Omega Genève 166.041 (1960-1969)

Now available at auction from Second Vintage This classic vintage Omega Genève presents a highly versatile 34mm stainless steel case paired with a handsome silver sunburst dial. Powered by the highly regarded Caliber 565 automatic movement featuring a quickset date, this circa 1968 timepiece offers an appealing blend of honest preservation and enduring mid-century design. Brand: Omega Model: Genève Reference Number: 166.041 Serial Number: 27245538 Movement: Automatic, Caliber 565, 24 Jewels Dial: Silver sunburst with applied black-insert indices Case Size: 34mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Stainless Steel Production Year: Circa 1968 Condition: Good vintage condition. Timegrapher: -20-22s/day, running strong and steady. Dial and Hands The dial displays a classic silver sunburst finish, complemented by applied baton indices featuring black inserts and a framed date window at the 3 o'clock position. Under macro inspection, the dial reveals minor spotting and light patina, maintaining an attractive vintage character. The original baton-style hands match the indices with their own black inserts, exhibiting visible oxidation, surface debris, and minor degradation on the metal edges. Case and Crystal The 34mm stainless steel case features brushed upper lugs transitioning smoothly to polished flanks, showing honest wear consistent with age while retaining its original finishes. Moderate scratches and scuffs are visible across the polished surfaces and the integrated smooth polished bezel. The caseback exterior bears a 'WATERPROOF' engraving, while the inner caseback correctly displays Omega branding and the 166.041 reference. A polished crown signed with the Omega logo shows minor surface wear. The domed acrylic crystal remains generally clear, presenting some minor surface scratches visible at specific angles. Movement Inside beats the copper-toned Omega Caliber 565 automatic movement, engraved with the Omega Watch Co signature, its serial number, and its 24-jewel count. The caliber is visually clean overall, showing some minor marks on the screw heads and light surface wear on the rotor. Performing well within expected vintage tolerances; running strong and steady. Strap The watch is fitted with a complementary brown leather strap featuring a textured pattern and white contrast stitching. The strap appears to be in lightly used condition. Condition Good vintage condition. The stainless steel case retains its original brushed and polished finishes, displaying moderate scratches and scuffs consistent with its age. The silver sunburst dial shows minor age-related spotting and light patina, while the original hands exhibit visible oxidation and surface debris. The domed acrylic crystal presents minor surface scratches. Supported by the recorded timegrapher result, the movement is performing well within expected vintage tolerances; running strong and steady. Dimensions The case size is 34mm, excluding the crown. Remarks This Omega Genève offers a handsome silver sunburst dial paired with the highly regarded Caliber 565 movement. Its versatile stainless steel proportions and honest vintage character make it a highly wearable addition to any collection. History The Omega Genève line was introduced in the mid-20th century to represent the brand's commitment to precision and elegant design. By the late 1960s, the Genève collection accounted for a significant portion of Omega's output, offering versatile timepieces that incorporated the same high-quality mechanical calibers found in their flagship models. The Caliber 565 remains highly respected among collectors for its robust architecture and practical quickset date mechanism, representing an excellent era of Swiss mechanical watchmaking. / Second Vintage SKU: OME-AGX-0026