.44.21.01.001
Brand Collection
Seamaster - Omega
Crystal
Breaks and scratches with difficulty anti reflective treatment on both sides Domed Sapphire crystal
Power reserve
60 hours
LEPAGE VINTAGE
Reference
2262.50.00
Brand Collection
Seamaster - Omega
Crystal
Breaks and scratches with difficulty Flat Sapphire crystal
Buckle
Deployant clasp with push-buttons
LEPAGE VINTAGE
Reference
215.30.44.22.01.001
Brand Collection
Seamaster - Omega
Crystal
Breaks and scratches with difficulty anti reflective treatment on both sides Sapphire crystal
Power reserve
60 hours
LEPAGE VINTAGE
Reference
210.32.42.20.06.001
Brand Collection
Seamaster - Omega
Crystal
Breaks and scratches with difficulty anti reflective treatment on both sides Domed Sapphire crystal
Buckle
Pin buckle
LEPAGE VINTAGE
Reference
2200.50.00
Brand Collection
Seamaster - Omega
Crystal
Breaks and scratches with difficulty anti-reflective treatment Sapphire crystal
Power reserve
48 hours
LEPAGE VINTAGE
Reference
210.22.42.20.01.004
Brand Collection
Seamaster - Omega
Crystal
Breaks and scratches with difficulty anti reflective treatment on both sides Domed Sapphire crystal
Power reserve
55 hours
LEPAGE VINTAGE
Reference
212.30.44.50.01.001
Brand Collection
Seamaster - Omega
Crystal
Breaks and scratches with difficulty anti reflective treatment on both sides Domed Sapphire crystal
Power reserve
52 hours
LEPAGE VINTAGE
Reference
2253.80.00
Brand Collection
Seamaster - Omega
Crystal
Breaks and scratches with difficulty anti-reflective treatment Flat Sapphire crystal
Power reserve
44 hours
LEPAGE VINTAGE
Reference
220.12.40.20.03.001
Brand Collection
Seamaster - Omega
Crystal
Breaks and scratches with difficulty anti-reflective treatment Sapphire crystal
Power reserve
55 hours
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