Omega only ever produced 3,000 total examples of the caliber 560. It was a 17 jewel version offering in the famous 550 series. The 550 series is one of the finest mass-produced movements ever made.
These 560 movements were split across nine models made just for the U.S. market to avoid higher tariffs, making each in effect a small or "limited edition."
It is in honest original condition with a fabulous tropical dial. It is all-original - only the crystal has ever been replaced.
Its dial is original and untouched. It has warmed to a tropical sepia tone, giving it a true vintage look. Its case has never been polished so it retains very strong lines. This is a purists watch. It has light scratches and wear that could be removed through polishing if desired.
One of our Master Watchmakers has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $595 value).
It is running extremely strong and true, keeping time like a brand new Omega in our testing recording position.
For the finishing touch, to complete the vintage look, we have equipped it with a brand new vintage style distressed leather strap with aftermarket Omega style buckle making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
Included with the purchase is a one-year international warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.
Note: Published examples of similar watches can be found in Marco Richon's work Omega: A Journey Through Time, 2007, pg. 403.
For further reading on the caliber 560 visit our friend Desmond Guilfoyle's .
To view the watch's page on the Omega Vintage Database .
- Manufacturer: Omega
- Country of origin: Switzerland
- Year built: c. 1960's
- Model: Seamaster
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Date, Sweep Seconds
- Designed for: Men
- Case material: Stainless steel
- Case markings (outside): Seamaster with hypocampus emblem
- Case condition: Honest original condition with light scratches and wear throughout. It has never been polished so it retains very strong lines. A polishing could make it presents as scratch-free.
- Dimensions: 34.5mm wide (excluding crown), 40mm long lug tip-to-tip
- Dial: Silver, applied faceted steel baton indices with luminous dots, aperture for the date, original, toned to an awesome tropical sepia
- Hands: Original, steel luminous batons
- Movement type: Cal. 560, copper colored, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring
- Jewels: 17 rubies
- Beat frequency: 19,800 BPH
- Band: Vintage style distressed strap with aftermarket Omega style logo, brand new and unused. We also stock lizard and a variety of other straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested.
- Width between lugs: 18mm
- Crystal type: Armoured hesalite, signed with Omega logo, of unknown origin, mint condition
- Serviced: One of our Master Watchmakers has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, reassembling, and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $595 value).
- Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running extremely strong and true, keeping time like a brand new Omega in our testing recording position. 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.
- Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email [email protected] for details.
- Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
- Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
