Omega Geneve Automatic Day/Date unknown build date - value please?

maverick21 · Nov 3, 2021

Hi guys,

So glad I found this forum - EXCELLENT work all round!

I inherited 3x Omega watches and I would sincerely appreicate any understanding as to their respective values.
Here we have n Automatic Geneve, gold coloured [unknown as to whether it's gold or plated or just the colour.
As you can see from the photos, it's a Day/Date varietal and [sadly] the strap is a Citizen, not quite the right colour.....!

I am guessing here, but since I have a vague memory of when Dad got this [a Wedding Anniversary methinks] I believe it is from c.1977, but i could be way off.

Please guys, ANY advice would be helpful....yes, I KNOW it needs a damn good clean-up and the appropriate strap, but as they say: "It is what it is!"

I will list the other 2 shortly.

JimInOz · Nov 3, 2021

Looks like a Genève 166.0120 from the early 1970s housing a caliber 1020.

Probably 20 micron gold plate and with a stainless caseback.

Unfortunately the case has severe wear as the brass is showing through on the lugs.

Dial is original and in good condition.

Put it on a nice strap (they're not that expensive) and sell the bracelet seperately.

Spruce · Nov 3, 2021

The usual advice - and I just happen to be the first to respond - is that you do a bit more research.

First (or second), unscrew the caseback or get your local watch repairer/jeweller to do so. Photograph the inside of the caseback and the movement, turning the watch to ensure you get sharp photos of all the numbers and the movement.

Second (or first), go onto eBay and look at the for sale and the 'sold' sections.

It is a 70s model, not particularly collectible, probably gold-plated and in need of a service and strap/bracelet so not particularly valuable either. Still, it is an Omega so probably worth around £200 give or take.

maverick21 · Nov 3, 2021

Spruce
The usual advice - and I just happen to be the first to respond - is that you do a bit more research.

First (or second), unscrew the caseback or get your local watch repairer/jeweller to do so. Photograph the inside of the caseback and the movement, turning the watch to ensure you get sharp photos of all the numbers and the movement.

Second (or first), go onto eBay and look at the for sale and the 'sold' sections.

It is a 70s model, not particularly collectible, probably gold-plated and in need of a service and strap/bracelet so not particularly valuable either. Still, it is an Omega so probably worth around £200 give or take.

Thanks for your help; noting the 'pound' sign, I take it you're from good ol' Blighty.....maybe you need to list your stuff in AU, bcos from my research on prices HERE [and I came onto this forum for clarification, really] these go for anywhere between 800 to 1200 AUD [which equates to approx 430 - 650 GBP] AND with all the restrictions/pandemic etc, many expect these prices to go UP.
Thanks again regardless.

padders · Nov 3, 2021

M maverick21
Thanks for your help; noting the 'pound' sign, I take it you're from good ol' Blighty.....maybe you need to list your stuff in AU, bcos from my research on prices HERE [and I came onto this forum for clarification, really] these go for anywhere between 800 to 1200 AUD [which equates to approx 430 - 650 GBP] AND with all the restrictions/pandemic etc, many expect these prices to go UP.
Thanks again regardless.

You are delusional, but good luck with the sale.

maverick21 · Nov 3, 2021

padders
You are delusional, but good luck with the sale.

Maybe this forum ISN'T the best place after all?!
There's no need to be rude fella!!
Back in yer box m8!!

MtV · Nov 3, 2021

M maverick21
Thanks for your help; noting the 'pound' sign, I take it you're from good ol' Blighty.....maybe you need to list your stuff in AU, bcos from my research on prices HERE [and I came onto this forum for clarification, really] these go for anywhere between 800 to 1200 AUD [which equates to approx 430 - 650 GBP] AND with all the restrictions/pandemic etc, many expect these prices to go UP.
Thanks again regardless.

When researching prices, especially on eBay, do not check current listings - use the search option "sold articles". Look at the condition of the items, as that's a huge factor with vintage watches and yours is in pretty bad shape, I'm afraid. Factor in that a professional dealer will always be able to sell them for more than a private seller like yourself. Do compare to others of your specific reference, not just to other Genèves. They might look similar to you, but there are huge differences in desirability.

I'm honestly not saying this to be rude, but the 200GBP estimate of @Spruce already sounds pretty optimistic to me (although, admittedly, the UK currently seems to be the most expensive market). I'd sell it for that money in a heartbeat and start running.

As was recommended to you in another thread you started, put it on eBay starting at 1$ and let the market do it's thing. I doubt you'll find a buyer among us lot, to be frank, we're probably not the right target group for this piece, regardless of the price.

watchyouwant · Nov 3, 2021

M maverick21
Maybe this forum ISN'T the best place after all?!
There's no need to be rude fella!!
Back in yer box m8!!

"Back in your Box " ? Mate ? You came for advice. You got it. You don't like it. Trying to sell your family heirloom for maximum $$$$$ and not pass it on to siblings? Your choice. But don't " Mate " us here. Quite a few Australians are members here . Don't give as a bad name. Behave. You can always reset and start all over. The Tone makes the Music. Australians tell it as they see it. My blunt assessment? Pounds 200 is too much for THAT. And I better stop here.....Fella.....

Syrte · Nov 3, 2021

M maverick21
Thanks for your help; noting the 'pound' sign, I take it you're from good ol' Blighty.....maybe you need to list your stuff in AU, bcos from my research on prices HERE [and I came onto this forum for clarification, really] these go for anywhere between 800 to 1200 AUD [which equates to approx 430 - 650 GBP] AND with all the restrictions/pandemic etc, many expect these prices to go UP.
Thanks again regardless.

hi there, there’s a big difference between solid gold which is valuable and skyrocketed during the virus, and gold plate, which is shunned by most collectors as it is fragile and liable to be damaged as the example you posted.
Also if you see lots of items on Ebay listed at 800- that’s because no one wants to buy it at that price. It you want to see the value you need to look at the items people have bought, not the items which are sitting unsold because their pricing is at odds with the market.
Items that priced accurately are not visible, they’re gone already.

padders · Nov 3, 2021

M maverick21
Maybe this forum ISN'T the best place after all?!
There's no need to be rude fella!!
Back in yer box m8!!

I wasn't being intentionally rude, you are sensitive for an Aussie. I was pointing out (perhaps tactlessly it is true) that you are ignoring good advice, presumably because it doesn't suit your agenda. It might be thought that you are being rude by dismissing the advice of the very experts you came here to consult.

Your watch is a very tatty example of a lower end model from a less collectible era that you will struggle to sell it at any price since it presumably needs a service and will never look mint. You said it yourself, it is what it is. Maybe the others you have are nicer and more desirable but if you are here to sell them via the back door be aware that it is frowned upon.

Omega Geneve Automatic Day/Date unknown build date - value please?

maverick21

JimInOz

Spruce

maverick21

padders

maverick21

MtV

watchyouwant

Syrte

padders

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