Omega - Genève - No reserve price - 566.045 - Women - 1972

Offered in this auction by Second Vintage This classic ladies' automatic Omega presents an attractive, vertically brushed gold-tone dial housed within a beautifully compact profile. Driven by the reliable automatic caliber 684, this 1970s Genève retains its original signed crown and delivers an elegant aesthetic with honest, visible character. Brand: Omega Model: Genève Reference Number: 566.045 Serial Number: 35364761 Movement: Automatic, Caliber 684 Dial: Vertically brushed gold-tone with applied indices and date display Case Size: 22 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Gold-plated, stainless steel caseback Production Year: 1972 Condition: Good vintage condition. Timegrapher: -14-16s/day, performing remarkably well. Dial and Hands The well-preserved dial features a striking, vertically brushed gold-tone finish that interacts beautifully with the light. Applied indices with black inserts provide excellent contrast, complementing the applied Omega logo positioned prominently below the twelve o'clock marker. The dial text is crisply printed, showing no significant flaws, and a date display is neatly integrated at the three o'clock position. Sweeping across the dial, the original stick hands feature matching black inserts. Under magnification, the hands display minor oxidation and patina consistent with their age. Case and Crystal The gold-plated case displays honest wear commensurate with regular use over the decades. Moderate wear and visible plating loss can be seen along the lug edges and sharp corners. An integrated smooth bezel frames the dial, showing light scratches and minor plating wear. On the right side, the watch retains its signed Omega crown, which exhibits some plating wear on the knurling. The domed acrylic crystal is clear, presenting only minor surface scratches consistent with the age of the timepiece. Turning the watch over reveals a practical stainless steel caseback displaying minor surface scratches. Movement Inside this Genève beats the automatic Omega caliber 684. The movement displays a traditional copper-colored finish and maintains a clean appearance with no visible corrosion. The rotor shows minor handling marks, and the plates are engraved with the Omega Watch Co signature, Swiss origin, caliber number, and the serial number 35364761. Exhibiting remarkable accuracy and consistency, performing brilliantly for a vintage timepiece. The recorded timegrapher result is -14-16s/day. Strap The watch is fitted with a versatile black leather strap featuring contrast stitching. The strap shows light wear and secures comfortably on the wrist. Condition Good vintage condition. The watch presents a highly attractive, well-preserved dial alongside a case that carries honest wear. The gold-plated surfaces exhibit moderate wear, notably plating loss on the sharp corners, lug edges, smooth bezel, and crown knurling. The stainless steel caseback and acrylic crystal show minor surface scratches. The original hands display minor oxidation under close inspection. The clean automatic movement is running reliably and is supported by strong timegrapher results. Dimensions The case measures 22 mm in diameter (excluding the crown). Remarks This Omega Genève is a charming classic ladies' automatic from the early 1970s. The striking vertically brushed dial and the dependable caliber 684 make it a highly appealing and entirely wearable vintage timepiece. History The Omega Genève collection was originally introduced to designate higher-end watches before evolving into a popular line of elegant, everyday timepieces. This reference 566.045 is a standard production Omega Genève model from the 1970s, representing the brand's commitment to producing compact, reliable automatic watches with enduring style. Payment and Shipping Payment must be completed within 1–3 days after purchase. Your watch will be professionally and securely packaged, then shipped with tracking and insurance for your peace of mind. We use fast express shipping, with typical delivery within 1–4 business days, depending on the destination. Please note that vintage watches may show minor signs of wear, aging, or imperfections, which are considered normal for watches of this age. We kindly ask you to review all photos carefully before bidding. We photograph each watch from multiple angles to provide the most accurate representation possible, and the photos form an important part of the description. The timegrapher assessment if provided is seen as an indication of the movement’s condition under fully wound testing conditions. As with all vintage watches, results may vary in daily use. If you have any concerns regarding functionality or defects after delivery, please contact us within 3 days of receiving the watch so we can assist you. As with all used watches, water resistance is not guaranteed. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us after the auction ends. / Second Vintage SKU: OME-OAG-0029

Estimate:$61.8

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