Omega Genve Automatic Gold&Steel Ref.166.0168 1972 Omega Genve Automatic Date in Stainless Steel Model 166.0168 wit 1971 OMEGA Genve Automatic Date Vintage Gents Watch 166.0098 empressissi 1972 Omega Genve Automatic Date in Stainless Steel Model 166.0168 with Original Omega blue dial 1972 Omega Geneve Automatic Wristwatch Day Date Model 166.0117 with. This Watch We have here an impressive Omega Genve Date, model 166. 0168, from 1972. It has a gorgeous, satin blue dial with slim baton markers and double markers at 12 o'clock. bold hour, minute and central seconds hands sit at the centre of the dial and offer a nice contrast for an easy read. At 12 o'clock, the dial is signed 'Omega, Automatic' with the famous Omega logo and 'Genve' at 6 o'clock. At 3 o'clock is the date window. The chamfered, 36x43mm, brushed, stainless steel, screw back case has a contrasting, polished, steel bezel, drawing your eye to the stunning dial. Inside is the automatic Omega caliber 1012, fully serviced by us and running strongly. We've paired the watch on a blue leather strap , but it looks great on anything. Despite being 50+ years old, this watch comes in great original condition , we have performed a light case polish and finish. The original blue dial something that is quite rare for a watch of this age! VIEW A SHORT PRODUCT VIDEO HERE! SOON! Extra Points Founded by Louis Brandt in 1848, Omega started out as La Generale Watch Co., an unassuming, but international business. It wasn't until 1885, when the company had been taken over by Louis' sons, that the first mass produced caliber, the Labrador, was released. By 1903, the company had renamed itself Omega and only two years later were they the official timekeepers at many sporting events across Switzerland. Omega stepped onto an international stage in 1932 as the official timekeepers at the Olympic Games in Los Angeles, the first of over 20 Olympic Games. Omega were one of the 12 companies, now known as the Dirty Dozen, commissioned to produce watches for the British Military during the Second World War. One of Omega's most iconic watches, the Seamaster, was introduced in 1948 to celebrate their 100th anniversary. Over 70 years later, it is still one of Omega's best selling watches. Omega made headlines in 1962 when Wally Schirra wore the Speedmaster as part of NASA's first crewed spaceflight programme, making the Speedmaster the first watch to enter space. It was only a few years before the Speedmaster became the official chronograph for the American space missions and was worn by Buzz Aldrin as well as the Apollo 13 crew. Omega are still involved with NASA and have been instrumental in creating vital pieces of equipment for space exploration. Omega's reputation continued to soar in the 1990s with Omega Seamaster worn by Pierce Brosnan as James Bond. This watch comes fully serviced by our on site workshop and with a 12 month, non waterproof service cover. What we think This is another 1970s defined watch and we just can't get enough of it! It has the versatility of being both a dress watch and an everyday piece, with a tried and tested Omega caliber within. Perfect for both men and women, first time buyers and seasoned collectors. Coloured dials are trending hard now and quite difficult to find in this condition. Spec Stuff Serial : 3537#### Reference : 166. 0168 Movement : Cal. 1012Age : 1971 1980Specific Age : 1972Case Size : 36mm Case Thickness : 12mmLug to Lug : 44mmLugs : 18mmCondition : Pre OwnedBox & Papers : NoCase Material : Stainless SteelService History : 12 Months NON Waterproof Warranty