Omega Genève 166 0168 (1973)

Presented for auction by Second Vintage A classic and versatile vintage Omega Genève, this 1973 timepiece pairs an honest gold-plated case with a beautifully preserved vertically brushed champagne dial. Driven by the clearly marked Omega caliber 1012 automatic movement, it retains its signed crown and comes fitted with a signed Omega buckle, offering a highly accessible and attractive entry into vintage Swiss watchmaking. Brand: Omega Model: Genève Reference Number: 166 0168 Serial Number: 37295803 Movement: Automatic, Caliber 1012 Dial: Vertically brushed champagne with applied indices Case Size: 37mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Gold-plated (20 microns) over stainless steel back Production Year: 1973 Condition: Good vintage condition. Timegrapher: +2+6s/day, performing remarkably well. Dial and Hands The vertically brushed champagne dial is a well-preserved highlight of this watch, presenting in excellent condition. Its crisp applied indices feature black inserts, complemented by intact lume plots at the outer edges. All printing remains sharp and fully legible. In contrast, the stick hands with matching black inserts are in fair condition, displaying visible age through oxidation, spotting, and surface degradation on their metal finish. Case and Crystal The gold-plated case shows honest wear, characterized by normal surface scratches and some minor softening on the lug edges. A smooth integrated bezel surrounds the dial, carrying light surface scratches consistent with the rest of the case. The watch retains its gold-tone crown, which is clearly signed with the Omega logo and features well-defined fluting. The interior of the stainless steel caseback is marked with the plating specifications. Protecting the dial is a domed acrylic crystal, which remains generally clear with minor superficial scratches typical of the material. Movement Powering this watch is a copper-colored Omega caliber 1012 automatic movement. The plates and bridges appear relatively clean with minor signs of age, while the rotor shows typical light wear. Factory engravings clearly read OMEGA, SWISS, 37295803, and 1012. The timegrapher records a rate of +2+6s/day. Exhibiting remarkable accuracy and consistency, performing brilliantly for a vintage timepiece. Strap The watch is paired with a classic black leather strap in good wearable condition. It is fitted with a gold-tone Omega signed buckle that properly complements the case material. Condition Good vintage condition. The gold-plated case and smooth bezel display honest wear and normal surface scratches, alongside minor softening on the lug edges. While the champagne dial is remarkably well-preserved, the hands show noticeable aging, including oxidation and spotting. The domed acrylic crystal has only minor superficial scratches. Supported by the recorded timegrapher result, the movement is performing very strongly. Dimensions The case measures 37mm (excluding the crown). Remarks This Genève offers a beautifully preserved vertically brushed dial that catches the light wonderfully. Complete with its signed crown and signed buckle, it delivers a highly recognizable and dependable vintage Omega experience. History The Genève line was produced in large numbers, making it a highly accessible and recognizable vintage collection. Originally introduced to celebrate the precision records Omega achieved at the Geneva Observatory, the line evolved by the 1970s to encompass a wide variety of versatile, everyday watches. Powered by robust movements like the caliber 1012, these pieces provided reliable automatic timekeeping wrapped in classic mid-century and 1970s aesthetics. / Second Vintage SKU: OME-AGX-0013