Omega - omega quartz - No reserve price - Men - 1980-1989

Omega Seamaster Genève Quartz Vintage

Description:

Elegant Omega Seamaster Genève Quartz from the late 1980s, a representative piece of the technological transition that revolutionized Swiss watchmaking. This model blends the classic sobriety of the Genève collection with the precision and reliability of Omega's first electronic movements developed during the quartz era.

Its refined black satin-finish dial, white applied indices, and stylized white hands create a minimalist, timeless aesthetic. The gold-plated case preserves the fine, elegant lines characteristic of dress watches of the era, making it a very comfortable and versatile piece for daily wear.

History and context:

The Omega Seamaster Genève line was one of the brand’s most successful collections during the 1980s and 1990s.

At the end of the 1980s, Omega incorporated high-precision quartz movements to address the so-called “quartz crisis,” while maintaining the brand’s quality of manufacture and finishes that had earned it worldwide fame.

The reference visible on the interior of the case back corresponds to one of these elegant Genève Quartz references produced roughly between 1980 and 1990.

Technical features

Brand: Omega
Model: Seamaster Genève Quartz
Origin: Switzerland
Period: Late 80s / early 90s

Movement:
Quartz Omega (ETA)
Swiss made
High precision
Functions:
Hours
Minutes

Case:
Stainless steel
Screw-down case back in stainless steel
Inner markings:
Fond Acier Inoxydable
Omega Watch Co.
Swiss Made

Dial:
Original black satin dial
Seamaster Genève inscription
Applied Omega logo

Crystal:
Original domed mineral crystal
Crown:
Non-signed Omega

Bracelet:
Grey leather strap
Actual measurements approximate
Based on the Omega reference and observed proportions:

Case:
Crown-independent diameter: 31 mm
Diameter with crown: 33 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Lug-to-lug distance: 18 mm
Lug length: 37 mm

These measurements are consistent with Geneva Quartz dress watches produced by Omega in the late 1980s.

Condition:

Dial:
Original silvered dial with visible aging signs and small marks distributed across the surface. It retains the original Omega Genève imprint and original applied indices.

Case:
The case maintains the steel’s shine. It shows normal signs of wear and small superficial losses consistent with over four decades of age.

Movement:
The ETA quartz movement is complete and original according to the provided photos. The visible electronics and coil correspond to an authentic movement from the era.

Crystal:
Shows scratches and signs of wear inherent to its age, potentially improvable with professional polishing.

Bracelet:
Grey leather strap with visible wear but functional and in keeping with the watch’s vintage character.

Highlights for collectors
Identified reference
The internal reference remains clearly visible on the case back, an important element for authentication.

Genève original:
Belongs to one of Omega’s most emblematic lines during the 1970s.
Early Swiss quarts
Represents a fundamental historical stage in the evolution of modern watchmaking.
Elegant and minimalist design
An extremely slim and comfortable watch that retains Omega’s classic aesthetic.
Market value (2025, indicative)
The photos and description are part of the binding description.