Omega - Genève - No reserve price - 136.011 - Men - 1969

Now available at auction from Second Vintage A classic late-60s Omega Genève with a distinctive patinated dial. This 1969 example distinguishes itself through a heavy, even stardust spotting across the dial, transforming a traditional dress watch into a highly individual vintage timepiece. Powered by the reliable manual-wind Caliber 613 and featuring the recognized Seamaster Seahorse medallion on its caseback, the watch offers superb mechanical performance paired with honest, undeniable aesthetic character. Brand: Omega Model: Genève Reference Number: 136.011 Serial Number: 28165214 Movement: Manual-wind Caliber 613 Dial: Heavily patinated with a pronounced stardust effect Case Size: 34 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Stainless Steel Production Year: 1969 Condition: Good vintage condition. Timegrapher: +8+10s/day, performing remarkably well. Dial and Hands The dial exhibits a heavy, even spotting and patina across its entire surface, creating a pronounced stardust effect that gives the watch a unique visual identity. Despite this intense aging, the applied steel indices with black inserts remain fully intact, and the printed text alongside the minute track remains crisp and entirely legible. A neatly framed date window is positioned at three o'clock. The matching stick hands feature black inserts and luminous material, showing visible oxidation and minor surface wear on the metal. The lume plots display aging consistent with the dial, completing the watch's cohesive vintage character. Case and Crystal The 34 mm stainless steel case features brushed lug tops contrasting with a smooth polished steel bezel. The metal shows moderate scratches, scuffs, and handling marks consistent with its age and honest wear. The exterior caseback is distinguished by a clearly visible Seamaster Seahorse medallion, a known configuration for some Genève models of this era, while the inner caseback is correctly stamped with Omega markings and the 136.011 reference number. The signed crown features the Omega logo and well-defined knurling with minor wear. A clear, domed acrylic crystal protects the dial, presenting in excellent condition with no major scratches, cracks, or crazing visible. Movement Inside the case beats the copper-toned Omega Caliber 613 manual-wind movement, featuring 17 jewels and adjusted to two positions. The movement maintains a clean appearance with crisp, fully legible engravings and no obvious signs of corrosion, moisture damage, or deep scratches. The quickset date caliber is running beautifully, with the timegrapher recording +8+10s/day. Exhibiting remarkable accuracy and consistency, performing brilliantly for a vintage timepiece. Strap The watch is fitted with a fresh brown leather strap featuring white contrast stitching. The strap appears in near-new condition, showing minimal wear, and perfectly complements the warm tones of the aged dial. Condition Good vintage condition. The watch presents an honest, aged aesthetic characterized by the heavy dial patina and visible oxidation on the hands. The stainless steel case and bezel show moderate scratches and scuffs typical of a worn vintage piece, yet the case shape remains structurally sound with a well-preserved caseback medallion. The movement is clean and, supported by the recorded timegrapher result, is performing very strongly. Dimensions The case measures 34 mm in diameter, excluding the crown. Remarks This Genève offers a compelling mix of reliable Omega mechanics and distinct visual aging. The pronounced dial patina and the presence of the Seamaster caseback medallion make this a highly individual example of late-60s Omega design. History The Genève line was introduced by Omega in 1953 as an homage to its workshops in Geneva, representing elegant, reliable timepieces that often shared components with the Seamaster and Constellation families. By the late 1960s, the Genève collection had expanded to include a wide variety of case shapes and dial designs, becoming one of Omega's most popular ranges. The inclusion of the Caliber 613 manual-wind movement provided owners with a robust, precision-focused engine featuring a practical quickset date function, ensuring these watches remained highly capable daily wearers. / Second Vintage SKU: OME-OGX-0075