Omega - Genève - No reserve price - 535.0026 - Women - 1974

Presented for auction by Second Vintage This elegant ladies timepiece perfectly encapsulates the refined design language of the 1970s. The Omega Genève line has long been celebrated for offering sophisticated, reliable watches that blend everyday versatility with undeniable elegance. This particular example stands out with its beautifully textured integrated-style bracelet and a classic silver sunburst dial. Powered by a robust in-house manual wind movement, it represents an era when ladies watches were crafted with the same mechanical integrity and attention to detail as their larger counterparts, offering collectors a charming and highly wearable piece of horological history. Brand: Omega Model: Genève Reference Number: 535.0026 Serial Number: 38522620 Movement: Manual Wind Caliber 635 Dial: Silver sunburst dial with applied black-accented indices, showing minor age-consistent spotting Case Size: 23 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: 20-Micron Gold-Plated with Stainless Steel Caseback Production Year: 1974 Condition: Good vintage condition with honest wear to the case and a well-preserved dial. Dial and Hands The watch features a classic silver sunburst dial that catches the light beautifully, providing a dynamic backdrop for the applied gold-tone baton indices. These indices are detailed with black inserts, enhancing legibility and complementing the matching gold-tone baton hands, which also feature central black stripes. The typography is crisp, with the applied Omega logo and printed serif Omega text at twelve o'clock, and the clean sans-serif Genève script at six o'clock. Upon close inspection, the dial remains highly attractive but does exhibit some minor age-consistent spotting and localized dust marks, most notably near the ten and two o'clock positions. The hands remain in excellent shape, free of significant oxidation. Case and Crystal The 23 mm case is crafted from 20-micron gold-plated brass and is fitted with a smooth bezel and elegantly swept lugs. The case profile retains its original shape, though it displays honest signs of vintage wear. There are visible surface scratches and notable rubbing to the gold plating, particularly along the sharp edges of the lugs and the case flanks, revealing the base metal beneath in certain areas. The watch is fitted with a domed acrylic crystal that shows light surface scratches consistent with normal use. The original fluted crown, proudly bearing the embossed Omega logo, remains sharp and easily operable. The stainless steel snap-on caseback is cleanly preserved, featuring crisp factory engravings on the interior. Movement Powering this Genève is the Omega Caliber 635, a beautifully finished 17-jewel manual wind movement featuring Omega signature copper-toned plating. The movement is remarkably clean, with the caliber number and the serial number 38522620 clearly stamped on the bridges, dating the production precisely to 1974. The brushed finishing on the train wheel bridge and the polished screw heads present wonderfully under inspection. Performing well within expected vintage tolerances, running strong and steady. The timegrapher results indicate a performance of +20 to +25 seconds per day. Strap The watch is paired with a stunning period-correct gold-tone bracelet featuring an intricate bark-like textured pattern that flows seamlessly from the case. The endlinks are distinctly stamped with the code 04ALA, indicating an authentic pairing. The bracelet shows light signs of wear consistent with the case but remains structurally sound and highly attractive on the wrist. Condition This timepiece is presented in good vintage condition. It displays an honest, unpolished character with visible wear and plating loss on the case edges, alongside light surface marks on the acrylic crystal. The dial shows minor, charming age spots that do not detract from its overall beauty. The mechanical movement is exceptionally clean and functions reliably. Dimensions The case measures 23 mm in diameter, excluding the crown. The included bracelet will accommodate a wrist size of up to 17 cm. Remarks This Omega Genève is a delightful representation of mid-century ladies watchmaking. The combination of the textured gold-tone bracelet, the classic sunburst dial, and the reliable manual wind caliber makes it a versatile accessory that bridges the gap between fine jewelry and mechanical horology. It is a piece that carries its history with grace. History Introduced in 1953, the Genève collection was originally created to honor the city of Geneva, a historic hub of Swiss watchmaking. By the 1970s, the Genève line had evolved to encompass a wide variety of styles, capturing a significant portion of the Omega catalog. It became renowned for offering the brand exceptional quality and precision in more contemporary, fashion-forward designs. Ladies Genève models from this era are particularly noted for their elegant proportions and the continued use of high-quality, in-house mechanical movements during a time when the industry was beginning to shift toward quartz technology. / Second Vintage SKU: OME-OGX-0096