1972 Omega Geneve Vintage Mens Automatic Bracelet Watch, Quick-Setting Date - Stainless Steel

Today's offering showcases this gorgeously restored example of one of Omega's classic vintage gent's Geneve watches. It has a very retro waterproof style Omega case, strong black dial, and fine automatic movement with quick-setting date. The early 1970's produced some really interesting watches for Omega. While the Speedmaster was headed for the Moon and the Seamaster continued its evolution as a professional tool watch, the Genève line became Omega's canvas for exploring modern design. This ref. 166.099 captures the forward-looking style of the era while retaining all of the mechanical quality that made Omega one of Switzerland's premier manufacturers. Powering it is Omega's automatic caliber 1481 engine. Jointly developed by Omega and Tissot in the late 60's into 1970, it exclusively powered watches in the Geneve line. Its most striking feature is how the date quick-sets - by repeatedly pushing the crown in. It has all of its original parts and has just finished a true expertly done restoration. The watch presents in gorgeous condition. Our photos couldn't do it justice. Its robust yet shapely case with water-resistant style screw down back presents as mint with light signs of previous polishing to the back. On the wrist it presents as gorgeous mint. Its matte black dial, which has a timeless design, has been meticulously restored - the printing could pass as Omega factory done to the naked eye. And its original integral bracelet has mild stretch - its finish presents as mint. As part of the restoration, a Master Watchmaker has just fully overhauled the movement. It is running extremely strong and true, keeping time on par with a new Omega in our testing position. For the finishing touch, we have meticulously detailed it making it ready for immediate enjoyment. Included with the purchase is a one-year warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate. A half-century old Omega that presents like new on the wrist! Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center. Omega Geneve: Omega watches can be found on the wrists of many prominent figures including Pierce Brosnan, Michael Schumacher, Michael Phelps, Ernie Els, Prince William, and one graced the wrist of President John F. Kennedy. Omega has been the official timekeeper for 21 Olympic Games and is the official chronometer of NASA. Beginning in 1953 Omega placed the name Geneve on the dials of some of the members of the 30mm collection which at the time were produced in the company's workshops in Geneve (to put Geneve on a dial of a watch certain components and processes must take place in Geneve). According to Omega the name referred to the Genevan Observatory where the early 30mm calibers set a number of records. They later expanded the use of the model name to other watches like this one. Manufacturer: Omega Country of origin: Switzerland Serial number: 34,699,080 Year built: c. 1972 Model: Geneve, Ref. ST 166.099 Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Sweep Seconds, Quick-Setting Date Designed for: Men Case material: Stainless steel Case markings (inside): Omega Watch Co, Swiss Made, Acier Inoxydable, 166.099 Case condition: Presents as mint with light signs of previous polishing to the back. On the wrist it presents as gorgeous mint. Dimensions: 34.5mm wide (excluding crown - 37.5mm including crown), 40mm long lug tip-to-tip, 12mm thick Dial: Matte black, steel indexes topped with white, signed Omega Geneve outer minute track, expertly restored Hands: Original, steel batons Movement type: Caliber 1481, self-winding, copper colored, shock resistant Movement markings: : Omega, Swiss, 1481, 33,747,976 Jewels: 17 rubies Beat frequency: 21,600 BPH Band: Original, signed Omega 1186/215 no. 11, sized to fit a wrist up to approx. just under 7.7 inches, adjustable, mild stretch - finish presents as mint Crystal: Acrylic, appears original and no longer signed, excellent condition Servicing: Yes, as part of the restoration a Master Watchmaker has overhauled it. Timing: Timed on to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized timing system. It is running extremely strong and true, keeping time on par with a new Omega in our testing position. Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center. Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee