WHY WE CURATED IT:
Genève models are some of the best value Omegas. Initially a flagship dress line in the 50s, Genèves took a backseat in the 60s as Speedmasters/Seamasters rose to fame. But Omega kept iterating, bringing affordability to wrists without compromising mechanical quality. By the late 60s–70s, they experimented with shapes and formats de rigueur, like this integrated bracelet style model which was just starting to gain traction. Love the simplicity of this silhouette, the brutalist/industrial styling (not unlike a Royal Oak), the monochromatic colourway and the wonderful proportions on the wrist. Equipped with a respected, solid, robust and serviceable Omega Cal. 613 from the 6xx series. Dripping with wabi-sabi vintage charm!
CONDITION:
7.5/10, with signs of honest careful use, remarkably well preserved for a watch over half a century old. Crystal has small marks and dial has signs of aging but very charming as a result. Hands and indices are clean and pretty exceptional for the age, with creamy, intact tritium lume plots. Bracelet has very minor stretch and in remarkably great condition. Movement in good health with to-spec power reserve, good amplitude, very low beat error and accurate to ±10 secs/day averaged from 6 timegrapher positions.
DIMENSIONS:
35.1mm width excl. crown
40.5mm length incl. lugs
9.9mm thickness
Visual dial width ~29mm
Wrist in photos is 15.8cm in circumference
CRYSTAL:
Omega-signed Hesalite
CASE:
Steel
WATER RESISTANCE:
Assumed none, as per vintage watches
STRAP:
Original Omega bracelet (max wrist 17cm)
CALIBRE:
Omega Cal. 613, 3-hander manual-winding with quickset date
COMES WITH:
Watch, original bracelet and clasp
TERMS OF SALE:
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