Description

Omega Genève Ref. 166.0168 circa 1974
A steel automatic centre seconds vintage wristwatch with hack feature

One of the larger vintage circular Omega models, the Ref.166.0168 has a 36mm diameter. There is a vertical satin finish to the silvered dial and applied baton indexes. Cased in steel, the gently flared lugs are formed directly from the case which gives a satisfying depth to their profile view. The bezel has a slight chamfer but is recessed into the main body of the case thereby giving the watch a flatter, more streamlined appearance. Automatically wound, the watch is powered by the Omega calibre 1012 which incorporates both a hack feature and a quick date-setting function. When the crown is pulled out to the first setting, the date can be moved backwards or forwards by rolling the crown in either direction; when pulled out the the second position for hand-setting, the seconds hand will stop, allowing accurate synchronisation to a time signal.

Specifications

[M] Omega calibre 1012 automatic movement, lever escapement, hack feature, 23 jewels, mono-metallic balance, 28,800 BPH, Incabloc shock absorber
[D] silvered dial with vertical satin finish, applied baton indexes with black inserts and luminescent dots above, the baton hands similarly inset with black and luminescent panels (please note luminescence has naturally dulled with age), centre seconds, aperture for date
[C]  stainless steel case with satin finished body, polished bezel, satin finished screw-down case back centred with engraved Omega logo, Omega crown, Omega crystal
[S] case, dial, movement, crown and crystal signed

Measurements

36mm diameter excluding winding crown
44mm length including lugs
10.5mm depth to centre of crystal
18mm strap width/lug gauge

Accompaniments

One Year guarantee – serviced by an Omega approved service centre
Black Bough certificate, leather watch pouch and polishing cloth

£1150.00 [Sold]