Around the 1970's Omega commissioned a number of leading designers to create very retro styled watches. Many of the watches we've seen have a certain elegance, but some also pushed the design envelope of the times.

Made for less than three years, the uncommon and really cool wristwatch featured in today's offering is as a prime example of one of these a 70's retro Omega dress watch.

It features a large somewhat TV shaped case with big hoods, a royal blue dial, and a high-grade automatic Omega movement tucked inside the chunky case with water-resistant style screw back.

Measuring a large-for-the-era 37mm in diameter by 44mm long lug tip to tip, it is pleasingly larger than most vintage watches.

Powering the watch is Omega's automatic caliber 1012 engine found in Seamasters and other models from the era. It has 23 jewels, seven more than most Omega's from the era.

The watch has all of its original parts and has just finished a true expertly done restoration. It presents in gorgeous condition - our photos couldn't begin to do it justice!

Its wonderful and masculine case presents as mint with a beautiful sunburst finish. Its dial has been meticulously restored - the printing looks Omega factory done to the naked eye.

Despite what the photos seem to suggest, it is a deep rich, royal blue color.

As part of the restoration, the movement has just been fully overhauled by a Master Watchmaker. It is running essentially as strongly as a new Omega. It also winds smoothly and is keeping very accurate time.

For the finishing touch, we have equipped it with a brand new calfskin leather strap and aftermarket Omega buckle making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. international warranty on the movement and its function, a full-page custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.

Note: The watch's page on the Omega website can be found here.

A half-century old Omega that presents like new! Don't the miss the chance to own a special retro yet elegant vintage Omega.

Omega Geneve:
Beginning in 1953 Omega placed the name Geneve on the dials of some of the members of the 30mm collection which at the time were produced in the company's workshops in Geneve (to put Geneve on a dial of a watch certain components and processes must take place in Geneve). According to Omega the name referred to to the Genevan Observatory where the early 30mm calibers set a number of records.

• Manufacturer: Omega
• Country of origin: Switzerland
• Serial no.: 37,706,285
• Year made: c. 1973
• Model: Ref. ST 166.0164, Geneve
• Functions:  Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds, Quick-Setting Date
• Designed for: Men
• Case material: Stainless steel
• Case condition: Mint with beautiful sunburst finish on the bezel. The back is covered with a protective plastic.
• Dimensions: 37mm wide (excluding crown), 44mm long lug tip-to-tip
• Dial: Royal blue, steel baton indexes, aperture for the date at 6, signed Omega Geneve, meticulously restored
• Hands: Original, steel, "batons"
• Band: Leather (aftermarket), fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn, equipped with aftermarket Omega style buckle
• Movement type: Cal. 1012, copper colored, 23 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring
• Width between lugs: 20mm
• Crystal type: Acrylic, appears original, no longer signed, excellent condition
• Serviced: As part of the restoration the movement has just been freshly overhauled by a Master Watchmaker. It is running essentially as strongly as a new Omega. It also winds smoothly.
• Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is keeping very accurate time.
• Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.
• Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
• Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 7 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations throughout the buying experience.

All watches are packaged carefully and mailed double boxed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. All watches are sent fully insured with signature required. Most of our domestic shipping is done through FedEx. At times we will also use USPS Express Mail, and we can accommodate most requests for your preferred carrier. International shipments are sent USPS International Express Mail or FedEx.

The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms. The payment of all customs duties, tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.

Also note that water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed to be waterproof.

To get an idea of how this watch will look on the wrist, please use the Watch Sizing Guide