Omega Genève 366.0832

Omega Genève From 1973 AUTOMATIC CALENDAR WATCH CAL 1012 FULL SERVICE & BOX

Basic Info Listing code : LRAOO4 Brand : Omega Model : Genève Movement : Automatic Case material : Steel Bracelet material : Steel Year of production : 1973 Condition : Used (Very good) Scope of delivery : No original box, no original papers Gender : Men's watch/Unisex Location : United Kingdom, Ruislip Price : 775 Availability : Item is in stock Caliber Movement : Automatic Caliber/movement : 1012 Base caliber : 1000 Number of jewels : 23 Frequency : 28800 A/h Case Case material : Steel Case diameter : 36.5 x 42 mm Water resistance : Not water resistant Bezel material : Steel Crystal : Plexiglass Dial : Silver Dial numerals : No numerals Bracelet/strap Bracelet material : Steel Bracelet color : Steel Clasp : Double-fold clasp Clasp material : Steel Functions Date Other Central seconds This classic beautiful automatic stainless steel Omega Genève Calendar model has a unique integrated original Omega bracelet. The watch was fully serviced on 27th August 2024. 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 Sadly, it was withdrawn in 1979 and is no longer produced. Calibre 1012 is one of the most appealing to Omega enthusiasts on account of it still containing a movement that was entirely manufactured in-house by Omega itself. A bit later on in the 1980s, Omega would cease to produce its own movements and instead purchase these from third-party sources. This is one of the most distinctive and unique models and has been in production for twelve years (1972-1984). Interestingly, it was retailing at £114 in 1973 when shipped to the shops. Omega introduced the movement 1012 in 1972 and designed it to run at the rapid rate of 28800 half beats per hour. The 1000 series of calibres, of which this 1012 is one, are rightly regarded as classics today by vintage watch enthusiasts. Designed by Kurt Vogt these were the first calibres equipped with a rapid date corrector allowing the date to be changed without moving the hands and with a stop-seconds system to accurately set the time to the radio signal. Over one million pieces of this family were produced but only 136,000 of this calibre The watch measures 36.5mm without the crown and 42mm lug to lug. The caseback has reference No.366 0832. The first three digits stand for: 3 – Gent’s Bracelet watch, 6 – Self-Winding Centre second, and 6 – Water Resistant Calendar. If we look very carefully, above the model reference, there is the tiny maker’s mark of a coded emblem of Louis Lang SA, the firm that manufactured this case. 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-party suppliers that specialised in this field. The silver dial has silver-black faceted reliefs as hour markers with the silver-black Omega ‘pencil’ hands and silver seconds hand. The original crown is signed with the Omega logo. This watch has an original Omega acrylic crystal with the Ω emblem in the middle. The original Omega bracelet can accommodate 225mm wrist and has the reference 32 and No. 1181/215. The watch will arrive in a new presentation box. We give the future owner a 3-month warranty for peace of mind. Please study the pictures carefully as these are at great magnification and show all the flaws that second-hand watches always have. 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 the 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 it 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 classic genuine vintage Omega Genève Calendar watch with the original Omega integrated bracelet in great condition, one of the better Omega models available on the market.