OMEGA Geneve Cal.601 17Jewels Hand-winding.

OMEGA Geneve Cal.601 17Jewels Hand-winding.

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Item description

Movement :

• Caliber number : Cal.601.
• Movement : Hand-winding.
• Beat rate : 19800bph.

Externals :

• Serial number : 29184940.
• Dial number : SWISS MADE.
• Glass : Acrylic.
• Case size : About 35mm.
• Lug width : 18mm.
• Band : New Leather Strap.

Condition :

• Used, it runs well.
• Set the date: Pull the crown.
• The day difference time of an used watch is about +-1 minute / day.
• For practical, everyday use, it would be advisable to have the movement cleaned and oiled.

Key Features

The Epitome of Mid-Century Swiss Minimalist Elegance: Developed during a magnificent golden era of traditional Swiss watchmaking, the **OMEGA Geneve** represented the absolute peak of classic dress luxury. The ""Geneve"" designation was OMEGA's proud seal of high-society sophistication and refined manufacturing prowess. Crafted during a transitional epoch when mechanical excellence ruled the horological world, this hand-wound masterpiece was explicitly created for individuals who demanded timeless boardroom prestige and clean, uncompromised aesthetic discipline.

The Legendary Caliber 601 Hand-Wound Masterpiece: This historic timepiece is powered by the magnificent **Caliber 601**, a highly revered, in-house manual-wind movement operating at a classic frequency of **19,800 vibrations per hour (vph)**. Highly celebrated by vintage purists for its remarkably robust, low-profile mainplate architecture, this caliber utilizes a premium **17-jewel specification**. Engineered with meticulous precision, it incorporates OMEGA's signature copper-beryllium plating and an advanced micro-regulator to deliver exceptional, chronometer-like daily stability.

Slender Dress Case Architecture and Balanced Proportions: This specific Geneve reference is globally sought after for its textbook implementation of traditional dress proportions. The solid stainless steel case showcases an extraordinarily thin profile with elegant, fluidly tapered lugs and a pristine polished bezel that captures light with striking vintage warmth. This ultra-low center-of-gravity design allows the mechanical watch to sit entirely flush against the skin, sliding completely weightless under a tailored executive cuff.

Immaculate Non-Date Dial Symmetry and Clinical Purity: By utilizing a pure non-date configuration, the dial achieves a magnificent level of **uncompromised visual balance and perfect symmetry**. The radiant silver sunburst canvas controls glare with beautiful warmth, decorated with **hand-applied, multifaceted elongated baton indices** and razor-sharp hands that catch light with striking contrast. Free from visual clutter, it prioritizes pure split-second legibility, proudly completed by the applied classic OMEGA brand emblem.

An Investment-Grade Cornerstone of Swiss Watchmaking Heritage: The Cal. 601 17-jewel hand-wound variant remains a highly coveted, universally respected reference for serious vintage watch purists worldwide. It represents the perfect historical intersection where traditional Swiss movement refinement met mid-century geometric minimalism right before the quartz transition. Built to an uncompromising heirloom standard that effortlessly transcends passing fashion trends, it stands as a profound testament to an era when OMEGA built mechanical instruments to an indestructible industrial benchmark.

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