Omega Genève Admiralty Anchor Ref. 166.054
Year: 1970.
Movement: Omega automatic 565 movement.
Case: Brushed 35mm steel case.
Dial: Clean Silver dial with tritium hands and markers. Orange Anchor located at 6. Dial condition is very good unlike some market competitors which show common signs of fading.
Crown: Original Omega crown.
Crystal: Engraved Omega Acrylic.
Strap: Brown leather strap.
This watch is sold as watch only, which is typical for vintage timepieces. We place greater value on condition, originality, and overall integrity than on whether a box or papers happen to be present. Many vintage watches have lost their packaging over time, and we don’t believe in inflating prices with non-original extras.
If a watch does include genuine box and papers, this will always be clearly noted in the description. All purchases come with bespoke Watts On Watches packaging and full purchase documentation.
Every watch we sell is fully inspected and professionally serviced to meet our exacting standards. We stand by the quality of our stock, which is why every purchase comes with a 12-month warranty as standard.
Year: 1970.
Movement: Omega automatic 565 movement.
Case: Brushed 35mm steel case.
Dial: Clean Silver dial with tritium hands and markers. Orange Anchor located at 6. Dial condition is very good unlike some market competitors which show common signs of fading.
Crown: Original Omega crown.
Crystal: Engraved Omega Acrylic.
Strap: Brown leather strap.
This watch is sold as watch only, which is typical for vintage timepieces. We place greater value on condition, originality, and overall integrity than on whether a box or papers happen to be present. Many vintage watches have lost their packaging over time, and we don’t believe in inflating prices with non-original extras.
If a watch does include genuine box and papers, this will always be clearly noted in the description. All purchases come with bespoke Watts On Watches packaging and full purchase documentation.
Every watch we sell is fully inspected and professionally serviced to meet our exacting standards. We stand by the quality of our stock, which is why every purchase comes with a 12-month warranty as standard.
Year: 1970.
Movement: Omega automatic 565 movement.
Case: Brushed 35mm steel case.
Dial: Clean Silver dial with tritium hands and markers. Orange Anchor located at 6. Dial condition is very good unlike some market competitors which show common signs of fading.
Crown: Original Omega crown.
Crystal: Engraved Omega Acrylic.
Strap: Brown leather strap.
This watch is sold as watch only, which is typical for vintage timepieces. We place greater value on condition, originality, and overall integrity than on whether a box or papers happen to be present. Many vintage watches have lost their packaging over time, and we don’t believe in inflating prices with non-original extras.
If a watch does include genuine box and papers, this will always be clearly noted in the description. All purchases come with bespoke Watts On Watches packaging and full purchase documentation.
Every watch we sell is fully inspected and professionally serviced to meet our exacting standards. We stand by the quality of our stock, which is why every purchase comes with a 12-month warranty as standard.
One of the coolest and most underrated vintage Omega tool watches, this Omega Genève Admiralty Anchor Ref. 166.054 delivers all the charm of a dive-inspired daily piece — without the usual hype or inflated price tag.
The 35mm brushed steel case gives it a versatile presence on the wrist, while the original Omega crown and acrylic crystal keep the lines correct and authentic. The bezel shows early signs of ghosting — a detail collectors love, giving the watch an honest vintage character. These bezels rarely survive in good shape, and this one has aged gracefully.
But what really gives this piece personality is the bright orange anchor logo at 6 o'clock, a bold little pop that elevates the otherwise minimal dial design. The silver dial remains in excellent condition — unlike many other examples on the market that often suffer from water damage or heavy fading. The lume on the hands and indices has developed a warm tritium patina, offering even more vintage appeal.
Powering this piece is the Omega Calibre 565 automatic movement, one of Omega’s most celebrated vintage calibres — reliable, easy to service, and equipped with a quickset date.
Key Features
Year: 1970
Reference: 166.054
Movement: Omega automatic Calibre 565 with quickset date
Case: 35mm brushed stainless steel
Dial: Silver dial with tritium lume and bold orange anchor at 6
Bezel: Original with early ghosting
Crystal: Acrylic with Omega logo engraving
Crown: Signed original Omega
Strap: Brown leather strap
Box/Papers: Watch only
Warranty: 12-month Watts On Watches warranty
A Word on Condition
This example is in honest, well-preserved condition. The case remains strong with visible brushing, the crystal is clean, and the dial is one of the best we’ve seen on this reference — with no fogging, spotting, or discolouration. The bezel ghosting gives the piece that desirable soft vintage character without compromising legibility.
All watches we sell are professionally inspected, fully serviced, and backed by our Watts On Watches 12-month warranty.
Why Buy This Watch
If you’re looking for an affordable vintage Omega with real character, the Admiralty Anchor offers superb value and charm in spades. From the under-the-radar status to that unmistakable orange anchor, this is a piece for those who appreciate clean lines, quirky details, and a true sense of 1970s design experimentation.
Perfect for everyday wear, or as a standout piece in any serious Omega collection.