A STUNNING OMEGA GENEVE AUTOMATIC MEN'S WATCH WITH A LOVELY BLACK DIAL IN EXCELLENT CONDITIONS
WATCH IS POWERED BY AN OMEGA CAL. 565 MOVEMENT, THAT WAS SERVICED AND KEEPING UNDER 5 SE/DAY
SERIAL NUMBER 29801558 (1969) MODEL 166.041
ORIGINAL OMEGA CROWN. CASE DIAMETER 34,5 MM EXCL. CROWN
ALL PICTURES ARE OF THE ACTUAL ITEM. WHAT YOU SEE IT'S WHAT YOU GET. ONLY BACKGROUNDS ARE MANIPULATED
The Omega Genève Automatic with Caliber 565 is a highly respected and collectible vintage timepiece from the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Model Line: Omega Genève
The Genève line was introduced by Omega in 1953 to designate watches produced to exacting standards in the company's workshops in Geneva, with the name referring to the Genevan Observatory where the early 30mm calibers achieved a number of records. It represented a range of refined, elegant, and accessible dress watches.
The Caliber 565 Movement
The heart of this watch is one of Omega's most respected automatic movements from the era.
Type: Automatic (Self-Winding) Mechanical movement.
Jewels: Typically 24 jewels (earlier versions were sometimes 17).
Quick-Set Date: The Caliber 565 is highly notable as the first Omega movement to include a quick-set date function. This function allows the date to be advanced quickly by repeatedly pulling the crown out to the second position.
o Caution: Watchmakers advise not to adjust the date when the hands are positioned between 9:00 PM and 1:00 AM, as this can damage the quick-set mechanism.
Beat Rate: 19,800 vibrations per hour (BPH).
Production Era: Technical documentation dates its introduction to around 1966, with production extending into the 1970s.
Typical Design Features
The Omega Genève Caliber 565 often comes in several reference numbers (like 166.070 or 166.041), but shares core vintage dress watch characteristics:
Case Material: Available in stainless steel, gold-plated, and solid 9ct or 18ct gold.
Case Diameter: Typically a classic size ranging from 33mm to 35mm (excluding the crown).
Dial: Clean, minimalist aesthetic with options for silver sunburst, champagne, or black dials.
Hands/Markers: Applied "baton" (stick) hour markers and matching slim baton hands.
Crystal: Usually features a Plexiglass or acrylic crystal.
