A 1961 stainless steel, ‘cursive’ Genève Omega men’s watch is always going to be sought after. Model reference 14768.
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
From the serial number on the movement we can accurately date this watch to being made in 1961. There is also a production date stamp for for 1961 inside the case.
CONDITION
In 1953 Omega printed the word Genève on some of the best versions of the 30mm range, which were produced in their Geneva facilities. But the moniker actually refers to the Geneva Observatory Trails, where the 30mm movement set several records that Omega were rightly proud of. In 1967 the Genève range was broadened into more affordable watches, with more standard movements, and the trick to look for is the cursive font of the earlier watches like this one. They are the higher specification watches.
This watch has the calibre 600 movement inside, a 17 jewel manual wind with swan neck fine regulation. It’s a good looking movement, and it is working well. The case is all in good shape, and the watch retains the signed crown – the same Ω logo appears on the centre of the crystal too. The dial does have marks and foxing, hence this is cheaper than many of these early cursive Genève’s, but it still looks good. The leather strap is new, and could be swapped for a different colour if preferred.
This watch will be supplied with our branded presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.
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SIZE
Width with crown 36.0 mm
Width without crown 34.2 mm
Between lugs 18 mm
Lug to lug length 40.3 mm
Case Thickness 10.0 mm
All sizes are approximate.
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