{"product_id":"1970-73-omega-unused-n-o-s-geneve-watch-9ct-gold-english-case-model-1318412-buckle-box","title":"1970\/73 Omega Unused N.O.S Geneve Watch 9ct Gold English Case Model 1318412 Buckle + Box","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThis Watch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere we have something rather special: a new old stock, totally unused Omega Genève, model reference 131.8412, in a solid 9ct gold case with its original Omega strap, original Omega buckle and original Omega presentation box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe word “unused” gets thrown around far too easily in the vintage watch world, but this one really has that time-capsule feel. It is not simply a clean vintage Omega; it is a watch that has been put away and preserved rather than worn. The case retains that crisp, sharp, fresh look you only really see on watches that have escaped normal daily life. The slim gold case, straight lugs and clean polished bezel give the watch a wonderfully elegant profile, while the champagne-coloured satin dial gives it that warm, understated dress-watch look Omega did so well in this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial is one of the real highlights. It has a vertical satin grain running through the champagne finish, giving the watch a subtle texture and depth without becoming showy. The applied Omega logo, printed Genève script and fine black minute track keep the whole thing very restrained and balanced. The slim baton hour markers, with darker central inserts, give just enough contrast against the dial, and the simple hand set keeps the watch beautifully clean and easy to wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside is Omega’s excellent calibre 601 manual-wind movement. This is a proper in-house Omega mechanical movement, hand wound in the traditional way, and exactly the sort of movement that makes these slim Genève models such good value today. Even though the watch is unused, we have fully serviced it in our workshop. A watch that has sat unused for 50-plus years should not simply be wound up and worn without attention; the original oils dry, thicken or disappear, and running an unserviced movement can cause unnecessary wear. This one has therefore been serviced properly so it can be enjoyed, not just admired like a very first owner user.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is supplied with its original unused Omega leather strap and Omega buckle, which is a lovely thing to still have with the watch. However, as with most genuinely old unused leather straps, we would advise keeping the original strap safely with the box rather than wearing it. Old leather can dry out over decades and may crack, split or fail in use. We will supply a choice of new leather strap for the new owner, ideally fitted with the original Omega buckle, allowing the watch to be worn while preserving the original strap as part of the complete set. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/6187\/6838\/files\/DSC_5076_8cef69a5-aa61-439e-933f-5d1bfe1e60f2.jpg?v=1788717084\" alt=\"\" width=\"358\" height=\"358\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtra Points\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"pointsofmention\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis watch comes fully serviced by our on-site workshop and with a 12 month, non-waterproof service cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"personalnote\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat we think\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly the sort of vintage Omega we love finding. Not loud, not over-designed, not trying too hard — just a beautifully preserved, solid gold, manual-wind Omega Genève that has somehow survived in unused condition with its original box, strap and buckle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is something very satisfying about a watch like this. It gives you the feeling of walking into a jeweller’s shop 50 or so years ago and being handed a brand-new Omega across the counter. The champagne dial against the solid 9ct gold case is warm without being flashy, and the black strap gives it a sharp, formal look. It would be just as good as a traditional dress watch as it would be with more casual clothing, and because of the clean, slim design, it has that lovely his-or-hers quality depending on wrist size and taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe real magic here is the completeness and condition. A lot of vintage gold Omegas have lived hard lives, been polished heavily, lost their original accessories, or had replacement straps and buckles decades ago. This one still has the feeling of being an original package. We would wear it on a new strap, keep the original Omega leather safely in the box, and enjoy the watch exactly as intended — as a slim, elegant, proper mechanical Omega, Hard to find another to compare unless from us!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"specification\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpec Stuff\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial :\u003c\/strong\u003e 3266****\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference : \u003c\/strong\u003e1318412\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement : \u003c\/strong\u003e Cal 601\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge :\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1961\/1970\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific Age :\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1970 Serial - 1973 HM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Size : \u003c\/strong\u003e34.mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Thickness :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLug to Lug :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 38\u003c\/span\u003emm\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLugs :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  18mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e NOS Unused New old stock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBox \u0026amp; Papers :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Omega Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCase Material :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9ct Gold Fully Hallmarked London\u003c\/span\u003e 'S' (1973)\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eService History :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12-Months NON-Waterproof service cover \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Omega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58623341232502,"sku":"AWCOM6384","price":1850.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/6187\/6838\/files\/image-old_stock_geneve.png?v=1788715734","url":"https:\/\/antiquewatchuk.co.uk\/products\/1970-73-omega-unused-n-o-s-geneve-watch-9ct-gold-english-case-model-1318412-buckle-box","provider":"Antique Watch Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}