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Identification : really a Geneve or a repainted de Ville

vonrozen
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Hello friends !

Genuinely confused : is this a genuine model or a clever adaptation of a De Ville. I have browsed the Omega archives but can’t fond the suitable model. All opinions appreciated !
Yours
Alexander
 
Tony C.
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I am not an expert in these (later) model Geneves, but the dial does appear to be original.
 
padders
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Its a 70s model. At that point lots of weird and wonderful designs were multiple branded ie the same case number could have a Geneve, DeVille or even Seamaster dial. I think Omega was experimenting with marketing since some labels sold better than others in certain parts of the world. You see it most obviously on the F300 hummers. There the same case can be G, S, unbranded or even Connie. If you like it, go for it as it looks original but its not a mainstream desirable piece so price it accordingly.
 
vonrozen
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Thank you very much, Padders and others for the helpful info. what sort of movement caliber is it ? And also it is true that the calibers of the 500 series are more solidly built and more collectable ?
 
padders
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It is one of the 10XX series, the exact model will be stamped somewhere on it or will be on the round sticker with the serial number. The earlier 500s and 550/560s are in my experience less trouble and are certainly more attractive to look at. Perosnally I think the Thousand series look like cost cutting was kicking in but I note that some watchmakers like some of the features. They can be made to run well and are very thin. It is probably true to say that there are fewer truly collectible pieces from the 70s vs the 50s and 60s in general.
 
Spruce
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Similar face on my 1968 Genève (552 movement) but, like yours, with a painted Omega logo on the dial.

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Dan S
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The good news is that if you like the style of the OP watch, you should be able to buy things like that pretty cheap, since they are not very popular.
 
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