OMEGA Geneve Automatic Ref. 165.070 - 1969
Brand: Omega
Year: 1969
Model: Geneve
Reference: 165.070
Material: stainless steel
Movement: automatic, cal 552
Case diameter without crown: 34 mm
Bracelet/Strap: original Omega stainless steel BOR braceletServicehistory: serviced 03/23
What you should know: overall nice vintage condition, original bracelet, stunning brushed dial
OMEGA Geneve Automatic Ref. 165.070 - 1969
Here we have cool Omega Geneve from the late 1960s, a wonderful vintage watch with a classic and simple watchdesign. This beautiful WRISTCLASSIC comes with a stainless steel case in great condition and unpolished. This particular example is a reference 165.070, which was released in the late 1960s. While other iterations of this reference might be gold-capped with plain, unadorned dials, this one has a gorgeous silver dial with an unusual brushed texture. The Omega-logo alongside the beautiful indexes and hands are designed in a simple and clean way. Omega first began applying "Genève" to the dials of their dressier 30mm watches in 1953. This was in honor of their 30mm calibre that set records at the Geneva Observatory. By 1967 the name began to be applied to models throughout Omega's range, such as the Omega Dynamic, that were produced in large volumes. The crown is original with the appropriate Omega-logo. This WRISTCLASSIC is powered by an automatic movement cal. 552, running perfect and being serviced recently. This vintage Omega is a cool and classic timepiece. It’s a true WRISTCLASSIC with perfect proportions, timeless styling, and elegance. It is a splendid model inside and out, so be ready for the constant compliments sure to come your way.
Omega was founded in 1848 in La Chaux-de-Fonds by Louis Brandt. Out of this small watch manufacture grew a large company: In 1894, the famous 19-ligne pocket watch movement was developed and named “Omega”. Omega, as the final letter of the Greek alphabet, stands for the ultimate level in perfection and quality. In the 1930 the company entered into collaboration with the S.S.I.H. (Société Suisse pour l’Industrie Horlogère). Out of this collaboration the Swatch Group developed. Today, Omega is the flagship of this huge company. In 1932, Omega entered its partnership with the Olympics which continues till today. When in 1969 Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin accomplished the first moon landing there were equipped by Omega with the Speedmaster, and this so-called „Moonwatch“ is still regarded as one of the most significant watches in history.
Why buying a vintage watch?
There are many great reasons to buy a vintage watch. Every watch we sell here at WRISTCLASSICS has its own story. Over the years, with every scratch, dent and aging of the dial, they have become unique timepieces of their own. This exact watch you are looking at now, once brought a lot of joy to the first owner with the purchase years ago. And now many years later this vintage watch will bring the same joy to your life. With buying a vintage watch you are showing your commitment to protecting the enviroment, instead of supporting the mass production of modern fashion watches.
I hope this helps you with your decision of buying a vintage watch here at WRISTCLASSICS.