The dial isn't a vignette by the classic definition - rather than having a lighter center and darker outer area, all areas of the dial shift tone as the light changes. It's stunning, and we prefer it to a true vignette. Our photos couldn't do it justice.
It is fully Omega down to the original hands and signed winding crown. It presents in true expertly restored condition.
The case is just short of perfect mint. It has light remnants of wear to the case back and the Omega logo is still strong. On the wrist it presents as mint. The original Omega dial is a meticulous custom restoration - the printing could pass as Omega factory done to the naked eye.
A Master Watchmaker has just overhauled the movement. For the finishing touch a new leather strap has been installed making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
Included with the purchase is a one-year warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate attesting to its performance.
An four and a half decade old Omega that presents on the wrist like new.
Omega Geneve:
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.
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.
- Manufacturer: Omega
- Country of origin: Switzerland
- Serial number: 38,552,001
- Year built: c. 1975
- 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: The case is just short of perfect mint. It has light remnants of wear to the case back and the Omega logo is still strong. On the wrist it presents as mint.
- Dimensions: 35mm wide (excluding crown), 41mm long lug tip-to-tip
- Dial: Chocolate brown with tone shifting qualities, signed Omega, steel indexes, perfectly custom refinished. The dial isn't a vignette by the classic definition - rather than having a lighter center and darker outer area, all areas of the dial shift tone as the light changes. It's stunning and we prefer it to a true vignette.
- Hands: Original, whitened 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: Calfskin leather, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn. We also stock lizard and a variety of others straps in various prints, skins, and colors and aftermarket Omega style buckles. Please ask us if you're interested.
- Width between lugs: 18mm
- Crystal: Acrylic, no longer signed/unsigned, it appears original with the signature no longer visible, 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 - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
- Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
