Omega Genève UNIQUE GOLD PLATED MANUAL ORIGINAL DIAL WATCH CAL.601 FROM 1969 SERVICED amp; BOX
This is a rare beautiful gold-plated manual wind Omega Genève model with a beautiful all original champagne coloured dial. The watch has been fully serviced on 3rd August 2022 and is keeping excellent time. Calibre 601 has been very successful for Omega and it is known for its reliability. There were over 300,000 built. It is also accurate and gives plenty of power reserve. This manual wind calibre created in 1962 has 17 jewels. It has been adjusted to two positions. Calibre 601 has been based on the very successful calibre 550 series. This movement is in great condition and has been very well looked after. Omega Watch Co Swiss” and “Adjusted to two (2) positions” is signed on the plate. The Genève model was first launched in 1953 to pay homage to the Canton of Geneva. It became so successful that in 1970 this line of watches represented 60% of Omega’s production. Sadly, it was withdrawn in 1979 and is no longer produced. The watch measures 34mm without the crown and 39mm lug to lug. The caseback has reference No. 131.019. The first three digits stand for: 1 - Gent’s watch, 3 – Manual winding centre second, and 1 – Non-Water Resistant. If we look very carefully, above the model reference, there is the tiny maker’s mark of a coded emblem of Ervin Piquerez SA, the firm that manufactured this case also known as EPSA. In common with Rolex, IWC, Jaeger LeCoultre and its other close competitors, Omega was not a manufacturer of watch cases and instead purchased these from a small network of third part suppliers that specialised in this field. The glass is armoured hesalite. The dial has golden faceted reliefs - hour markers with the golden 'stick' hands. The original crown is signed with the Omega logo. This watch will come with a new presentation box. Brand new best quality brown leather strap complements the look. Please study the pictures carefully as these are at great magnification and show all the flaws that second-hand watches always have.
The watch has been fully serviced on 3rd August 2022. The movement has been taken apart completely to the last little screws and tiny parts. The performance of the movement will deteriorate over time if not cared for properly. The lubricants will dry up and lose their cohesiveness in time. All the parts are cleaned in a special chemical solution that dissolves old lubricants, grime, dust or residue that is still left within the case and movement. This process normally takes just over 24 hours. After that, each little part is checked again for any blemishes and faults that can result in the movement not working at 100% correctly. If there are any parts to be replaced this is the time to identify that need. Once all the parts are checked, replaced and rechecked the process of reassembling can begin. There are different lubricants for the different parts and 'jewels' so special care needs to be taken. It does take a while... Once everything is back together the electronic instruments are used to set the timing of the movement. The movement after service or any parts being replaced needs the bedding in time of a couple of weeks and readjustment on the timing instrument. You can see that this is not something you can do yourself in five minutes. This specialist care is extremely important and this is what we do with every Omega watch we own. A lot of watches are advertised as waterproof or water-resistant. As part of the service, we do replace all the gaskets and all the care is taken to make the watches resistant to water. The truth is that in old watches it is nearly impossible to achieve the 100% result. So, do not take a bath or shower wearing your vintage watch. There is always a risk that something can go wrong and the damage caused by water is the hardest to repair. This is why we never say our watches are waterproof. Please treat them as if they are not if you want the timeless Omega.
This watch has been worn proudly in the past. It shows you what sort of amazing engineering has gone into it if it can survive in this workable state for so long. The truth is you need to service your watch at least every five years to make sure you prolong its life. We have a watchmaker that had been helping us with restoration for the past 20 years and he has been working with Omega watches for the past 50 years - you can't get any more knowledge than that. He has now retired and helps only us while enjoying his retirement. He is not pushed to deliver to the deadlines and he takes his time to make it perfect.
There has been a lot of love and care dotted on this watch and you can see it in the pictures. The photos are at great magnification and even tiny marks are visible - you will not be able to see these with the naked eye. You will be able to see the specks of dust even though I try my best to wipe these off.
This is a unique vintage Omega watch with the champagne original dial in excellent condition, one of the classic Omega models available on the market.This is a rare beautiful gold-plated manual wind Omega Genève model with a beautiful all original champagne coloured dial. The watch has been fully serviced on 3rd August 2022 and is keeping excellent time. Calibre 601 has been very successful for Omega and it is known for its reliability. There were over 300,000 built. It is also accurate and gives plenty of power reserve. This manual wind calibre created in 1962 has 17 jewels. It has been adjusted to two positions. Calibre 601 has been based on the very successful calibre 550 series. This movement is in great condition and has been very well looked after. Omega Watch Co Swiss” and “Adjusted to two (2) positions” is signed on the plate. The Genève model was first launched in 1953 to pay homage to the Canton of Geneva. It became so successful that in 1970 this line of watches represented 60% of Omega’s production. Sadly, it was withdrawn in 1979 and is no longer produced. The watch measures 34mm without the crown and 39mm lug to lug. The caseback has reference No. 131.019. The first three digits stand for: 1 - Gent’s watch, 3 – Manual winding centre second, and 1 – Non-Water Resistant. If we look very carefully, above the model reference, there is the tiny maker’s mark of a coded emblem of Ervin Piquerez SA, the firm that manufactured this case also known as EPSA. In common with Rolex, IWC, Jaeger LeCoultre and its other close competitors, Omega was not a manufacturer of watch cases and instead purchased these from a small network of third part suppliers that specialised in this field. The glass is armoured hesalite. The dial has golden faceted reliefs - hour markers with the golden 'stick' hands. The original crown is signed with the Omega logo. This watch will come with a new presentation box. Brand new best quality brown leather strap complements the look. Please study the pictures carefully as these are at great magnification and show all the flaws that second-hand watches always have. The watch has been fully serviced on 3rd August 2022. The movement has been taken apart completely to the last little screws and tiny parts. The performance of the movement will deteriorate over time if not cared for properly. The lubricants will dry up and lose their cohesiveness in time. All the parts are cleaned in a special chemical solution that dissolves old lubricants, grime, dust or residue that is still left within the case and movement. This process normally takes just over 24 hours. After that, each little part is checked again for any blemishes and faults that can result in the movement not working at 100% correctly. If there are any parts to be replaced this is the time to identify that need. Once all the parts are checked, replaced and rechecked the process of reassembling can begin. There are different lubricants for the different parts and 'jewels' so special care needs to be taken. It does take a while... Once everything is back together the electronic instruments are used to set the timing of the movement. The movement after service or any parts being replaced needs the bedding in time of a couple of weeks and readjustment on the timing instrument. You can see that this is not something you can do yourself in five minutes. This specialist care is extremely important and this is what we do with every Omega watch we own. A lot of watches are advertised as waterproof or water-resistant. As part of the service, we do replace all the gaskets and all the care is taken to make the watches resistant to water. The truth is that in old watches it is nearly impossible to achieve the 100% result. So, do not take a bath or shower wearing your vintage watch. There is always a risk that something can go wrong and the damage caused by water is the hardest to repair. This is why we never say our watches are waterproof. Please treat them as if they are not if you want the timeless Omega. This watch has been worn proudly in the past. It shows you what sort of amazing engineering has gone into it if it can survive in this workable state for so long. The truth is you need to service your watch at least every five years to make sure you prolong its life. We have a watchmaker that had been helping us with restoration for the past 20 years and he has been working with Omega watches for the past 50 years - you can't get any more knowledge than that. He has now retired and helps only us while enjoying his retirement. He is not pushed to deliver to the deadlines and he takes his time to make it perfect. There has been a lot of love and care dotted on this watch and you can see it in the pictures. The photos are at great magnification and even tiny marks are visible - you will not be able to see these with the naked eye. You will be able to see the specks of dust even though I try my best to wipe these off. This is a unique vintage Omega watch with the champagne original dial in excellent condition, one of the classic Omega models available on the market.
