Omega Genève (Ref 166 0168)

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Hey guys, looking at this Omega Genève from 1974 on sale for $550. Looks like it's in decent shape except for the crown but isn't the price a bit on the high end? It has a high beat 1012 movement in it. Seller had no photos other than from the front sadly.
 
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Gold plated, 10xx movement, 70’s Geneve. Prettt much bottom of the pile in terms of desirability and collectability so should be much cheaper IMO
 
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Gold plated, 10xx movement, 70’s Geneve. Prettt much bottom of the pile in terms of desirability and collectability so should be much cheaper IMO

Agree. I own two relatively similar 70s Genèves (in steel with manual wind movements) and I think they are good watches but not worth 500 bucks. Something like 300 would be better.
 
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I love Geneves but would have no hesitation in passing.

Currently, stainless steel are more sought after than gold plate and, IMHO, you’ll find a better watch with a 552/565 movement for less than $500
 
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Yeah I'll go with the consensus here and pass. Thanks for your input. I'd like to pick one of these up at some time though just to have one that represents the 70s as well and the whole quartz war but I guess maybe a square De Ville with a 711 movement actually represents that era even better.