Omega - Genève - No reserve price - 1660163 - Men - 1970-1979

Now available at auction from Second Vintage A classic 1970s Omega Genève with a beautifully preserved sunburst dial. This timepiece pairs an exceptionally clean dial aesthetic with the honest character of a heavily worn vintage case, offering a striking contrast for enthusiasts of authentic 1970s design. Brand: Omega Model: Genève Reference Number: 1660163 Serial Number: 38539949 Movement: Automatic caliber 1012, 23 jewels Dial: Gold-tone sunburst with applied black-insert indices Case Size: 35 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Gold-plated, stainless steel caseback Production Year: c. 1974 Condition: Good vintage condition. Timegrapher: +15+18s/day, performing remarkably well. Dial and Hands The dial is exceptionally clean and well-preserved, featuring a vibrant gold-tone sunburst finish. Applied indices with black inserts provide excellent legibility, complemented by clean printing with no visible loss. The lume plots are present and show consistent aging across the dial. The stick hands feature black inserts matching the indices and intact lume that matches the dial plots. The metal portions of the original hands show expected age-related oxidation and surface aging. Case and Crystal The 35 mm case features an integrated smooth bezel and a stainless steel caseback. The exterior shows heavily worn plating revealing the base metal, reflecting honest vintage use. Significant gold plating loss is present on the lugs, particularly along the front edges, while plating wear and pitting are visible along the case flanks and the bezel. The signed Omega crown shows significant plating wear on the knurling and outer face. The stainless steel caseback displays light surface scratches but retains clear engravings. The domed acrylic crystal is clear, showing some light surface scratches visible at certain angles but no major cracks or chips. Movement Powering the watch is the copper-colored Omega automatic caliber 1012, engraved with 23 jewels and the matching serial number. The movement plating is generally clean, showing some light surface marks and minor signs of handling on the rotor and bridges, with no obvious severe corrosion. The timegrapher records a rate of +15+18s/day. Exhibiting remarkable accuracy and consistency, performing brilliantly for a vintage timepiece. Strap The watch is fitted with a black leather strap featuring an alligator grain pattern and contrast stitching. The strap shows light wear. Condition Good vintage condition. The watch displays honest wear, with significant gold plating loss on the lugs, particularly along the front edges. Plating wear and pitting are also visible along the case flanks, the integrated bezel, and the signed crown. The stainless steel caseback and domed acrylic crystal show light surface scratches. While the hands exhibit visible oxidation and surface aging, the vibrant sunburst dial remains exceptionally well-preserved. Supported by the recorded timegrapher result, the movement is performing very strongly. Dimensions The case measures 35 mm in diameter, excluding the crown. Remarks This Omega Genève offers a captivating balance of an immaculate sunburst dial housed within a case that wears its history openly. Powered by the reliable high-beat caliber 1012, it is a highly functional and charismatic vintage piece. History The Genève line was produced in large numbers, making it a widely available but well-regarded vintage model from Omega's mid-century catalog. This particular example utilizes the Omega Caliber 1012, a 23-jewel automatic movement that operates at a high-beat rate of 28,800 vibrations per hour. The Caliber 1012 was engineered with a thin profile of approximately 4.25 mm, contributing to the sleek design of the watch. According to Omega's technical documentation, the movement provides a power reserve of 48 hours and includes convenient features such as hacking seconds and a quickset date function. / Second Vintage SKU: OME-AGX-0027