Hello everyone,

I'm relatively new with Omega's and have been lurking around the forums for a while (as well as other watch forums). I've done a bit of reading regarding the different types of vintage movements and models during the 50s through the 70s. With that said, I have my eye on a watch being sold on eBay, and would like to gain some advice from you guys before pulling the trigger.

The watch is a 1972 Omega Geneve 166.070 cal 565 :

 

Looks fine to me. Rotor bush is worn so factor in servicing cost on top of auction price.

 

For my own education, how can you tell?

 

Always factor in the cost of service if it is unknown.
That said, the wear to the rotor cold have taken place at some point in its life and then serviced after.
#1 question to the seller is proof of recent service.
Looks good otherwise

 

Good looking Omega!

 

You can see wear on the edge of the bevel on the rotor.



and corresponding rub marks on the inside of the caseback.



It may have been fixed, but a quick check of end play on the rotor will tell.

 

Thank you for asking! I was thinking the same, but didnt ask...

Here's the thing - he did the service himself, he said...

Wow - great eye. Not sure if this was fixed. All that was said is that the watch was serviced.

 

If it ain't fixed it ain't serviced.

 

As others said,looks fine but rotor...

 

Yep - it should not look like this...

 

Thank you everyone for the feedback - I have so much to learn. According to the seller, this has been fixed and the rotor has little to no "play."

With that said, how much would you enthusiasts be willing to pay for a watch in this condition - assuming that the rotor bezel is no longer rubbing the caseback? Also, what are one's options if one would like to restore/improve the appearance of the minute and hour hands?

Thank you in advance!

 

Is the Swiss Made above the indices cause for concern?. Typically it is located under the hour and minute indices.

 

Omega never puts the Swiss Made above the track. Except for the times that they do. It's just the way Omega rolls.

This dial looks original to me and I've seen other Genèves with the same layout.

 

Anyone? Thoughts on price? Less than an hour to go on the bidding...

 

I'd pay the current bid, but you'll have to decide how high you go at the death

 

So, did you get it?

 

Hehe. Thank you everyone for the insight and guidance - I'm sure putting up with needy newbies like myself is less than pleasant.

After putting in my max bid, which was $50 over the current bid with one minute left, I was outbid by $5 in the last few seconds. Unfortunately, I lost the bidding war to a bidding master. I'll lick my wounds and try to avoid making an impulse rebound purchase.

Thanks again for the help, folks!

 

Plenty of nice Geneves out there. Good hunting

 

Don't feel to bad, $5.00 was simply the next automatic bid increment, no way of knowing what the winners maximum bid may have been.