Omega Genève 162.0052 (1973)

Now available at auction from Second Vintage This classic 1970s Omega Genève features a distinctive square case and a pristine vertically brushed gold-tone dial. Preserved in excellent condition, it remains fitted with its original signed beads-of-rice bracelet and houses the high-beat Omega Caliber 1012 automatic movement, offering a striking vintage presence on the wrist. Brand: Omega Model: Geneve Reference Number: 162.0052 Serial Number: 37273485 Movement: Automatic Caliber 1012 Dial: Vertically brushed gold-tone Case Size: 31mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Gold-plated, stainless steel caseback Production Year: 1973 Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Timegrapher: +1+3s/day, performing remarkably well. Dial and Hands The dial is exceptionally clean and well preserved, presenting a striking vertically brushed gold-tone finish. Applied indices with black inserts provide excellent contrast, complemented by matching black stick hands that exhibit a clean finish with no visible corrosion or paint loss. The printing remains sharp and crisp throughout, showing no visible spotting or damage. Case and Crystal The distinctive square, cushion-shaped case displays honest wear consistent with its age, retaining well-defined overall geometry. The gold-plated surfaces show light surface scratches and some visible plating wear on the rear edges near the stainless steel caseback. Its integrated bezel design flows smoothly into the case profile, while the gold-tone crown is signed with the Omega logo and shows light wear. A flat acrylic crystal protects the dial, bearing some light surface scratches visible under certain lighting angles. Movement Inside the case is the Omega Caliber 1012 automatic movement, featuring the brand's signature copper-colored finishing. The plates and bridges are clean with no visible corrosion, and the signed rotor remains present and clearly engraved. Stamped with the serial number 37273485 matching the era, the movement is in excellent visual condition. The timegrapher records a rate of +1+3s/day. Exhibiting remarkable accuracy and consistency, performing brilliantly for a vintage timepiece. Strap The watch is fitted with its original signed gold-tone beads-of-rice style bracelet, an attractive original component that displays honest wear. The bracelet features a signed Omega clasp and endlinks marked 609. It exhibits normal surface scratches and light wear to the plating, accommodating a maximum wrist size of up to 19cm. Condition Excellent vintage condition. The watch is highly attractive, anchored by an exceptionally clean and well-preserved dial and flawless handset. The square case retains well-defined geometry while displaying honest light surface scratches and minor plating wear on the rear edges. The original beads-of-rice bracelet complements the case with matching normal wear and light plating fade. The flat acrylic crystal shows minor surface scratches. Supported by the recorded timegrapher result of +1+3s/day, the movement is performing very strongly. Dimensions The case measures 31mm in diameter (excluding the crown). Remarks This Geneve offers a highly distinctive 1970s aesthetic with its square cushion case and striking vertically brushed dial. Preserved in excellent overall condition and complete with its original signed beads-of-rice bracelet, it is a fantastic example of Omega's diverse design language from the era. History In 1973, Omega officially included the reference ST 162.0052 in its international collection. The model features a distinctive square or TV-style case that intentionally departs from traditional round watch designs, reflecting the bold aesthetic shifts of the 1970s. Powering the watch is the Omega Caliber 1012, a high-beat automatic movement introduced in 1972 that includes a practical quickset date function. This combination of robust in-house mechanics and unique case geometry makes the 162.0052 a fascinating snapshot of Omega's mid-century catalog. / Second Vintage SKU: OME-GXX-0030