1966 Omega Seamaster Linen Dial Manual 34mm 135.011

Here we have a 1966 Omega Seamaster, reference 135.011, with a 34mm stainless steel case. The classic lugs give it a compact lug-to-lug length of 39.5mm and a case thickness of 9mm, offering a slim and comfortable profile on the wrist. On the right side sits the characteristic signed Omega crown. The crystal covers a stunning fine linen dial that reveals a subtle woven texture when it catches the light. This dial is detailed with gilt-toned, bevelled, slim, facet-edged batons to mark the hours, paired with matching slim hands and a tapered, sweeping second hand. At 12 o’clock, the dial features the applied Omega motif, while “Seamaster” is cleanly printed at 6 o’clock to anchor the design. On the reverse, the screw-down case back is proudly etched with the Omega Hippocampus, the iconic bridled seahorse inspired by Neptune's mythical chariot. Powering the timepiece is a manually wound Omega Cal. 601 movement with 17 jewels and a frequency of 19,800 beats per hour, introduced in 1962. The watch comes fitted with an 18mm leather strap and pin buckle.

This watch is sold as ‘Watch Only’ and, therefore, without its Omega box and paperwork. It comes paired with a suitable aftermarket 18mm leather strap and a pin buckle. The watch is from Circa 1966 and is sold in worn vintage condition, with signs of wear throughout, as you would expect for a watch of this age. The watch comes with our 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty.

This is one of those dials that photographs simply can't do justice. The fine linen texture is beautiful in its own right, but when the light hits it, the dial takes on an almost iridescent quality that completely transforms the watch. It's subtle from one angle and spectacular from another, with the gilt details adding just the right amount of warmth. You really need to see it in person and move it around on the wrist to fully appreciate what's going on. For me, this is exactly why vintage watches can be so special. A seemingly simple 1960s Seamaster becomes something genuinely captivating thanks to one incredible dial. Add this vintage gem to your collection today!

Reference : 135.011
Movement : Manually Wound Omega Cal. 601
Age : Circa. 1966
Year : 1966
Case Size : 34mm
Case Thickness : 9mm
Lug to Lug : 39.5mm
Lugs : 18mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box and Papers : None
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty
The wrist model's wrist size is 7inch

They were formerly known as the La Generale Watch Co. in 1848 founded by Louis Brandt in La Chaux-de-Fonds. When he died in 1879, his sons carried on his dream. In 1880 they moved to 96 Rue Jakob-Stampfli where they remain today. The brothers produced their first mass-produced calibre, the Labrador In 1885. Just a few years later in 1892, they produced the first minute-repeater. In 1903 they renamed the company Omega until 1982 when they officially changed their name to Omega SA. During WW1 Omega watches were used as official timekeepers for the Royal Flying Corps and the US Army. In 1930, Omega and Tissot merged together to form Société Suisse pour l'Industrie Horlogère (SSIH) In 1931, another group was formed - Allgemeine Schweizerische Uhrenindustrie AG (ASUAG). Where SSIH was primarily French-speaking, ASUAG was founded by the more German-speaking members of the Swiss watch industry. In 1948 they introduced the first edition of one of its most symbolic watches: the Seamaster. Omega first introduced the Constellation in 1952. At the time it was Omega's flagship timepiece. The first models had a Cal. 354 bumper movement in them. Later in 1955, Omega introduced the Automatic Cal. 50x, followed in 1959 by the Cal.55x (no date) and 56x (date) versions. Many of the Constellations came with pie-pan dials, diamond indexes, and fancy lug configurations. All the gold Constellations of that time have the Observatory of Geneva's hand engraved on the back. The stainless steel and stainless steel/gold versions had a gold medallion on the back with the Observatory of Geneva. The eight stars above the Observatory stand for the many exploits of Omega in the world Chronometer competition. Celebrating the fact that all Constellations are Chronometer Certified. In 1962, when astronaut Wally Schirra wore a Speedmaster on his Mercury Sigma 7 Mission, making it the first Omega watch to enter space. After rigorous tests, NASA used Omega for all their Apollo missions including the 1969 Moon landing of Apollo 11. Today Omega is still an astronaut's first choice. In 1969, President Nixon famously said it was “too valuable” and turned down the first-ever all-gold Speedmaster Professional Deluxe. As a response to the ever-growing threat of electronic watches to the manufacturers of mechanical watches, Omega and many Swiss brands such as Rolex and Patek Philippe formed Centre Electronique Horologer (CEH). Prototypes began to appear in 1967 with their production starting in 1968. Then In 1972, Omega introduced the reference, 198.030, which included the Omega calibre 1250, a ‘tuning-fork electronic movement which was made under licence from Bulova. Later we saw a merger of SSIH and ASUAG into SMH, or Société de Microélectronique et d’Horlogerie. This merger took place in 1983. In 1992, the company acquired Blancpain, and in 1998 it officially rebranded itself from SMH to the Swatch Group. Then, in 1999, they purchased and integrated Breguet into the Swatch Group.