Omega Genève “Blue Patina Dial" Ref. 166.0098 (circa 1973)

WHY WE CURATED IT:
Initially a flagship dress line in the 50s, Genèves took a backseat in the 60s as Speedmasters/Seamasters rose to fame. But Omega kept iterating, bringing affordability to wrists without compromising mechanical quality. However, this piece is not about that. The star of the show here is the blue dial with its spots of copper-toned patina. As it sometimes happens with blue dial pigment of the time, this unit has decided to patina, but in a unique way that’s scattered across the dial in pleasing patterns… abstract “art” that only the passage of time can craft. This is going to be a real treat for vintage connoisseurs who appreciate the wabi-sabi nature of beautifully patinated vintage watches, standing out as unique pieces you’d never find someone else wearing. Serviced and warrantied.

CONDITION:
9/10, with some shallow hairlines. Dial is well, patinated with bronze-hued patterns of spots and “splatters”. Hands and indices pristine. Tritium lume plots intact and respond to UV correctly for age. Original Omega-signed crystal has small marks on the edges visible only under a loupe but otherwise clean. Original signed crown. New aftermarket strap and buckle. Movement serviced with 6 months warranty and in excellent health, with to-spec power reserve, high amplitude, low beat error and accurate to ±5 secs/day averaged from 6 timegrapher positions.

DIMENSIONS:
35.1mm width excl. crown
41.6mm length incl. lugs
12.1mm thickness
18mm lug width
Visual dial width ~29mm
Wrist in photos is 15.8cm in circumference

CRYSTAL:
Omega-signed Hesalite

CASE:
Steel

WATER RESISTANCE:
Assumed none, as per vintage watches

STRAP:
New aftermarket matte black croc-embossed and aftermarket buckle (16 mm)

CALIBRE:
Omega Cal. 1481, 3-hander automatic with push-to-quickset date 

COMES WITH:
Watch, aftermarket strap and buckle

TERMS OF SALE:
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