{"product_id":"1970s-omega-seamaster-automatic-chronograph-176-007","title":"1972 Omega Seamaster Chronograph 176.007 Gloss Blue Dial","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Omega Seamaster ref. ST 176.007 has an undeniable 1970s vibe, both inside and out. The funk is loud and clear due to the tonneau-shaped steel case, the beautiful blue dial, and the use of Omega's first automatic chronograph movement, caliber 1040.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ref. ST176.007 replaced the preceding ref. ST 176.001 in 1972 and remained in production until around 1976, a fairly short run. The reference was offered in a stainless steel case, a gold-plated case, or a full 18k gold case. The steel version was offered in two dial color variations, in blue and silver, while the gold-plated and full gold versions were offered in gold or brown dials. The case was produced by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecase manufacturer Ervin Piquerez SA (aka EPSA), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efamous for their water-tight dive watch cases issued to many Swiss watchmakers, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJaeger-LeCoultre, Longines, and countless other prominent Swiss watch firms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's interesting is that some of the the Seamasters and the Speedmasters were fitted with the Omega caliber 1040, which was the brand's first automatic chronograph movement. This workhorse movement was based on a movement produced by Lemania (caliber 1340), originally developed by Raoul-Henri Erard. The copper-colored movement had a frequency of 28,800 vph and came with a date and a 24-hour indicator. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInformation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReference: 176.007\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYear: 1972\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSerial: 34,682,XXX\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBracelet: Stainless Steel - Aftermarket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDial: Tritium - Gloss Blue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHands: Tritium - beige patina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCase Size: 40mm - Stainless Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLug Width: 22mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMovement:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Omega 1040\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e -  \u003c\/span\u003eAutomatic - Serviced March 2026 - One year warranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFunctions: Time, \u003cspan\u003einner tachymeter scale, a date window at three, registers – including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea 24-hour AM\/PM indicator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – at six and nine o'clock, and an airplane tip on the central chronograph minutes hand. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAccessories: N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCrystal: Plexiglass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBracelet size: 7.5”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCase is unpolished with light wear with a couple marks and on lug with light abrasion. Bracelet has minimal stretch and has light normal wear (aftermarket). Dial and hands are in incredible shape with lume intact. Watch was serviced by us March 2026 and comes with a one year warranty on the movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Pre-Owned","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45648145187036,"sku":"240713","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0518\/0214\/4926\/files\/1972OmegaSeamasterChronograph176.007GlossBlueDial.jpg?v=1774556984","url":"https:\/\/www.belmontwatches.com\/products\/1970s-omega-seamaster-automatic-chronograph-176-007","provider":"Belmont Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}