My Uncle's Omega

[dheadv8q]

I have a circa 1979 Omega automatic that was presented to my uncle on his retirement from Beach products in Kalamazoo Michigan. It is original, inscribed on the back and only runs intermittently. I can't seem to even be able to set it. I'm afraid it may cost more to refurbish than its worth, but its clean and simple... I like it!
I imagine for you experts it would be easy to identify - for me its a great watch...

[Britinusa]

I think this is what you have there, it may just need a good cleaning and lube by a competent watch maker.
OMEGA Watches: Vintage Watches Database

[dheadv8q]

Interesting... I took the case back off following a Utube video. The number is a 166.0202 - which corresponds to a Seamaster. But this is not gold plated and the back is pressure fit. It does say 1010 and 17 Jewels on the mechanism though.
Seamaster

Gents' leather strap

ReferenceMD 166.0202International collection1976MovementType: Automatic (mechanical)Caliber number: 1010/1012Cal. 1010 :
Created in 1972, 17 jewels
Cal. 1012 :
Created in 1972, 23 jewelsFunctionsDateCaseGold-platedCase backScrew-inDialSilvered (.011) or champagne (.012), with luminous hour markers and luminous hands.CrystalArmoured hesaliteBraceletLeatherWater resistance30 meters