Omega Genève - Advice On A Potential Purchase

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lando

·May 15, 2013

I've seen this Genève for sale on the web. Infos on it are very poor. Does anybody know the Ref.?

What about originality and condition?

Thank you very much.

 

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Privateday7

·May 15, 2013

I am wrong with last one, here is the right one from Omega database:
Genève

Gents' metal bracelet

Reference
ST 366.0833
International collection
1973
Movement
Type: Automatic (mechanical)
Caliber number: 1022
Created in 1973
23 jewels
Central sweep-second hand
Functions
Day-date
Case
Stainless steel
Case back
Screw-in
Dial
Metal, with luminous hour markers and luminous hands.
Crystal
Armoured hesalite
Bracelet
Stainless steel (integrated)
Water resistance
30 meters

 

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Privateday7

·May 15, 2013

I need more photos including opening case back for the movement to see the condition.
The dial looks fine for its age except the Swiss made font.
The glass shows scratches but it is easily replaced. The case has been lightly polished and in average condition for daily wearer. Again need more pictures from side and back to be sure.

 

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lando

·May 15, 2013

Thank you very much for your fast answers!

Now I got all the photos available. They are poor and no movement shot.

The Swiss Made font seems to have been distorted by the crystal in the first shot. In the following it is undistorted, but extremely small and blurred.

The rest of the photos:

Any further thoughts and suggestions?

Thanks for your help.

 

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Privateday7

·May 15, 2013

I think it's a decent example. The case is still solid, you can see the edges so either it's never been polished or only lightly polished. The bracelet is also in good condition for its age. As I mentioned you can replace the glass. You also want to check the movement for any sign of corrosion or water ever enter there, scratch in rotor that means it touched the caseback or completeness of parts within.
This model is not highly sought, so if you like it you can buy if the price is right ( I guess the ball park between USD 250 -300).

 

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lando

·May 15, 2013

Thanks again, for your great answers. I'll try to get more info on and a picture of the movement.

Well, while I am not so much into date windows, I really like the day-date function on a watch. This could be a watch to wear on a regular basis.

 

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Privateday7

·May 15, 2013

I found day date is cumbersome to set before using the watch. Unless you plan to use it everyday.

 

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lando

·May 16, 2013

You are right. If i will buy it, my idea is to wear it for some days, before taking it off again.