1968 Omega Geneve Vintage Mens Cal. 552 Waterproof Style Dress Watch - Stainless Steel

1968 Omega Geneve Vintage Mens Cal. 552 Waterproof Style Dress Watch - Stainless SteelThe wristwatch showcased in today's offering is a classic and uncommon example of one of Omega's vintage gent's Geneve watches. 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

Model: Mens Santos Galbee

luminous gold "epees"

America's most iconic vintage watch firm and one of its finest wristwatch makers

Made with the same care as the chronographs yet seen less often

Unlike most luxury watches where the diamonds are small accents

Its movement functions in principle using a similar strategic design to Rolex's celebrated Prince movement

Dimensions:  32mm wide with guards x 41mm long

Case markings (outside): 1955

and when set correctly it can be used as a full featured calendar tool or as a display of precision purchased to adorn a deserving gentleman's wrist

Powering the watch is a fine original signed Cartier handwound mechanism that is a miniature model of Swiss precision

repeating pattern of Corum logos

A more than five decade old Seamaster that looks like new