Name: Omega - Vintage Genève Automatic Date - Ref. 166.070 – Cal. 565 - Unisex - 1970-1979
Brand: Omega
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Asta di orologi Omega vintage

Dalla Omega, la leggenda dell’alta orologeria svizzera, ecco il classico Genève Automatic Date (Ref. 166.070), che unisce un’eccellenza meccanica a proporzioni di orologio da sera senza tempo. Celebrate ampiamente dai collezionisti per ospitare uno dei movimenti automatici più robusti e affidabili del marchio — il Calibro Omega 565 in-house finito in rame/rosa-oro con 24 rubini, dotato di regolatore a microregolatore a collo d’oca —, questo pezzo è corredato da una solida cassa in acciaio inossidabile realizzata dall’antico fabbricante di casse Centrale Boîtes (CB), con quadrante lucido nero profondo rifinito professionalmente, una finestrella data incorniciata alle 3, e la comoda meccanica quickset a 

From Omega, the legend of Swiss luxury watchmaking, this is the classic Genève Automatic Date (Ref. 166.070), uniting mechanical excellence with timeless dress-watch proportions. Widely celebrated by collectors for housing one of the brand's most robust and reliable automatic movements—the copper/rose-gilt finished 24-jewel in-house Omega Caliber 565 featuring a swan-neck micrometer regulator—this piece comes with a solid stainless steel case crafted by historic casemaker Centrale Boîtes (CB), a professionally refinished glossy deep black dial, a framed date aperture at 3 o'clock, and the convenient pump quickset mechanism, presenting a balanced, noble, and versatile vintage wrist presence.  
​Technical Specifications
​Brand / Model / Reference: Omega Genève Automatic Date – Ref. 166.070 (Circa 1969–1970, Swiss Made)  
​Movement: Authentic Swiss-made, 24-jewel (Twenty-Four 24 Jewels), copper-finished in-house Omega Caliber 565 automatic movement. The rotor and bridges are cleanly stamped with "OMEGA WATCH Co SWISS", "TWENTY-FOUR 24 JEWELS", Cal. 565, and movement serial number 2985xxxx. The 29.8 million serial range dates production to approximately 1969–1970.  
​Features a gold-framed date window at 3 o'clock.  
​Operates the signature Caliber 565 "pump" quickset mechanism (repeatedly pulling the crown out to the outer position advances the date instantaneously by one day), functioning properly as intended.  
​Case Dimensions & Profile: Approximately 37 mm including the winding crown (approx. 35 mm excluding crown / vertical lug-to-lug length approx. 41 mm). Its sharp downturned lugs, circular satin-brushed top bezel plane, and domed crystal lend a clean, balanced dress presence on the wrist. Case thickness and profile contours can be inspected in the side photographs.  
​Case & Crown Structure: Solid stainless steel (Acier Inoxydable) case construction bearing the prestigious Centrale Boîtes hallmark (CB). Fitted with a genuine knurled steel winding crown embossed with the Omega logo. Due to age and regular use, honest vintage hairline scratches and light period-appropriate handling marks are present across the brushed top surface, polished flanks, lugs, and steel caseback.  
​Caseback: Original notched solid stainless steel screw-down back. The exterior face features period-correct circular brushing and the "WATERPROOF" engraving. The interior face is stamped with "ACIER INOXYDABLE", the Omega triangular hallmark "OMEGA WATCH Co - FAB. SUISSE - SWISS MADE", the "CB" casemaker mark, and reference stamp 166.070.  
​Dial and Hands: A deep black dial that has been professionally repainted/refinished (redial) in the past. Appointed with an applied gold-toned Omega emblem, white "OMEGA AUTOMATIC", "Genève", "T SWISS MADE T" script at 6 o'clock, faceted gilt baton hour markers, and matching gold-toned dress hands.  
​Strap & Buckle: Fitted with a brand-new, high-quality black lizard-grain leather strap with tonal stitching, secured with a stainless steel pin buckle. Please note that the strap and buckle are non-original (aftermarket).  
​Condition & Accessories Details
​Operational Status: The 24-jewel in-house Omega Caliber 565 automatic movement .  
​Authenticity: Highly collectible vintage configuration retaining its CB-manufactured stainless steel case, reference-stamped screw-down back, signed winding crown, and authentic Caliber 565 movement.  
​Please Note: The Ref. 166.070 powered by Caliber 565 represents one of the most reliable automatic references from Omega's golden era of movement manufacturing. Honest age-appropriate hairline wear on the case, the professionally refinished black dial (repainted/redial), and the aftermarket strap  Due to its vintage nature, no water resistance warranty is provided. For cross-border or international shipments, any potential customs duties, taxes, or additional clearance fees are entirely the responsibility of the buyer. Please inspect all macro photographs thoroughly prior to purchasing.

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Omega - Vintage Genève Automatic Date - Ref. 166.070 – Cal. 565 - Unisex - 1970-1979

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