Omega - Genève - No reserve price - 136.011 - Men - 1968

Presented for auction by Second Vintage The Omega Genève line represents a cornerstone of mid-century Swiss watchmaking, offering collectors a perfect blend of elegant design and robust mechanical engineering. Originally introduced to designate Omega's higher-tier dress watches, the Genève collection evolved into a versatile and immensely popular range that captured the essence of 1960s and 1970s horology. This particular example showcases the timeless aesthetic that has made vintage Omega dress watches so enduringly desirable, featuring a classic silver sunburst dial, applied indices, and the reliable in-house caliber 613 manual-wind movement, all housed within a beautifully proportioned stainless steel case bearing the iconic Seamaster hippocampus emblem on the caseback. Brand: Omega Model: Genève Reference Number: 136.011 Serial Number: 26717672 Movement: Manual Wind Caliber 613 Dial: Silver sunburst dial with applied faceted baton indices, showing a clean surface with light, even aging Case Size: 34 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Stainless Steel Production Year: 1968 Condition: Good vintage condition with honest wear and a well-preserved dial Dial and Hands The watch features a beautiful silver sunburst dial that catches the light elegantly. It is adorned with applied, faceted steel baton indices featuring black central inserts, which are matched by the original stick hands, also detailed with black inserts. The applied Omega logo and printed "Genève" text are crisp and legible. The dial remains in very good vintage condition, exhibiting a clean surface with only minor, honest signs of age consistent with a watch of this era. A framed date window sits cleanly at the three o'clock position. The hands show light oxidation under magnification, adding to the authentic vintage character of the piece. Case and Crystal The 34mm stainless steel case presents in good vintage condition, retaining its classic dress watch proportions with elegant, straight lugs. The polished surfaces show honest handling marks and light scratches commensurate with normal wear over the decades, without any major dings or deep gouges. The caseback features the deeply engraved and highly desirable Seamaster hippocampus medallion, which remains crisp and well-defined, alongside standard opening tool marks. The watch is fitted with an Omega-signed crown. The domed acrylic crystal is clear, providing an unobstructed view of the attractive dial. Movement Powering this Genève is the Omega in-house manual-wind Caliber 613, a robust and highly regarded movement featuring 17 jewels and a quickset date function. The copper-toned movement presents beautifully, with crisp engravings and clean surfaces. The serial number 26717672 dates production to approximately 1968. Running in vintage operational condition. Maintains the authentic mechanical character of the era. The timegrapher result shows +55 to +57 seconds per day. Strap The watch is fitted with a black leather strap featuring an Omega-signed stainless steel buckle. The strap shows signs of wear and creasing, while the buckle exhibits light surface scratches consistent with the case condition. Condition This Omega Genève is in good vintage condition overall. The dial is notably clean with an attractive sunburst finish. The case shows honest, age-appropriate wear while retaining its structural integrity and the crisp Seamaster caseback medallion. The movement is visually clean and operational. Dimensions Case Size: 34 mm (excluding the crown) Remarks This Omega Genève ref. 136.011 offers a fantastic opportunity to acquire a classic, versatile vintage dress watch. The combination of the clean silver sunburst dial, reliable manual-wind movement, and the presence of the Seamaster caseback makes it a highly appealing piece for both seasoned collectors and those new to vintage Omega. History Introduced in 1953, the Genève name was initially used by Omega to identify a line of high-quality dress watches created to honor the brand's observatory chronometer testing successes in Geneva. By the late 1960s, the Genève collection had expanded significantly, absorbing various models and becoming Omega's most diverse and accessible range. It represented exceptional value, offering the same high-quality in-house movements found in the Seamaster and Constellation lines, but often with more varied and contemporary case designs. The Genève line remains a celebrated chapter in Omega's history, beloved for its clean aesthetics and reliable performance. / Second Vintage SKU: OME-GXX-0003