Omega Genève 1660163 (1973)

Now available at auction from Second Vintage A quintessential 1970s Omega Genève with a stunning sunburst dial. This classic timepiece highlights the elegant styling of the era, featuring a beautifully preserved champagne sunburst finish adorned with applied black-accented indices. Powered by the reliable caliber 1012 automatic movement, it delivers a superb balance of authentic character and dependable mechanical performance. Brand: Omega Model: Genève Reference Number: 1660163 Serial Number: 37850932 Movement: Automatic Dial: Champagne sunburst with applied gold-tone indices Case Size: 35 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Gold-plated, stainless steel caseback Production Year: 1973 Condition: Good vintage condition. Timegrapher: -36s, running strong and steady. Dial and Hands The watch features an exceptionally clean and well-preserved champagne sunburst dial in excellent condition. Applied gold-tone indices with black inserts provide sharp contrast, complemented by a framed date window at the three o'clock position. The printing remains crisp with no visible staining or moisture damage. The gold-tone stick hands feature matching black inserts and are visually consistent with the dial indices. They are well-preserved, showing only minor age-related patina, dust, and minor oxidation visible under macro magnification. Case and Crystal The gold-plated case presents honest wear consistent with age and regular use. There are visible scratches and plating loss on the lugs and case edges. The smooth bezel is integrated with the case and shows scratches and plating wear consistent with the rest of the watch. The signed Omega crown exhibits visible plating wear and tarnishing on the knurling and logo face. The stainless steel caseback remains in good condition with clear interior engravings. The watch is fitted with a domed acrylic crystal that shows light surface scratches and scuffs, particularly near the edges. Movement Inside is the copper-colored Omega caliber 1012 automatic movement. It maintains a clean appearance with no visible corrosion or heavy staining, showing only minor superficial scratches on the rotor. The engravings clearly read OMEGA, SWISS, 37850932, 1012, alongside the Omega logo. The timegrapher records a rate of -36s. Performing well within expected vintage tolerances; running strong and steady. Strap The watch is paired with a brown leather strap featuring black accents and contrast stitching. It shows signs of light wear and creasing, serving as an attractive strap that complements the dial beautifully. Condition Good vintage condition. The watch displays honest wear consistent with age and regular use, most notably the visible scratches and plating loss on the gold-plated lugs, edges, bezel, and crown. The stainless steel caseback remains in good condition. The exceptionally clean champagne sunburst dial is beautifully preserved, paired with well-matching hands that show only minor oxidation under magnification. The domed acrylic crystal exhibits light surface scratches near the edges. The movement is performing well within expected vintage tolerances; running strong and steady. Dimensions The case measures 35 mm in diameter (excluding the crown). Remarks This 1973 Omega Genève offers a highly attractive, exceptionally clean dial paired with a robust automatic movement. The combination of classic proportions and honest character makes it a highly appealing choice for collectors of vintage Omega. History The reference 166.0163 was introduced as part of the Omega international collection in 1973. The Genève line was produced in large numbers during this period, making it a classic and accessible vintage Omega, though examples with dials this clean are always desirable. This model features a screw-in caseback and is powered by the Omega Caliber 1012, a 23-jewel automatic movement operating at 28,800 vibrations per hour. This advanced caliber includes both hacking seconds and a quickset date function, representing a high standard of 1970s mechanical watchmaking. / Second Vintage SKU: OME-OAG-0019