{"id":15614,"date":"2025-12-02T14:24:23","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T14:24:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vintagemasters.eu\/?post_type=product&#038;p=15614"},"modified":"2026-09-26T11:53:55","modified_gmt":"2026-09-26T11:53:55","slug":"vintage-omega-seamaster-with-black-gilt-dial-reference-165-002-1966","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.vintagemasters.eu\/fr\/produit\/vintage-omega-seamaster-with-black-gilt-dial-reference-165-002-1966\/","title":{"rendered":"Vintage Omega Seamaster with Black gilt dial reference 165.002 1966"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"1264\">The Seamaster 165.002 debuted in the early 1960s as part of Omega\u2019s effort to deliver accessible yet durable automatic dress watches. Typically seen with light-colored dials, the black gilt variant is an uncommon sight \u2014 and one whose authenticity is frequently debated among collectors. Indeed, most Seamaster 165.002s with black dials that circulate today are believed to be later service replacements or refinished aftermarket examples. Yet some outliers have emerged: period-correct specimens with convincing gilt printing, applied gold indices, and untouched lume, suggesting a handful of factory-original black dials may have been produced or specially ordered.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1787\">Housed in a 34 mm gold-plated stainless steel case, the watch features a minimalist case design with slender lugs and a signed Omega crown. Beneath the plexiglass crystal, the dial presents a crisp gold-on-black layout: elongated stick indices, a printed minute track, and a balanced no-date dial. Baton-style hands reinforce the formal tone, while the automatic caliber 552 powers the watch with quiet precision.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"2194\">On the wrist, the black gilt dial lends a dramatic warmth, pairing effortlessly with both formal attire and casual elegance. The contrast between the gold case and the dark dial feels intentional and sharp \u2014 a design choice that elevates this Seamaster beyond the ordinary. It is no surprise that this rare configuration has begun to garner attention among connoisseurs who value both rarity and subtlety.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2196\" data-end=\"2606\">Collectors should proceed with discernment, however: verifying dial originality is key. The combination of correct font printing, lume aging, and Omega\u2019s production codes can help distinguish factory originals from later reproductions. When verified like this one, an authentic black gilt dial example of the 166.002 becomes more than just a dress watch \u2014 it becomes a conversation piece steeped in nuance and vintage charm.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ce que nous aimons :<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Uncommon dial variation<\/li>\n<li>Une mallette de belle taille<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Ce qu'il faut savoir :<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sauf indication contraire, il est courant que les montres anciennes ne soient pas accompagn\u00e9es de leur bo\u00eete et de leurs papiers. Dans les rares cas o\u00f9 une montre est livr\u00e9e avec sa bo\u00eete et ses papiers, cela sera mentionn\u00e9 dans la description. Tous les achats sont accompagn\u00e9s d'une bo\u00eete \u00e0 montres en bois noir sur mesure et d'une carte de garantie.<\/li>\n<li>Crown has been replaced for an original Omega crown in a recent service.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A study in contrast and elegance, the 1966 Omega Seamaster 166.002 with a rare black gilt dial stands apart from its more common silver-dialed siblings \u2014 a deviation both daring and dignified. With its deep black lacquered finish and gold-toned detailing, this watch whispers rather than shouts, offering a vintage aesthetic that feels both refined and slightly mysterious.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":15400,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[29],"product_tag":[329,504,32,43],"class_list":["post-15614","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-archives","product_tag-gilt","product_tag-vintage-watch","product_tag-omega","product_tag-seamaster","first","outofstock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vintagemasters.eu\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/15614","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vintagemasters.eu\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vintagemasters.eu\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vintagemasters.eu\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15400"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vintagemasters.eu\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15614"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vintagemasters.eu\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=15614"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vintagemasters.eu\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=15614"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vintagemasters.eu\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=15614"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}