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It would be great find for any collector
Up for sale is a genuinely high-grade, iconic Swiss timepiece – an authentic vintage Omega Genève mechanical wrist watch (Reference 135.041). Manufactured in Switzerland in 1970, this watch exemplifies the classic minimalist elegance and horological precision of Omega's golden era.
The watch features a clean silver sunburst dial with black/silver hour markers and central sweep seconds. The solid stainless steel case has been professionally polished to a brilliant shine. Powering this timepiece is the acclaimed in-house Omega Caliber 601 movement (17 jewels) with fine swan-neck regulator adjustment, highly revered by collectors for its exceptional reliability. The watch comes fitted with a brand-new, high-quality Romiks brown leather strap with contrast stitching. It is fully serviced, running strong, and keeping accurate time!
DEFECTS: Minor trace/imperfection on the edge of the dial near the 5-6 o'clock mark, as visible in photos.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Switzerland
MANUFACTURER: Omega
OVERALL CONDITION (10-point scale): 8
CASE
Solid stainless steel case (Ref. 135.041), professionally polished. Screw-down case back signed "Waterproof" on the outside and inner stamped with the official Omega Watch Co. logo.
Condition (10-point scale): 8-9
Inscriptions on the back cover: Waterproof / Acier Inoxydable, Omega Watch Co., Fab. Suisse, Swiss Made, 135041
GLASS
High-grade replacement acrylic crystal in crisp, clear condition.
Material: Acrylic Glass
Condition (10-point scale): 9
DIAL
100% original Omega Genève silver dial with applied black-accented hour markers and central sweep seconds hand. Subtle edge wear near 5-6 o'clock.
Condition (10-point scale): 7-8
Inscriptions on the dial: Omega logo, OMEGA, Genève, T Swiss Made T
STRAP
NEW high-quality Romiks leather strap in rich brown color with contrast stitching.
Condition (10-point scale): 10
MOVEMENT
Mechanical: Hand-winding
Caliber: Authentic Omega In-House Caliber 601 (17 Jewels)
Features
Manual wind / Stem wind
Central sweep second hand
Fine-adjustment swan-neck regulator
Shock-resistant balance device
Serial Number: 32114335 (c. 1970)
DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT, FUNCTIONS
Width (Without crown) |
1.36 inch (34.5 mm) |
Width with crown |
1.46 inch (37.0 mm) |
Length (Lug to Lug) |
1.61 inch (41.0 mm) |
Depth (Thickness) |
0.35 inch (9.0 mm) |
Crystal |
1.24 inch (31.5 mm) |
Total Weight |
1.62 oz (46.0 g) |
Function |
Hours, minutes, central seconds |
Country made |
Switzerland |
Dimensions of watches
HISTORY & LORE
Omega SA was established in 1848 by Louis Brandt in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. Renowned worldwide for precision, durability, and luxury, Omega timepieces have served as official equipment for astronauts, military pilots, and Olympic timekeepers throughout history.
The Genève line was introduced by Omega to celebrate their chronometer achievements at the Geneva Observatory. By the late 1960s and 1970s, the Genève collection represented sleek, modern dress watches equipped with outstanding manual-wind movements like the Caliber 601. This Reference 135.041 combines timeless Swiss craftsmanship with sharp mid-century case geometry.
RECOMMENDATIONS
All Antique and vintage watches are mechanical. Repairs require precision, so please handle this historical artifact with care.
- Vintage mechanical watches should not be beaten or dropped - shocks can damage the balance staff.
- Vintage watches are generally NOT waterproof. Protect your timekeeper from direct contact with water, heavy rain, or high humidity.
- If your watch becomes wet it should be dried off quickly. Carefully open all covers and use a hair drier to blow dry the movement, dial, covers, crown. This will reduce the amount of rust.
- If your watch becomes wet with any kind of salt water you should immediately immerse or spray your watch with fresh (no-salt) water to remove all the salt from the works before drying the watch completely. Any salt left in the watch will combine with moisture in the air to rust metal components of the movement, case etc.
- Winding any mechanical watch tight may break the mainspring. Stop winding as soon as you feel the natural resistance tightening up.
- When adjusting the hands of your watch, move them in a clockwise direction only to prevent stress on the gear train.
- If you must adjust counter-clockwise make it for small adjustments only (i.e. for minutes, NOT hours).
- Be careful and gentle when adjusting the movement speed (faster or slower). Don't make sharp movements, and don't touch other components in the movement especially the pendulum mechanism.
- Every 2-3 years it is recommended to service, clean, and oil vintage watches to keep them running accurately for decades to come.
- IF the watch is dirty - allow the watch to run down, don't wind it again until you have it serviced by a qualified watch repair expert. Dust will absorb and remove important lubricants and cause the movement pieces to wear down.
- To clean the case, dial and crystal you should use a cloth that does NOT leave fibers as these may get caught up in the movement. Check with your Watch repair expert to get an appropriate cloth.
- Keep your watch away from strong magnetic fields (large speakers, modern computers, magnets) since magnetic exposure can alter the balance spring performance.
- Most Cases and Covers are fine components and will not handle abuse well. The watch should not be shaken, beaten, or stressed.
- Vintage mechanical watches naturally experience a daily deviation error of up to a few minutes. An accuracy of +/- 3 to 5 minutes a day is considered excellent for a classic timepiece.
- Mechanical watch is not recommended to use for engage in extreme sports, and expose them to excessive vibration loads. Recoil force, which take on the clock, affect their reliability and precision. No matter how perfect was not anti-shock mechanism, there is always the chance of excessive load that details of the mechanism can not survive.
PAYMENT
- Total amount due includes the final item price plus Shipping.
- Shipping charges are determined based upon the destination address. Please note that buyers are responsible for any applicable local customs procedures.
SHIPPING
We ship worldwide! This item will be securely packed and dispatched to you from Europe (Ukraine) via registered international airmail, complete with a tracking number and insurance coverage. Shipments are processed within 1-3 business days after payment clears.
Typical Delivery Timeframes:
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European Countries: approximately 7-10 days;
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USA, Canada, Japan & others: approximately 10-14 days.
NOTE: Actual delivery speeds depend heavily on your local customs handling and postal services. Rest assured, we pack all items with extreme care to guarantee they reach your doorstep in perfect condition!
RETURNS/REFUNDS
We accept returns in compliance with standard platform terms. Items must be returned in their original vintage condition as received. Return shipping costs are to be covered by the Buyer.
FEEDBACK
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Thank you for your interest in our vintage treasures!
Please let us know if you have any questions. Good luck!
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