Omega Seamaster 166.0250

Omega Seamaster 120

Box : No Papers : No Age : 1970s Movement : automatic Case Size : 42mm Case : Stainless Steel Dial : Black Bracelet : Stainless Steel LOT : 77654 Location : London, United Kingdom Seller : OmegaCollective Currency : GBP KEY FACTS This Omega Seamaster 120 is offered by a private seller in the UK Affectionately known as the 'Baby Ploprof' by collectors, this reference represents a rugged evolution of Omega's professional dive watch heritage Presented with an Omega service pouch, and third party service receipt Also included in the lot are some original parts replaced during its last service The vendor confirms the watch to be in good working order ABOUT THIS WATCH The Omega Seamaster 120, reference 166.0250 - affectionately known among collectors as the 'Baby Ploprof' - is an eye-catching diver from the late 1970s to early 1980s Characterised by its robust tonneau-shaped case, bold dial design, and high-visibility orange minute hand, the watch was purpose-built for professional underwater use Its moniker stems from its resemblance to the larger and more robust Omega Seamaster 600 Ploprof, though the 120 is more compact and wearable This reference is notable not just for its design, but also for its historical significance It was employed by renowned figures and organisations in the diving world, including Jacques Cousteau and members of his team, as well as Comex divers during significant underwater missions These associations underscore the watch's reliability and functionality in demanding marine environments With its automatic movement, rotating bezel, and screw-down crown, the Seamaster 120 was a fully capable tool watch The Baby Ploprof stands today as a testament to Omega's innovation in professional dive watch engineering during a formative era for the genre