1968 Omega Geneve Tonneau Shape (Ref. 135.041)
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Welcome to our curated collection of vintage Omega watches—an accessible, trustworthy entry point into the world of vintage horology. Every piece in this category has been carefully selected for its clean, original condition and timeless design, with each one fully inspected, serviced, and backed by our extended 2-year warranty.
Whether you're just getting started, shopping for a memorable gift, or looking to add a classic Omega to your collection without breaking the bank, this series represents both value and authenticity. Most models here are priced under $2,500, offering an easy and elegant way to wear a piece of history.
Start your vintage journey with confidence.
History and Significance
Introduced in the 1950s and continuing through the 1970s, the Omega Genève line was created to offer refined, reliable timepieces at an approachable price point. While positioned below the Seamaster and Constellation families, the Genève models shared the same mechanical excellence and understated design language that defined Omega’s mid-century production.
This 1970s stainless-steel example captures the minimalist aesthetic of its era, featuring a clean silver sunburst dial, slender applied indices, and a practical automatic movement. The design reflects Omega’s commitment to precision and elegance during a period when the brand balanced classic watchmaking with the growing influence of modern industrial design.
Writer’s Thoughts
The charm of the Omega Genève lies in its restraint. It is elegant without pretense, perfectly sized for daily wear, and represents a genuine slice of Omega’s mechanical heritage at an attainable level. For many collectors, it remains the ideal introduction to vintage Omega ownership, authentic, versatile, and quietly sophisticated.
Our Promise
Every watch is thoroughly vetted, carefully described with complete transparency, and guaranteed authentic. This Omega is offered in original condition, representing an uncommon and stylish take on one of Omega’s most iconic model families.
Brand: Omega
Model: Genève
Year: 1970s
Case Material: Stainless steel
Case Size: 34mm diameter, 19mm lug width
Dial: Silver sunburst dial with applied indices and tritium lume plots
Crystal: Acrylic crystal with Omega logo
Movement: Automatic movement
Strap: New leather strap
Buckle: Generic steel buckle
Case: Unpolished with sharp lugs, minimal surface wear consistent with age
Crystal: Acrylic crystal in excellent condition, Omega logo faintly visible at center
Dial: Original silver sunburst dial, tritium lume aged evenly to a creamy tone
Hands: Original stick hands with tritium lume
Strap: New leather strap in like-new condition
Buckle: Generic steel buckle in like-new condition
1968 Omega Geneve Tonneau Shape (Ref. 135.041)
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Timeless and Attainable
Welcome to our curated collection of vintage Omega watches—an accessible, trustworthy entry point into the world of vintage horology. Every piece in this category has been carefully selected for its clean, original condition and timeless design, with each one fully inspected, serviced, and backed by our extended 2-year warranty.
Whether you're just getting started, shopping for a memorable gift, or looking to add a classic Omega to your collection without breaking the bank, this series represents both value and authenticity. Most models here are priced under $2,500, offering an easy and elegant way to wear a piece of history.
Start your vintage journey with confidence.
History and Significance
Introduced in the 1950s and continuing through the 1970s, the Omega Genève line was created to offer refined, reliable timepieces at an approachable price point. While positioned below the Seamaster and Constellation families, the Genève models shared the same mechanical excellence and understated design language that defined Omega’s mid-century production.
This 1970s stainless-steel example captures the minimalist aesthetic of its era, featuring a clean silver sunburst dial, slender applied indices, and a practical automatic movement. The design reflects Omega’s commitment to precision and elegance during a period when the brand balanced classic watchmaking with the growing influence of modern industrial design.
Writer’s Thoughts
The charm of the Omega Genève lies in its restraint. It is elegant without pretense, perfectly sized for daily wear, and represents a genuine slice of Omega’s mechanical heritage at an attainable level. For many collectors, it remains the ideal introduction to vintage Omega ownership, authentic, versatile, and quietly sophisticated.
Our Promise
Every watch is thoroughly vetted, carefully described with complete transparency, and guaranteed authentic. This Omega is offered in original condition, representing an uncommon and stylish take on one of Omega’s most iconic model families.
Brand: Omega
Model: Genève
Year: 1970s
Case Material: Stainless steel
Case Size: 34mm diameter, 19mm lug width
Dial: Silver sunburst dial with applied indices and tritium lume plots
Crystal: Acrylic crystal with Omega logo
Movement: Automatic movement
Strap: New leather strap
Buckle: Generic steel buckle
Case: Unpolished with sharp lugs, minimal surface wear consistent with age
Crystal: Acrylic crystal in excellent condition, Omega logo faintly visible at center
Dial: Original silver sunburst dial, tritium lume aged evenly to a creamy tone
Hands: Original stick hands with tritium lume
Strap: New leather strap in like-new condition
Buckle: Generic steel buckle in like-new condition