Omega - Genève - Automatic - Quickset - Men - 1968

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Erwin Dekker
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Omega Genève Automatic Date 166.041 - Cal. 565 - Excellent Accuracy - Quickset Date - New Strap - 1970s Vintage

Offered for auction is this elegant vintage Omega Genève automatic, notable for its good accuracy, quickset date function, and a brand-new elegant strap with quick-release pins.

Brand: Omega
Model: Genève
Reference: 166.041
Movement: Automatic calibre 565 (Omega manufacture, with quickset date)
Approximate year: 1970s
Case: stainless steel
Diameter: ~35 mm excluding crown
Function: date at 3 o'clock (quickset)
Crystal: plexiglass
Performance:
The watch shows good accuracy for its age, with an approximate measurement of:
+2 seconds/day, amplitude ~194°, beat error 0.3 ms
(very good precision results)
Condition:
Original dial with attractive vintage patina (not restored)
Case in good condition with normal signs of wear
Crown signed Omega
New, unworn strap (not original)
Movement in proper working order

The Omega 565 caliber is a movement known for its reliability and for incorporating a quickset date function, a feature highly valued in vintage watches.

An excellent example of a classic Omega, ready to wear and enjoy or add to a collection.

It will be carefully packaged for shipping.

Omega Genève Automatic Date 166.041 - Cal. 565 - Excellent Accuracy - Quickset Date - New Strap - 1970s Vintage

Offered for auction is this elegant vintage Omega Genève automatic, notable for its good accuracy, quickset date function, and a brand-new elegant strap with quick-release pins.

Brand: Omega
Model: Genève
Reference: 166.041
Movement: Automatic calibre 565 (Omega manufacture, with quickset date)
Approximate year: 1970s
Case: stainless steel
Diameter: ~35 mm excluding crown
Function: date at 3 o'clock (quickset)
Crystal: plexiglass
Performance:
The watch shows good accuracy for its age, with an approximate measurement of:
+2 seconds/day, amplitude ~194°, beat error 0.3 ms
(very good precision results)
Condition:
Original dial with attractive vintage patina (not restored)
Case in good condition with normal signs of wear
Crown signed Omega
New, unworn strap (not original)
Movement in proper working order

The Omega 565 caliber is a movement known for its reliability and for incorporating a quickset date function, a feature highly valued in vintage watches.

An excellent example of a classic Omega, ready to wear and enjoy or add to a collection.

It will be carefully packaged for shipping.

Details

Brand
Omega
Gender
Men
Model
Genève
Band material
Leather
Reference number
Automatic - Quickset
Shipped insured
No
Repainted dial
No
Period
1960-1969
Movement
Automatic
Dial colour
Silver
Case material
Steel
Original box included
No
Original papers included
No
Case diameter
35 mm
Original warranty included
No
Condition
Very good - minor signs of wear
Year
1968
SpainVerified
Private

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