Here is a wonderful, all original Omega Genève from 1969. The silver sunburst dial is in very fine condition, with a steel Omega logo and faceted steel hour markers with black contrast and lume dots at the outer ends. The lume dots have partially disintegrated. The steel baton hands have the original albeit degraded lume and are in good condition with some visible corrosion. The steel framed window at 3 o’clock displays the date, which can be quick-set by repeatedly pulling the crown out to outermost position. This should only be done with the hour hand at the bottom half of the dial. There are a few tiny discoloration spots around the date window.
The stainless steel C-shaped watch case with the original crown and integrated lugs has a brushed face and polished sides and is in very fine condition with only light overall wear. The stainless steel back has a brushed center and sunburst rim and is in fine condition with light overall wear. It carries the inscription “Waterproof”, which should not be relied upon. The case does not appear to ever have been polished.
The watch comes on an after market leather strap and buckle of good quality.
Inside the watch, Omega’s high grade 565 movement beats strongly and accurately to within about +-12 seconds per day. The watch was fully serviced in March 2024 and comes with a 12 month warranty on its proper mechanical functioning.
The Genève was in many ways an “entry level” Omega, but they still came with the best movement Omega had and wonderfully finished dials and cases. This a watch that loves to be worn and it will serve you well for many years to come.
Our watches are delivered in a luxury wooden watch box, fully serviced with a 12 month warranty that covers the mechanical functioning of the watch under normal use. We offer 14 days full return rights and are very proud of our reputation for outstanding customer satisfaction.
NB! Note that we are based in Switzerland and that the buyer is responsible for any import fees their country may impose on a purchase from abroad. Ask us if you have any questions.
Basic info
Brand Omega
Model Genève Automatic
Reference number 166.041
Code VWS-2508
Movement Automatic
Case material Steel
Bracelet material Leather
Year 1969
Condition Very good (Worn with little to no signs of wear)
Scope of delivery No original box, no original papers
Gender Men's watch/Unisex
Location Switzerland, Lonay
Caliber
Movement Automatic
Movement/Caliber Omega 565
Power reserve 40 h
Number of jewels 24
Frequency 19800 A/h
Case
Case material Steel
Case diameter 34.5 x 40.5 mm
Water resistance Not water resistant
Bezel material Steel
Crystal Plexiglass
Dial Silver
Dial numerals No numerals
Bracelet/Strap
Bracelet material Leather
Bracelet color Black
Lug width 18 mm
Clasp Buckle
Clasp material Steel
Functions
Date
Others
Center seconds, Only Original Parts, Quick-Set, Luminescent Hands, Luminous Indices
