Omega Genčve 161.037 – 18ct Yellow Gold (1968)
This 18ct yellow gold Omega Genčve reference 161.037 presents beautifully and is in excellent working order, having just passed through our workshop. Dated to 1968 via its serial number, it remains a refined and elegant example of a classic vintage Omega dress watch. The watch is accompanied by its original Omega box, which shows expected signs of age but adds welcome authenticity.
Key Details
• Model: Omega Genčve
• Reference: 161.037
• Year: 1968 (confirmed by serial number)
• Case Size: 35mm
• Case Material: 18ct yellow gold
• Dial: Clean silver-coloured dial
• Hour Markers: Gold-coloured batons
• Movement: Omega Calibre 552 automatic
• Strap: Brown generic leather strap (replacement options available)
• Box: Original Omega box included (tatty with age)
• Guarantee: 12-month mechanical guarantee
Condition Report
Case: Excellent overall with only light age-appropriate marks; nothing significan
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Dial: Sharp, clean and well-preserved with elegant gold baton markers.
Glass: Clear and free from notable blemishes.
Movement: Omega Calibre 552, fully checked and running strongly following workshop inspection.
Strap: Generic brown leather strap in good usable condition; can be replaced on request.
Our View
This 1968 Omega Genčve offers everything desirable in a vintage dress watch — a clean minimalist dial, reliable Calibre 552 automatic movement, and a solid 18ct gold 35mm case that wears beautifully by modern standards. With its original Omega box and excellent condition throughout, it represents a charming and collectable vintage Omega, ideal for both regular wear and long-term enjoyment.
What’s Included
Original Omega box
Brown leather strap
Workshop-checked Calibre 552 movement
12-month mechanical guarantee
Our in house watchmaker personally inspects every watch & only once a watch meets our high inspection standards is it ready for sale, All watches are sold with a 12 month guarantee.
Free next day UK delivery, fully insured. Worldwide fast shipping.Internal Reference: CHW6873
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1203574
Dateline of this antique is 1960
Height is 3.5cm (1.4inches)Width is 3.5cm (1.4inches)Depth is 0cm (0.0inches)
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