AndrewD
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Unknown history
Hi Christian,
I wish I knew more about this watch, but I don't. I found it unexpectedly a few months ago in an antique shop that specialised more in furniture than anything else.
I had it cleaned and lubricated and my watchmaker said the movement looked hardly used and without any wear. I must say that for its age (perhaps I am making inappropriate assumptions here) it keeps brilliant time.
The case has had a rough polish as some stage, but I don't know if it is something that can be repaired/repolished. The watch itself is not particularly valuable, nor, unlike yours, does it yet have a significant emotional attachment, so I won't be sending it back to Switzerland. I do love wearing it though and imagining what it has been doing for the last 38 years.
I would love to see some photos of your Granddads watch if you get a chance.
Regards
Andrew
Omega Geneve
Dear All, I have been enjoying the simple design of this 1960’s Omega Geneve over the last few months. I understand that it was a bit of a ‘workhorse’ model in its day, but I think Omega were very good at this type of watch. I am new to these historical p...
Can you tell us more?
Hi Damian Thanks for the image. Can you tell us any more about the watch, it's production date, how it came into your possession? Very nice. Andrew
What I know is
that the production year is same as my birthyear we are both 33 years old now it was a gift from my wifes aunth (she is 89 years old now it's as all my pieces manual wind REFERENCE ST 136.0102 International collection 1974 Movement Type: Manual winding (m...
Great, Damian!
A watch which is born the same year than you!!! A Keeper, for sure! I'm crazy ab out this kind of watches, but only have one, for the moment... and, as a coincidence, this is also an ..Omega. Best. Nicolas
Agreed and also
what's more important I must find one with this year producton for Junior :0) Damian
Easy!
I have some suggestions for you...LOLOL JLC Polaris, or if you play it on the Family Tradition, This would be an Omega Alaska project... Ask, and you'll be served! ROFL Nicolas
Or
Kermit or PAM 0 or 5 or 111 or 112 or 183 or 210 or Tradition or Sppedy Snoopy just to name few LOL But you 2 suggestion are as valid as mine specially POLARISSSSSS
Now you're cheating, Damian
We're speaking of watches released in 2008... LOL Nicolas
Do you mean a 1964 Omega?
Dear fellow Dragon, Do you mean you have an Omega from our birth year? Could you post photos if you haven't before? When I came across this Omega I had hoped that it might be from my birth year and was (only slightly) disappointed when I worked out it was...
My Dear D.U friend
You already saw my ' 64 Omega... I'm quite sure, but if you didn't.. Here it is: Best. Nicolas...
Great find, Andrew . . .
. . . it looks to be in excellent condition, and your wrist shots portray how well a simple dial design can appear in a watch that today would be considered undersized . . . cordially, Art
It’s the simplicity that works…
Thanks Art, The dial is in good condition. The case appears to have had a not particularly professional polish, although this is not very obvious except on close inspection. I don’t know if this is something that can be repaired with a re-polish or not. I...
that is a lovely Geneve
It is a lovely watch and it looks very well restored. where did you have yours restored, Omega, Switzerland or watchmaker? I have one as well (ultrathin) from the 60ties ingold. Used to be my grandads. I left it at the bank vault but next time I go Ill ge...
Unknown history
Hi Christian, I wish I knew more about this watch, but I don't. I found it unexpectedly a few months ago in an antique shop that specialised more in furniture than anything else. I had it cleaned and lubricated and my watchmaker said the movement looked h...
Great watch.... nice photos...
Hi Andrew Great watch. The Geneve line in the late 50s it was Omega top line of watches. In the late 60s Omega change the direction and made the Geneve line the "low" cost entry point. Omega's target was the "next generation" and so made case designs with...
This could be the reason...
Hi Art, Jester just started this thread on HOME and I think it could be one of the reasons that my 34mm Geneve looks relatively larger. My theory is that it is the combination of gold case, light coloured dial, uncluttered face (no date, simple markers), ...
This Geneve was my first Omega,
I was attracted to its timeless dress design and the view through the aftermarket display back. As Bill Sohne has amply explained, while 60s Geneves such as yours and mine were no longer at the top tier of Omega's offerings, they are by no means poorly de...
Family History
Thanks Steve, Beautiful Geneve. There are obvious family traits in the markers and case. Nice to see how Omega was able to evolve the design. My dial has a brushed surface which catches the light very nicely. I assume it is made from aluminium. Lovely mov...
Brilliant pics, Steeve G, of a sublime watch
As always, Steeve, your pics are candy for the eyes. You're absolutely right, this watch is timeless. I'm really in love with this very balanced dial, sober, elegant, and powerful at the smae time! Thanks for sharing such a beauty! Nicolas