Today's offering showcases this gorgeous restored example of one of Omega's classic vintage Geneve watches. double quick-setting watches. Here are some of its features:
* Pioneering so-called "double quick-set" day and date features - Omega created the caliber 1020 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
Its so called "tropical" or "hypoallergenic" gold plated and steel case has the look of a solid gold Omega on the wrist for a fraction of the price.
It is fully Omega down to the dial, hands, and crown and presents in gorgeous condition. The dial is mint, and the case has been previously replated to mint.
Our watchmaker has freshly cleaned and oiled the watch, and a new leather strap has been installed making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. international 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 watch's page in Omega's Vintage Database can be found here.
Omega:
Celebrating humanity's supreme achievements and performances, from man's landing on the moon to the Olympic competitions, Omega watches have been prized for generations by those seeking the most precise timepieces in the world. Since its creation in 1848 by Louis Brandt, Omega has relentlessly pursued watchmaking perfection, earning worldwide honors and fame.
Worn on the wrists of celebrities Michael Schumacher, Pierce Brosnan, Michael Phelps, and Ernie Els, Omega timepieces rank with Rolex and other of the world's best Swiss firms.
- Manufacturer: Omega
- Country of origin: Switzerland
- Serial no.: 38,249,225
- Year built: c. 1974
- Model: Ref. MD 166.0117
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Double Quick-Set Day/Date, Hack Sweep Seconds
- Designed for: Men
- Case material: Gold plated & stainless steel
- Case markings (inside): Omega Watch Co., Swiss made, Fond Acier Inoxydable, 166.0117
- Case condition: Presents as mint - plating has been previously redone
- Dial: Champagne with applied gold and black baton indexes, luminous dots, outer minute division, aperture for the day and date, factory applied corporate logo, mint condition
- Dimensions: 35mm wide (excluding crown), 42mm long lug tip-to-tip
- Hands: Original, luminous steel and black baton hands.
- Movement type: Cal. 1020, copper-colored, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring
- Jewels: 17 rubies
- Beat frequency: Fast beat 28,800 BPH
- Band: Genuine leather, aftermarket, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn with previously installed buckle that appears to be aftermarket done in an Omega style. We also stock lizard and a variety of others straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested.
- Crystal type: Armored hesalite, appears original and no longer signed, very good condition
- Serviced: Yes, freshly cleaned and oiled.
- Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. 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 experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts.
- Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email [email protected] for details.
- Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
- Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
