It has a classic water-resistant style case with screw back, timeless silver color dial, and quick-setting date.
Beginning in 1953 Omega placed the name Geneve on the dials of some of the members of the 30mm collection which at the time were produced in the company's workshops in Geneve (to put Geneve on a dial of a watch certain components and processes must take place in Geneve). According to Omega the name referred to the Genevan Observatory where the early 30mm calibers set a number of records. They later expanded the use of the model name to other watches like this one.
It is all-original down to the original hands, signed winding crown, and even signed crystal! It is a rare prime original example of one of these watches.
It presents in mint condition. The case presents as mint with only slight signs of being previously polished. And the untouched original dial is mint.
A Master Watchmaker has just overhauled the movement. It is near pristine.
For the finishing touch a new leather strap has been installed making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
As we mentioned it even has its original filled-in papers showing a sale date of 1976.
Included with the purchase is a one-year warranty on the movement and its function.
An four and a half decade old Omega with original papers that presents nearly like new.
Omega:
Omega watches can be found on the wrists of many prominent figures including Pierce Brosnan, Michael Schumacher, Michael Phelps, Ernie Els, Prince William, and one graced the wrist of President John F. Kennedy. Omega has been the official timekeeper for 21 Olympic Games and is the official chronometer of NASA.
- Manufacturer: Omega
- Country of origin: Switzerland
- Serial number: 36,697,112
- Date sold: April 27th, 1976
- Model: Geneve, Ref. ST 166.0163
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Sweep Seconds, Quick Setting Date
- Designed for: Men
- Case material: Stainless steel
- Case markings (inside): Omega Watch Co, Swiss Made, Acier Inoxydable
- Case condition: Mint with very slight signs of having been polished
- Dimensions: 35mm wide (excluding crown), 41mm long lug tip-to-tip
- Dial: Silver, signed Omega, steel indexes, original and untouched, mint condition with slight toning of the original luminous visible under magnification
- Hands: Original, steel batons
- Movement type: Cal. 1012, 28 jewels, copper colored, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring
- Beat frequency: 28,800 BPH
- Band: Leather, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn. We also stock lizard and a variety of others straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested.
- Width between lugs: 18mm
- Crystal: Acrylic, original, signed Omega, excellent condition
- Serviced: Yes, a Master Watchmaker has overhauled the movement.
- Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts.
- Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email [email protected] for details.
- Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Original papers
- Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
