1970's OMEGA GENEVE Vintage Retro Full Size Day Date Mens Watch - Stainless
Steel
First
Double Quick-Set - Retro Design - Gorgeous Original Condition - 1 Year
Warranty
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First
Double Quick Set Mechanism - Retro
Design - Gorgeous Original Condition -
Warranty
Today's offering showcases
this distinctively retro styled example of one of Omega's classic
vintage Geneve double quick-setting watches in gorgeous all-original
condition.
It has a full size 70's style
tonneau Omega case, classic dial, and fine automatic movement
with day and date complications. Its steel and silver give it a
great monochromatic look.
Here are some of its features:
* Pioneering so-called "double quick-set" day and date features
- Omega created the caliber 1022 movement with a double
quick-set capability for convenient setting of the day and date.
Though many connoisseurs associate the idea of the double quick-set
watch with Rolex, which first offered the President model with this
"new" feature in late 1990, Omega was a pioneer of the technology in
large scale production watches.
* Faster beat (28,800 bph) balance system for greater
accuracy (and this watch is the higher 23 jeweled version)
* Full size case just slightly over 36mm in diameter - a hair larger than a Rolex Datejust.
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Integrated bracelet - this model was one of Omega's first with bracelet integrated into the case.
It has all of its original parts and presents in gorgeous
original condition.
Its case presents in gorgeous
mint with strong lines. Its original and untouched dial is also
mint.
A Master Watchmaker has
fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the
movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn
components, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive
timing testing and regulation (a $795 value).
Amazingly after half of a century, It continues to exceptionally
strong and true, keeping time better than many brand new Omega in our testing recording 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 attesting to its performance.
A link to the model's page
on the Omega website can
be
found here.
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.
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Timepiece's
Finer Points:
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Dial:
Silver, brushed, signed Omega, monochromatic design, steel
baton indexes, outer minute track, original and untouched in mint
condition
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Crystal: Acrylic, appears original and no longer
signed, excellent condition
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Case: Stainless
steel, tonneau, signed Omega, two-body, polished and brushed,
signed Omega, just over 36mm wide (excluding crown), 43mm long lug tip-to-tip
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Band: Original, steel, signed Omega, integral, ref. 1186/215, sized to fit a wrist up to approx. 7.75 inches, fairly mild to moderate stretch, finish presents as mint
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Movement:
High grade caliber 1022 movement, 23 jewels, copper colored, fast
beat 28,800 BPH balance system for greater accuracy, shock absorber
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Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Double Quick-Set
Day/Date, Hack Sweep Seconds
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Crown:
Signed Omega, original |
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Detailed
Appraisal:
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Manufacturer:
Omega
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Country
of origin: Switzerland
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Serial no.: 34,288,596
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Year built: c. 1972
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Model: Ref. ST 166.0120
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Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Double Quick-Set
Day/Date, Hack Sweep Seconds
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Designed
for: Men
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Case
material: Stainless steel
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Case markings (inside):
Omega Watch Co., Swiss made, Fond Acier Inoxydable, 166.0120
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Case condition:
Presents as mint with strong lines
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Dimensions:
35mm wide (excluding crown),
42mm long lug tip-to-tip
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Dial: Silver, brushed, signed Omega, pleasing multi-tiered design, steel
baton indexes, outer minute track, original and untouched in mint
condition
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Hands:
Original, steel "batons"
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Movement type:
Cal.
1022, copper-colored, 23 jewels, straight-line lever escapement,
monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating
flat balance spring
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Jewels: 17 rubies
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Beat frequency: Fast beat
28,800 BPH
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Band: Leather, aftermarket, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn
and with aftermarket Omega style buckle
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Crystal type: Acrylic,
appears original and no longer signed, excellent condition
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Serviced:
A
Master Watchmaker has fully serviced the watch which consists
of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting
each part, replacing any overly worn components, reassembling
and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing
and regulation (a $595 value).
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Timing: Timed to precision
on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It continues
to run very strong and true, keeping time on par with a
brand new Omega.
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Warranty:
1-year international warranty. Please message us 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.
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Box/Papers: BOX
- Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Connoisseur
of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
100% satisfaction guarantee. If you are in any way unsatisfied
with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price.
Simply notify us and send it back anytime within 30 days
after it has been received. Our goal is to exceed your expectations
throughout the buying experience. View our feedback and
shop with confidence.
Connoisseur
of Time, Inc.
1000 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
Suite 6-343
Suwanee, GA 30024
U.S.A.
Phone: eBay does not allow our contact information to be
displayed. Please Google our name and visit our website
if you would like to contact us by phone. It is listed toward
the bottom of our homepage and prominently on each watch's
listing page.
Hours
of Operation:
Monday
- Friday
10am - 4pm EST
Closed
Saturdays & Sundays.
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Connoisseur of Time, Inc.
1000 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
Suite 6-343
Suwanee, GA 30024
U.S.A.
Phone: eBay does not allow our contact
information to be displayed. Please Google our name and visit
our website if you would like to contact us by phone. It is
listed toward the bottom of our homepage and prominently on
each watch's listing page.
Hours of
Operation:
Monday
- Friday
10am - 4pm EST
Closed Saturdays & Sundays.
Our
Selling & Shipping Information:
- 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If
you are in any way unsatisfied with it, you are welcome
to return it in the condition it was sold anytime within
30 days for a full refund of the purchase price. Our goal
is to exceed your expectations throughout the buying experience.
We hope you love it!
- The water
resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed
and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We don't
recommend getting a vintage watch wet - and really don't
recommend showering or diving with it - even one that
was originally designed to be waterproof.
- We have
extensive international shipping experience. In the last
12 years we have safely shipped thousands of high value
watches around the world (to over 70 countries!).
- All items are packaged very carefully and mailed in large
reinforced shipping boxes appropriate for high value items
so you don't need to worry about your watch arriving safely.
Wait until you see how big the box is that your watch
is coming in!
(Please do remember though that while we do our very best
and have careful procedures and quality control inspections
- we will again fully re-test the proper functioning of
your watch after you pay, right before we send it to you
- from time to time
some courier workers don't handle packages the way we
think that they would want their own packages to be handled.
Watches are ultra-precision instruments, and the timekeeping
of most is governed by a small spring that is only about
1/8 the thickness of a human hair.
The vast majority of our watches arrive safely and problem
free. However at times vintage watches
and their hairsprings can be sensitive to rough courier
handling or just having a difficult trip to you.
But even on a bad day there's still good news... We offer
a full one-year warranty on virtually every watch we sell
(unless occasionally specifically stated otherwise), so
if anything happens to it in transit or goes wrong anytime
in the first year, we will gladly repair it for you at
no charge. Yes, even the older vintage watches. So sit
back, relax, and dream about the first place where you're
going to wear your new watch!
- Our official
warranty in many ways mirrors those of a number of the
watch manufacturers and covers the proper timekeeping
of the movement. It does not cover things like abuse,
being dropped, crystals, bracelets, crowns, case parts
etc. or water resistance. While we are the sole determinants
of what qualifies for warranty work.... even if you have
a problem that you don't think will qualify for coverage,
tell us about it anyway. We are here to serve and just
might be able to help you.
- Winning bidders must fully pay within 48 hours of the end
of the auction. After 48 hours the watch will be relisted.
- To be fair to all bidders, we make it our practice not
to end an auction early.
- Because of the high rate of lost items and number of fraudulent
payments, we do not sell or ship to Indonesia or Africa.
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Payment
information - we accept:
- Paypal
- Visa, American Express, Mastercard, and
Discover via eBay checkout
- Check (We have to hold the watch until
the check clears.)
If eBay doesn't calculate
your shipping and other shipping exceptions:
Domestic
shipping is normally by FedEx Ground or USPS Express Mail. All
shipments are fully insured. An estimate can be obtained by
using eBay's shipping calculator found in this listing.
International
shipments will sent via U.S. International Express Mail or FedEx
fully insured. An estimate can be obtained by using eBay's shipping
calculator found in this listing. A $5 (USD) handling fee applies
to all international orders. We will e-mail the winning bidder
at the end of the auction with the exact shipping cost.
The shipping cost to most countries
not covered by eBay's shipping calculator is $68.90 plus insurance.
Insurance charges are $1.55 for every $100 of coverage needed.
This includes the following countries:
The UK, Italy, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland,
Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Singapore, Hong Kong,
and all other countries for which eBay's shipping calculator
does not generate a quote.
The insurance fee for certain “high-risk” countries
not in the above list is a flat rate of $50.
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