Omega Genève 1660163 (1973)

Presented for auction by Second Vintage A quintessential 1970s Omega dress watch, this Genève reference 1660163 pairs a classic gold-tone sunburst dial with the robust capability of the automatic Caliber 1012. Complete with a quickset date function and high-beat mechanics, this timepiece offers a highly wearable entry into the 1970s era of Swiss watchmaking, distinguished by strong mechanical performance and an honest, aged character. Brand: Omega Model: Genève Reference Number: 1660163 Serial Number: 37667273 Movement: Automatic Caliber 1012 Dial: Gold-tone sunburst with applied indices Case Size: 35 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Gold-plated, stainless steel caseback Production Year: 1973 Condition: Good vintage condition. Timegrapher: -9-10s/day, performing remarkably well. Dial and Hands The gold-tone dial features a classic sunburst finish that has developed an evenly distributed fine spotting and patina across the surface, resulting in a warm, aged appearance with consistent vintage character. The applied indices and Omega logo appear intact, and all printing remains fully legible. The stick hands, featuring black inserts, exhibit visible oxidation and surface debris on the metal surfaces that align naturally with the aging of the dial. The inserts themselves remain visually intact. Case and Crystal The watch features an integrated case design without a distinct separate bezel, finished in gold plating with a stainless steel caseback. The case displays honest wear with notable plating degradation on high-contact areas, most specifically significant gold plating loss on the edges of the lugs that exposes the base metal. Scratches and handling marks are visible on the case flanks and bezel area, while the stainless steel caseback shows surface scratches. The signed Omega crown exhibits visible wear to the knurling and plating. The domed acrylic crystal remains clear, showing only minor surface scratches typical of acrylic material, with no major cracks or chips visible. Movement Powering the watch is the Omega Caliber 1012, an automatic movement equipped with 23 jewels, a frequency of 28,800 vph, hacking seconds, and a quickset date. The movement features the copper-colored plating typical of Omega and presents a generally clean appearance with minor surface marks. The rotor and visible components appear intact, and the caliber is properly engraved with the Omega name, Swiss origin, caliber number, and serial number. The timegrapher recorded a rate of -9-10s/day. Exhibiting remarkable accuracy and consistency, performing brilliantly for a vintage timepiece. Strap The watch is fitted with a black leather strap featuring contrast stitching. The strap appears lightly used and pairs handsomely with the gold-tone case. Condition Good vintage condition. The dial shows a warm, even patina with fine spotting, while the hands exhibit consistent oxidation. The gold-plated case displays honest wear, including significant plating loss on the lug edges and visible scratches on the flanks and stainless steel caseback. The domed acrylic crystal is clear with minor surface scratches. The movement is clean and intact. Supported by the recorded timegrapher result, the movement is performing very strongly. Dimensions The case measures 35 mm in diameter (excluding the crown), with a 41 mm lug-to-lug distance and an 18 mm lug width. Remarks This Genève combines a beautifully aged sunburst dial with a highly capable, high-beat Omega movement. The strong timegrapher performance makes it an excellent choice for those seeking a mechanically sound 1970s dress watch with genuine character. History The Omega Genève reference 166.0163 was introduced to the international collection in 1973. The Genève line was produced in large numbers and is widely available, representing an accessible entry point to vintage Omega. The model is powered by the Omega Caliber 1012, an advanced movement for its era that brought a high-beat frequency and a convenient quickset date to the classic dress watch format. / Second Vintage SKU: OME-OAG-0039