Omega - Genève 'Serviced' - No reserve price - 166.070 - Men - 1969

Presented for auction by Second Vintage The Omega Genève line represents a golden era of Swiss watchmaking, offering a perfect blend of elegant design and robust mechanical performance. This particular example is a testament to Omega’s enduring craftsmanship, featuring a beautifully preserved silver sunburst dial and powered by the highly regarded Caliber 565 automatic movement. Recently serviced, it offers both vintage charm and dependable performance. With its classic proportions and timeless aesthetic, this Genève is a versatile timepiece that seamlessly transitions from formal to casual settings, making it an essential addition to any discerning vintage collection. Brand: Omega Model: Genève Reference Number: 166.070 Serial Number: 30395518 Movement: Automatic, Caliber 565, 24 Jewels Dial: Silver sunburst with applied indices and black inserts, exceptionally clean condition Case Size: 35 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Stainless Steel Production Year: 1969 Condition: Excellent vintage condition with a remarkably clean dial and honest case wear. Recently serviced, and is performing exceptionally well on the timegrapher. Dial and Hands The dial of this Omega Genève is a visual delight, presenting a brilliant silver sunburst finish that catches the light beautifully from every angle. It features applied faceted steel hour markers with distinctive black inserts, providing excellent contrast and legibility. The matching steel stick hands also feature these black center stripes, creating a cohesive and striking aesthetic. An applied steel Omega logo sits proudly below the twelve o'clock position, while the printed typography, including the "T SWISS MADE T" designation at the bottom, remains crisp and fully intact. A stepped date window is positioned at three o'clock. Crucially, the dial is in exceptionally clean condition, completely devoid of noticeable spotting, moisture damage, or discoloration, representing a remarkably well-preserved vintage face. Case and Crystal The 35 mm stainless steel case features a classic profile with straight lugs and a smoothly polished bezel. The case exhibits honest signs of vintage wear, with light surface scratches and handling marks visible on the polished flanks and lugs, consistent with normal use over the decades. Despite these marks, the case retains its structural integrity and attractive geometry without appearing overly polished. The watch is fitted with a signed Omega crown featuring the brand's iconic horseshoe logo. The domed acrylic crystal protects the dial and features the subtle, highly desirable Omega logo faintly etched into its center, confirming its authenticity. The screw-down caseback is clearly engraved with the word "WATERPROOF" across its brushed surface, while the interior correctly displays the 166.070 reference number. Movement Powering this timepiece is the legendary Omega Caliber 565, a 24-jewel automatic movement renowned for its durability and precision. The movement displays Omega’s signature copper-toned plating, which remains vibrant and visually striking. Close inspection reveals the swan-neck regulator and the clearly stamped serial number 30395518 on the bridge, dating the watch to 1969. Recently serviced, the movement is running exceptionally well, exhibiting remarkable accuracy and consistency for a vintage timepiece. The timegrapher result indicates an outstanding +1 to +5 seconds per day with strong amplitude, confirming the excellent mechanical health of this classic Omega caliber. Strap The watch is paired with a striking textured leather strap in a rich reddish-brown hue. The strap features a deeply embossed pattern with black edging and contrasting brown stitching, complementing the vintage character of the stainless steel case and the crisp silver dial. Condition This Omega Genève is presented in excellent vintage condition. The absolute highlight is the pristine silver sunburst dial, which has survived the decades with remarkable clarity and virtually no signs of degradation. The stainless steel case shows expected, honest surface wear and light scratches but maintains a strong, authentic vintage presence. The mechanical condition is equally impressive, with the recently serviced Caliber 565 movement running exceptionally well. Dimensions The stainless steel case measures 35 mm in diameter, excluding the signed crown. This classic mid-century proportion offers an elegant and comfortable presence on the wrist, sitting low enough to slip easily under a cuff while maintaining enough visual weight for daily wear. Remarks Finding a vintage Omega with a dial this clean is becoming increasingly difficult. The combination of the flawless sunburst finish, the striking black-accented indices, and the highly capable Caliber 565 movement makes this Genève a standout piece. It is a quintessential vintage dress watch that offers tremendous value, historical pedigree, and daily reliability. History The Genève nomenclature was first introduced by Omega in the 1950s to designate their highest-tier dress watches, originally created to celebrate the brand's success at the Geneva Observatory precision trials. By the late 1960s and early 1970s, the Genève line had evolved into Omega's most versatile and commercially successful collection, capturing a significant portion of the brand's production. These watches were designed to offer Omega's legendary in-house movements and timeless styling to a broader audience, resulting in some of the most reliable and aesthetically enduring timepieces of the era. / Second Vintage SKU: OME-OGA-0017