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The Omega Seamaster Ref. 168.022 is a beautifully balanced example of Omega’s late-1960s design language, combining understated elegance with serious mechanical quality. Produced in 1968, this reference comes from a period when Omega was producing some of its most refined and technically impressive everyday watches.
The standout feature here is the concentric brushed grey dial, which offers far more depth and visual interest than a flat finish. Under close inspection, the dial shows light, even patina and subtle speckling, a natural result of age that adds warmth and character rather than detracting from originality. The circular brushing remains clearly visible, and the overall effect is one of honest vintage charm rather than deterioration.
Housed in a slim 35mm steel case and powered by a chronometer-certified movement, this Seamaster remains as wearable today as it was over half a century ago.
Key Features
Reference 168.022
Year 1968
Omega calibre 564 automatic movement
Chronometer certified
35mm stainless steel case
Concentric brushed grey dial
Light, attractive vintage patina and speckling to the dial
Acrylic crystal
Handmade blue leather strap
A Word on Condition
The watch presents very well overall. The dial retains its original finish with light, evenly distributed patina and speckling, consistent with a watch of this age that has not been refinished or overly restored. The concentric brushing remains intact, and the case is well proportioned and honest.
This is exactly the kind of ageing collectors prefer, subtle, natural, and impossible to replicate.
Collector Insight
The calibre 564 is one of Omega’s most respected automatic movements, combining chronometer accuracy, a quickset date, and excellent long-term reliability. Seamaster references fitted with this movement offer exceptional value compared to Constellation models using the same calibre.
Dials with concentric brushing are less common than standard finishes, and examples showing light, honest patina are often more desirable to collectors than untouched but sterile examples. The Ref. 168.022 remains slightly under the radar, making it a strong choice for collectors who value quality and originality over hype.
Why Buy This Watch
Rare concentric brushed grey dial
Attractive light patina that enhances vintage character
Chronometer-certified calibre 564 movement
Elegant and highly wearable 35mm case
Strong value within the vintage Omega market
This is a quietly confident Seamaster, offering depth, originality, and everyday wearability in equal measure.
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