Hi there, I'm a newbie in this wonderful forum and today I'd like to present you a watch for the first time, my latest acquisition, an Omega Genève directly from 1957 cal. 267 that literally stole my heart.
I am pleased to show it to you and I have also a question: what does the "staybrite" engraved inside the back mean?
Thanks a lot, cheers Alessandro

 

Welcome to the forum, and very nice patina on the watch!

Staybrite is a trade name for the type of stainless steel.

 

I love the way the patina has developed on your watch; just enough variation and texture to make the dial interesting.

 

Thanks a lot to both of you guys

 

Nice find, it'll look even better when paired with a nice strap.

 

It's easy to see why this watch would steel your heart

 

Great find my friend

 

Beautiful!. Mine says hello:

 

Two nice watches here. @fjf I really like that dial in the flesh.

 

Love that patina!

Mine says hello as well!

 

Speaking of straps for this watch, any suggestions? Thanks

 

Well here we go. I am the new owner of this extreme patina Geneve. Even more lovely in the flesh. Thank you Alessandro! This watch is in good hands. I think I might pair it with a nice JPM green strap. Any other strap recommendations OF?

 

Its funny when I started out with vintage Omega I instinctively thought these Geneves (with the fancy script) were redials. Probably missed out on some great pieces.

 

My understanding is that these earlier Geneves were just a step below the flagship Constellations until 1968. They were just not chronometer certified. Someone please correct me if I’m wrong.

 

I have a gold one. Such a pretty dial. Mines from around 1960.

 

Same reference in solid rose gold:

 

Beauties. Mine says hello too

 

That watch is pure class.