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·My 1958 2981, all original. Case was over polished before I acquired it, but I’ve always liked the style.
Omega geneve and their collectibility
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OllieOnTheRocks
·Omega Geneves were the reason I got hooked on watches, and where my journey in the vintage watch world all began!
I started with gold plaque varieties, moved to Stainless steel (3rd) example, and finally traded up the plaque ones for these solid gold beauties below. The first one in yellow gold is in near NOS condition with sharp lugs, whilst the rose gold has been polished and has a slightly patinated face. Still beautiful watches and worthy of any collection in my opinion - for the price point very good value. I put my steel one on a beads of rice bracelet and this is what I often wore to work. The gold one is more formal (and probably could do with a nice glossy black croc strap) whilst the rose gold is a little more casual. Perfect watches in many ways.
I started with gold plaque varieties, moved to Stainless steel (3rd) example, and finally traded up the plaque ones for these solid gold beauties below. The first one in yellow gold is in near NOS condition with sharp lugs, whilst the rose gold has been polished and has a slightly patinated face. Still beautiful watches and worthy of any collection in my opinion - for the price point very good value. I put my steel one on a beads of rice bracelet and this is what I often wore to work. The gold one is more formal (and probably could do with a nice glossy black croc strap) whilst the rose gold is a little more casual. Perfect watches in many ways.
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Wuza72
·just had to buy her ...
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Wuza72
·This is Ia very cool type of dial. I had a similar one, until the Father of my Girlfriend saw it...
… what happened … ?
1) he wears the watch till today ?
2) he kicks you out and told you to come back with a speedmaster ? 😗
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Aquariusmatic
·I very much appreciate the Chronostops I find them interesting, especially the no date and driver oriented dials... In my humble and amateur opinion the early Geneve models are the pinnacle vintage dress watches... Ok the Seamasters and Connies that came later are worth more and look great but from time to time there is a deal to be had with Geneves.
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OllieOnTheRocks
·Just picked up another, it's not as good condition as my others but I couldn't resist the sunken subdial:
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KingCrouchy
·… what happened … ?
1) he wears the watch till today ?
2) he kicks you out and told you to come back with a speedmaster ? 😗
He wears this Watch and sends me constantly pictures of it, which hurt me deeply.😲 He is also more the dress Watches type of guy, so I don't think a Speedy would make the cut. When I bought it, my Girlfriend sended her dad a picture of the Watch. He instantly fell in love with it. I didn't wanted to let this piece go, but Miss wanted to give her parents a gift as a thank you for paying her Studies. In that moment I knew this Watch wasn't mine anymore.😗
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Wuza72
·What a nice gesture 👍
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·What a nice gesture 👍
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NikoMartinez_SYD
·I think Geneves will always be special to me as they represented my first interest away from modern watches. They are so affordable that they are fun to buy and collect for entry level enthusiasts. Many times they have helped ‘scratch the itch’ as I have impulsively bought them just for the sake of a good deal and clean example (even if it mean doubling up).
Anyone with vintage curiosities I’m sure had eventually stumbled on an old Geneve in their early collecting days.
Here is the last one I have in my collection from 1970:
Anyone with vintage curiosities I’m sure had eventually stumbled on an old Geneve in their early collecting days.
Here is the last one I have in my collection from 1970:
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·I love my ancient Geneve diver...
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MajorCindy
·Hi! Not sure if this is the correct thread to ask.. recently I have been looking for history behind Omega Genève but hardly find any - most are similar to what I've learnt through this thread. Really appreciate if anyone has other resources to share? Would really like to learn more about it 😁
So far i've found these 2 vintage ads that might be of interest here
So far i've found these 2 vintage ads that might be of interest here
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Tony C.
··Ωf Jury memberThe Genève line was introduced in 1952 (some say '53), and, with the exception of the very low production Chronometres, sat at the top of OMEGA's model line of hand-wind watches throughout the 1950s. The cases featured elegantly chamfered lugs, and the indexes were made of gold. The 30mm movements, while no different from those used in other models of the period, had achieved notable success in the Geneva Observatory Trials (along with Neuchâtel, and others). In 1945 an early version won first prize, which was followed by other awards and records set during the 1950s. So, Omega chose to use Genève as a reference to those successes, and obviously applied to name to a high-end model.
They are, to my mind, a quintessentially understated yet elegant model, reflecting both the quality of Omega and ethos of the period very well.
They are, to my mind, a quintessentially understated yet elegant model, reflecting both the quality of Omega and ethos of the period very well.
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