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 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 original 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 just short of perfect mint.
A Master Watchmaker has just overhauled the movement. It is near pristine.
For the finishing touch we have installed a brand new calfskin leather strap and aftermarket Omega style buckle making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. international warranty on the movement and its function, a full-page custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.
A four and a half decade old Omega with 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: 37,245,917
- Date made: 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, originanl and untouched, just short of perfect mint condition with very light aging and also slight toning of the original luminous visible under magnification
- Hands: Original, steel luminous batons, lightly aged luminous
- 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: Calfskin leather, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn with aftermarket Omega style buckle. 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, no longer signed, 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 four watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five 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 - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
- Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
