Omega Genève Red Second – Automatic Date – Tropical Dial – 34 mm A distinctive vintage Swiss timepiece, this Omega Genève combines a stainless-steel case with a richly patinated tropical dial and a vivid red central seconds hand. The dial’s mottled bronze-brown tones contrast beautifully with the silver-tone markers and hands, giving this example a strongly individual appearance. Its balanced 34 mm proportions, automatic movement and practical date display complete an appealing watch for enthusiasts of vintage Omega. Technical Details Brand: Omega Model: Genève Automatic Date Case: Stainless steel Diameter: Approximately 34 mm, excluding the crown Crystal: Acrylic Dial: Tropical dial displaying mottled brown, bronze and grey tones, with applied baton hour markers Hands: Silver-tone hour and minute hands with dark inserts and a contrasting red central seconds hand Movement: Swiss automatic Omega mechanical movement Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds and date Calendar: Framed date window positioned at 3 o’clock Case back: Closed stainless-steel back Water resistance: Not tested Bracelet: Generic stainless-steel mesh bracelet Wrist size: Suitable for a wrist of up to approximately 21 cm Accessories: Supplied with a generic presentation box Condition Report Grade B – Good vintage condition, with signs of age and normal wear. The stainless-steel case presents scratches, small marks and wear around the bezel and lugs. The case back displays surface scratches, opening marks and faint personalised initials. The dial shows pronounced mottled patina and age-related discolouration across its surface, producing its tropical appearance. The applied markers and hands also display ageing and surface wear. The acrylic crystal presents light scratches and marks, while the generic mesh bracelet shows traces of use. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an essential part of the condition description. Water resistance has not been tested. Contact with water should therefore be avoided unless the watch is professionally pressure-tested and resealed. Story & Heritage The fascination of this Omega Genève lies in the way its restrained design accommodates a dial full of character. Its brown and bronze tones vary across the surface, creating depth and an appearance that changes with the light. This visible ageing gives the watch an individual identity within an otherwise clean, balanced composition. The red seconds hand provides a lively focal point against these muted colours. Silver-tone baton markers and matching hands introduce crisp geometric lines, while the framed date aperture adds a practical detail without dominating the dial. The softly contoured steel case complements the rounded dial opening, with short lugs maintaining compact proportions. Here, a stainless-steel mesh bracelet adds another texture, its fine woven links contrasting with the broader surfaces of the case. Inside, the automatic Omega movement brings the enduring appeal of mechanical watchmaking, powered by the motion of its wearer. With its tropical dial, expressive red seconds hand and understated proportions, this Genève offers an engaging combination of vintage character and everyday elegance. Internal Reference Number - XTM 268