Omega - Genève Caliber 613 Date Tonneau - No reserve price - 136.041 - Men - 1969

Now available at auction from Second Vintage A classic late-sixties timepiece with a uniquely aged dial, this Omega Genève presents a distinct visual identity characterized by heavy, even patina. The tonneau-style case preserves its honest brushed finishing, housing a beautifully clean, manual-wind Caliber 613 movement that continues to perform exceptionally well. Brand: Omega Model: Genève Reference Number: 136.041 Serial Number: 28159987 Movement: Manual-wind Caliber 613, 17 jewels Dial: Silver sunburst with heavy spotting and applied baton indices Case Size: 34 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Stainless Steel Production Year: 1969 Condition: Good vintage condition. Timegrapher: -10-15s/day with strong amplitude, performing remarkably well. Dial and Hands The silver sunburst dial features heavy, even spotting and freckling across its entire surface, creating a distinct and highly aged visual character. Applied baton indices with black inserts remain intact, while the printed text remains crisp and legible. A stepped date window frame at three o'clock is clean and well-defined. The matching stick hands carry black inserts alongside lume plots that have darkened significantly over time. Minor oxidation is visible on the metal surfaces of the hands under magnification. Case and Crystal The stainless steel tonneau-style case displays honest wear, with the brushed finish on the top surfaces still visible. The polished flanks and smooth integrated bezel show moderate scratches, scuffs, and handling marks. The case edges are generally well-defined but exhibit normal wear consistent with age. A signed Omega crown features well-defined knurling with minor wear. The domed acrylic crystal is generally clear, presenting some minor surface scratches visible at certain angles. Movement Powering this watch is the manual-wind Omega Caliber 613, featuring seventeen jewels and adjusted to two positions. The copper-colored plating is bright and remarkably clean, showing no visible signs of corrosion, moisture damage, or heavy tool marks. The screw heads and jewels appear in excellent condition, complementing the crisp factory engravings. Exhibiting remarkable accuracy and consistency, performing brilliantly for a vintage timepiece. The timegrapher records -10-15s/day with strong amplitude. Strap The watch is fitted with a brown leather strap featuring contrast white stitching. This modern strap appears unworn or very lightly used, offering a comfortable and stylish pairing for the tonneau case. Condition Good vintage condition. The dial presents a highly unique, heavily spotted patina, while the case shows honest wear with visible brushing and moderate scratches on the polished flanks. The hands exhibit significant darkening to the lume and minor oxidation. The pristine Caliber 613 movement remains exceptionally 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 highly individualized aesthetic due to its evenly freckled dial. Combined with the exceptionally clean Caliber 613 movement and a classic tonneau case shape, it is a compelling vintage Omega with genuine character. History The Omega Genève collection was introduced in 1953 as a tribute to the brand's Swiss heritage and the rigorous standards of Geneva's watchmaking traditions. By the late 1960s, the Genève line had evolved into a cornerstone of Omega's offerings, providing reliable and elegantly designed timepieces for everyday wear. The Caliber 613 movement within this example is highly regarded for its precision and robust architecture, featuring a practical quickset date mechanism. This era of Omega production remains highly respected for delivering enduring mechanical quality housed in classic, versatile designs. / Second Vintage SKU: OME-GXX-0002