Omega Geneve Ref.166.0098 Cal.1481 35.0mm 1972

The perfect entry point into the world of vintage luxury. With a reliable high beat Cal.1481 movement, a joint venture with Tissot. The Omega Geneve 166.0098 makes the ultimate well speced entry point for one looking to get into vintage watches. Perfect to wear at all occasions with its sleek proportions and rare pristine silver sunburst dial with no name.

In addition, this timepiece comes freshly serviced with all parts laid out by our professional watchmaker for all to see in the images above. Little to no other dealers do this and it’s a testament to full transparency here at Montre D’or. With the high beat Cal.1481 movement inside running excellently as shown in the timegrapher reading above, just like it was when it left the factory nearly half a century ago.

DIAL:

• Original silver satin dial in excellent pristine condition
• Pencil style hands with black inserts and tritium lume inserts
• Applied hour indices with matching black inserts and tritium lume plots.
• Printed Omega logo in crisp condition
• Date window at 3 o’clock with quickset-by-crown-press feature.
• Domed acrylic crystal, Omega signed in the middle

CASE:

• Distinctive straight-lug 1970s dress case with crisp lines.
• 35.0 mm (excluding crown) / Lug-to-lug ~41–42.5 mm / Thickness ~9–12 mm (sizes vary slightly between examples).
• Case in excellent polished condition with all sharp edges intact
• Original Omega-signed crown at 3 o’clock.

CASEBACK:

• Screw-down steel caseback (screwback) with fresh gasket
• Clean, sharp edges with a mix of brushed and polished surfaces
• Comes with plastic protective sticker as shown.

MOVEMENT:

• Omega Cal. 1481 – automatic, date, quickset.
• 21 jewels / ~42 hour power reserve / 21,600 vph.
• Quickset date (by pressing crown repeatedly) — usage note included with the watch.
• Movement freshly serviced and in excellent running condition (watchmaker photos/timegrapher included).
• Last serviced: July 2026
• Accuracy: +1.0s/day.

STRAP AND BUCKLE:

• Handmade leather strap, colour and design can be changed upon request depending on availability
• Aftermarket stainless steel Omega signed buckle

AFTERCARE PACKAGE:

• Comes with a black presentation box + silica gel
• Free PolyWatch Acrylic Crystal Polishing kit
• Warranty/Service history card for easy future sale
• 6-Month warranty (non-user damage)
• Exclusive Post-warranty service access
• 7-day return policy for peace of mind

SPECIFICS:

Maker: Omega

Model: Genève

Year: 1972

Case Material: Stainless steel

Reference: 166.0098

Movement Serial: 34749909

Caliber: Omega Cal.1481

Diameter: 35.0mm (excluding crown)

Lug to lug: 41.0mm

Lug width: 18.0mm

Thickness: 11.5mm (Including crystal)

Lume: Tritium

Strap: Handmade Leather

Box and papers: NIL, aftercare package provided

Accuracy: +1.0s/day

Movement type: Automatic with quickset date

Crystal: Original Omega Signed Acrylic

Crown: Original Omega-signed crown at 3 o’clock

Last service: July 2026

Free express tracked shipping with signature upon delivery. Delivery within Singapore in 1-2 working days. International shipping may take 2–12 working days depending on destination and will be shipped via FedEx/UPS/Aramex

Do note respective custom duties might apply which includes the recent US tariffs and are the buyer's responsibility.

Do note that for US bound shipments the PolyWatch polishing kit will not be included in order to mitigate customs delay due to new customs requirements

Countries that we do not ship to: Afghanistan, Belarus, the Central African Republic, Chad, Cuba, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, North Korea, Oman, Pakistan, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria, Ukraine and the Crimea, Donetsk, and Luhansk regions of Ukraine.

This is a vintage timepiece and water resistance is not guaranteed. Please avoid contact with water or moisture. Store the watch with dry tissue or silica gel to preserve its condition. We are not liable for water damage po