Omega - Genève - No reserve price - 166 0174 / 366 0833 - Men - 1973

Now available at auction from Second Vintage

This 1973 Omega Genève showcases a striking brown sunburst dial preserved in excellent condition, framed by classic 1970s case geometry. Designed with an integrated bracelet and powered by the Omega Caliber 1022, this piece offers a highly charismatic presentation and honest character typical of the era.

Brand: Omega
Model: Geneve
Reference Number: 166 0174 / 366 0833
Serial Number: 37409633
Movement: Automatic Caliber 1022
Dial: Brown sunburst with applied indices
Case Size: 36mm (excluding the crown)
Case Material: Gold-plated, stainless steel caseback
Production Year: 1973
Condition: Good vintage condition. Timegrapher: +8+12s/day, performing remarkably well.

Dial and Hands
The striking and well-preserved dial features a brown sunburst finish in excellent condition. The applied indices with white inserts are clean, complementing the crisp and intact printed text. A clean day-date window is positioned at three o'clock. The gold-tone baton hands feature white inserts and display some light oxidation and aging visible on the metal surfaces, matching the original character of the watch.

Case and Crystal
The 36mm gold-plated case features a smooth integrated bezel, displaying classic 1970s geometry. The case shows honest wear consistent with age, including visible scratches, handling marks, and some plating wear and tarnishing on the edges, lugs, and bezel. The stainless steel caseback remains in good condition. The signed Omega crown shows visible plating wear. A domed acrylic crystal protects the dial and remains clear, with some light surface scratches and dust.

Movement
Powering this watch is the copper-colored Omega Caliber 1022 automatic movement. The plates and bridges are clean, showing no obvious signs of corrosion or damage, and display crisp engravings including OMEGA, the serial number 37409633, 1022, and SWISS. The timegrapher records a rate of +8+12s/day. Exhibiting remarkable accuracy and consistency, performing brilliantly for a vintage timepiece.

Strap
The watch is fitted with its original signed bracelet. This integrated gold-plated design features a signed Omega clasp and accommodates a maximum wrist size of 18cm. It shows normal use with visible scratches, scuffs, and plating wear throughout, maintaining an honest and original character.

Condition
Good vintage condition. The watch displays honest wear consistent with its age, showing visible scratches, handling marks, and plating wear across the case, bezel, crown, and original bracelet. The stainless steel caseback remains well preserved. The striking brown dial is in excellent condition with crisp printed text, while the original hands exhibit light oxidation and aging. The movement presents cleanly and, supported by the timegrapher data, is performing very strongly.

Dimensions
Case Size: 36mm (excluding the crown)

Remarks
This Genève offers a classic 1970s Omega design highlighted by a highly attractive brown sunburst dial. The integrated original bracelet and the strong performance of the Caliber 1022 make this a charismatic and highly wearable vintage collector watch.

History
The Omega Genève line represents a significant era of reliable and aesthetically distinct mechanical watchmaking. The reference 166.0174 features a 36mm case designed to integrate seamlessly with its bracelet. The double reference numbers on the caseback indicate that the back fits two case types, with the 366 prefix specifically denoting the integrated bracelet version. The Omega caliber 1022 used in this model is an automatic movement equipped with a hacking function and quickset day-date adjustment, reflecting the practical technical advancements of the period.

Payment and Shipping
Payment must be completed within 1–3 days after purchase.
Your watch will be professionally and securely packaged, then shipped with tracking and insurance for your peace of mind.
We use fast express shipping, with typical delivery within 1–4 business days, depending on the destination.
Please note that vintage watches may show minor signs of wear, aging, or imperfections, which are considered normal for watches of this age.
We kindly ask you to review all photos carefully before bidding. We photograph each watch from multiple angles to provide the most accurate representation possible, and the photos form an important part of the description.
The timegrapher assessment if provided is seen as an indication of the movement’s condition under fully wound testing conditions. As with all vintage watches, results may vary in daily use.
If you have any concerns regarding functionality or defects after delivery, please contact us within 3 days of receiving the watch so we can assist you.
As with all used watches, water resistance is not guaranteed.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us after the auction ends.

/ Second Vintage

SKU: OME-GXX-0046