Omega Geneve Ref.166.0117 5231/4 Cal.1022 35.0mm 1972

The perfect entry point into the world of vintage luxury. With a reliable high beat Cal.1022 movement, a more modern movement with true quickset date functionality. The Omega Geneve 166.0117 day date makes the ultimate well speced entry point for one looking to get into vintage watches. Not to mention it comes on a matching authentic Omega 5231/4 beads of rice bracelet, a rare sight when majority came on leather straps. Making a special conversation piece over the more conventional modern choices, and perfect to wear at all occasions with its sleek proportions and pristine silver sunburst dial. Not to mention this special variant comes with a German day wheel, a sign it was original intended for the German market.

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.1022 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 sunburst dial in excellent pristine condition

• Baton-style hands with black inserts and tritium lume inserts

• Applied hour indices with matching black inserts and tritium lume plots.

• Applied Omega logo and original “Genève” wording at 6 o’clock.

• Day-Date window at 3 o’clock with day of the week in German

• 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 42.0 mm / Thickness 11mm (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.1022 day date high beat

• 23 jewels / ~42 hour power reserve / 28,800 vph.

• Quickset date of the month (by turning crown in the 2nd position)

• Quickset day of the week (by turning crown anti-clockwise back and forth in 3nd position)

• Movement freshly serviced and in excellent running condition (watchmaker photos/timegrapher included).

• Last serviced: January 2026

• Accuracy: ~0s/day.

BRACELET:

• Authentic Omega 5231/4 Beads of Rice Stainless Steel Bracelet, bought separately from Omega

• Comes professionally polished with all edges intact, Fits 16-19cm wrists with 2 removable links attached

AFTERCARE PACKAGE:

• Comes with a black wooden box + silica gel

• Free PolyWatch Acrylic Crystal Polishing kit

• Warranty/Service history card for easy future sale

• 1-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: 166.0117

Movement Serial: 34266344

Caliber: Omega Cal.1022

Diameter: 35.0mm (excluding crown)

Lug to lug: 42.0mm

Lug width: 18.0mm

Thickness: 11.5mm (Including crystal)

Lume: Tritium

Strap: Omega 5231/4 Beads of Rice Stainless Steel Bracelet

Box and papers: NIL, aftercare package provided

Accuracy: ~0s/day

Movement type: Automatic with quickset date

Crystal: Original Omega Signed Acrylic

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

Last service: January 2026

Free tracked shipping via SingPost. Delivery within Singapore in 2–3 working days. International shipping may take 4–16 working days depending on destination. Do note respective custom duties might apply which includes the recent US tariffs and are the buyer's responsibility

Countries that we do not ship to: Algeria, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Vietnam, Iran

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

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 post-purchase.