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puntodvista
·Yup - checks out. Note that the early ones had no partial index at "6", they were added a few years later.
Nor it has mine, right? Do you think it’s worth to spend 120 chf for an extract of the archives?
The Old Genéve´s.... lets see them :-)
Nor it has mine, right? Do you think it’s worth to spend 120 chf for an extract of the archives?
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Tony C.
··Ωf Jury memberNor it has mine, right? Do you think it’s worth to spend 120 chf for an extract of the archives?
Yes, I meant that yours fits that profile.
I have no extracts for any of my Genève, nor for any other of my watches, with the exception of a couple of Longines. They are free through Longines, and I don't really see the point of paying for an extract unless it may have special value on re-sale.
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puntodvista
·Yes, I meant that yours fits that profile.
I have no extracts for any of my Genève, nor for any other of my watches, with the exception of a couple of Longines. They are free through Longines, and I don't really see the point of paying for an extract unless it may have special value on re-sale.
Agree. But in this special case it’d be nice to have a certificate stating that this was made in the very first year of production, I think.
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McKinley
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If I call "dibs", how far back in line am I? Doesn't matter, dibs anyway, please Sir.
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MikeMan2727
·Another early one here: 2748-1 with textured dial.
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tdn-dk
·The latest ref. 14702 SC - 61, cal. 552 from ca. 1961 😀
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tdn-dk
·Group picture 😀
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noelekal
··Home For Wayward WatchesEarly Geneve models are hard to shop for. I've mostly haunted online sites because of the remoteness of my location. Auction sites do not break out first generation script Geneves, requiring much searching through later models in order to see few early ones. Must have been a comparitively low production line of Omega watches.
It's also difficult to scare up comprehensive data on the early Geneve models online. That leaves good ol' Omega Forums and this thread in particular for those seeking early script Geneve information and lore.
It's not a bad thing to have to come into this thread for inspiration. There's much misinformation elsewhere, frequently lumping these Geneves in with later '60s Geneve models and describing the entire lot as "a cheap line of Omega watch." That seems unworthy of either early or late Omega Geneve watch models.
Would love to read a weighty reference on just these Geneve models and their variants.
How does one best describe these Geneve models? 1950s/early 1960s models? First generation? Script (some use cursive) models? Is there a way to tighten a search without losing out on seeing the "right" Gsneve models one is seeking?
It's also difficult to scare up comprehensive data on the early Geneve models online. That leaves good ol' Omega Forums and this thread in particular for those seeking early script Geneve information and lore.
It's not a bad thing to have to come into this thread for inspiration. There's much misinformation elsewhere, frequently lumping these Geneves in with later '60s Geneve models and describing the entire lot as "a cheap line of Omega watch." That seems unworthy of either early or late Omega Geneve watch models.
Would love to read a weighty reference on just these Geneve models and their variants.
How does one best describe these Geneve models? 1950s/early 1960s models? First generation? Script (some use cursive) models? Is there a way to tighten a search without losing out on seeing the "right" Gsneve models one is seeking?
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OllieOnTheRocks
·Early Geneve models are hard to shop for. I've mostly haunted online sites because of the remoteness of my location. Auction sites do not break out first generation script Geneves, requiring much searching through later models in order to see few early ones. Must have been a comparitively low production line of Omega watches.
It's also difficult to scare up comprehensive data on the early Geneve models online. That leaves good ol' Omega Forums and this thread in particular for those seeking early script Geneve information and lore.
It's not a bad thing to have to come into this thread for inspiration. There's much misinformation elsewhere, frequently lumping these Geneves in with later '60s Geneve models and describing the entire lot as "a cheap line of Omega watch." That seems unworthy of either early or late Omega Geneve watch models.
Would love to read a weighty reference on just these Geneve models and their variants.
How does one best describe these Geneve models? 1950s/early 1960s models? First generation? Script (some use cursive) models? Is there a way to tighten a search without losing out on seeing the "righf" Gsneve models one is seeking?
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MtV
·The first generation were referenced 2748 (34mm) & 2754 (36mm)
I think you accidentally mixed up the numbers there, 2748 is the large one - I think you’ve just sold a very lovely example! 😀
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OllieOnTheRocks
·I think you accidentally mixed up the numbers there, 2748 is the large one. 😀
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seekingseaquest
·Another addition to the collection, a jumbo 2748 ref cursive Geneve with a two tone waffle dial and pink/rose gold accents. I like how the patina pairs with the accents
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OllieOnTheRocks
·Another addition to the collection, a jumbo 2748 ref cursive Geneve with a two tone waffle dial and pink/rose gold accents. I like how the patina pairs with the accents
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padders
··Oooo subtitles!Early Geneve models are hard to shop for. I've mostly haunted online sites because of the remoteness of my location. Auction sites do not break out first generation script Geneves, requiring much searching through later models in order to see few early ones. Must have been a comparitively low production line of Omega watches.
It's also difficult to scare up comprehensive data on the early Geneve models online. That leaves good ol' Omega Forums and this thread in particular for those seeking early script Geneve information and lore.
It's not a bad thing to have to come into this thread for inspiration. There's much misinformation elsewhere, frequently lumping these Geneves in with later '60s Geneve models and describing the entire lot as "a cheap line of Omega watch." That seems unworthy of either early or late Omega Geneve watch models.
Would love to read a weighty reference on just these Geneve models and their variants.
How does one best describe these Geneve models? 1950s/early 1960s models? First generation? Script (some use cursive) models? Is there a way to tighten a search without losing out on seeing the "righf" Gsneve models one is seeking?
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jB1128
·Just home from being serviced, my Genéve 2903 in 18K from ~1958, running great and looking swell with a new pair of shoes:
Can anyone share what the six-digits stamped above the reference number on the case back represent? I was able to track down from the Swiss Poinçons de Maître that the case maker was Charles Dubois & Cie ("hammer head-170" marking) and the 2903 is clearly the reference, but I was stumped by the six numbers stamped above?
Thanks and happy Monday ΩF!
Can anyone share what the six-digits stamped above the reference number on the case back represent? I was able to track down from the Swiss Poinçons de Maître that the case maker was Charles Dubois & Cie ("hammer head-170" marking) and the 2903 is clearly the reference, but I was stumped by the six numbers stamped above?
Thanks and happy Monday ΩF!
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gbesq
·I love the old Geneves. Such classy watches. And they are a bitch to find in good original condition now. Here’s my 1959 reference 2903 manual wind with a stainless steel case and rose gold dial furniture. Fully original. Still looking for a solid gold example in similar condition.
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jB1128
·I love the old Geneves. Such classy watches. And they are a bitch to find in good original condition now. Here’s my 1959 reference 2903 manual wind with a stainless steel case and rose gold dial furniture. Fully original. Still looking for a solid gold example in similar condition.
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padders
··Oooo subtitles!Its the case serial#
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OllieOnTheRocks
·I love the old Geneves. Such classy watches. And they are a bitch to find in good original condition now. Here’s my 1959 reference 2903 manual wind with a stainless steel case and rose gold dial furniture. Fully original. Still looking for a solid gold example in similar condition.
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