Omega Geneve review, history and buying tips

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  • Опубликовано: 15 ноя 2024

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  • @StruanRobertson29
    @StruanRobertson29 2 года назад +20

    Believe it or not...to my horror, last year on a visit home, I caught my parents about to throw out a battered old geneve from the 1960s....I rescued it and had it nicely cleaned and serviced. Wear it Monday to Friday to work. Its 54 years old and keeps accurate time...and it has a full 2 day power reserve....for a 54 year old watch I find that remarkable....very well made...

    • @watchyouknow
      @watchyouknow  2 года назад +2

      Wow. Glad you saved it and got it cleaned and serviced. I adore mine. Geneve's are a great way to experience a luxury timepiece without breaking the bank.

    • @rampantcolt
      @rampantcolt 2 года назад +1

      I have 2 from 1969 that keep perfect time. I’m like you, I wear them during the week and my Rolex on the weekends.

    • @StruanRobertson29
      @StruanRobertson29 2 года назад +1

      @@rampantcolt cool man....thats exactly the same as me...4pm on Friday the Geneve comes off and the Explorer goes on...what Rolex do you have??

  • @urbanoteal6334
    @urbanoteal6334 2 года назад +13

    I have a 1971 Omega Genevé. Belonged to my great-grandfather and has been passed down to me. It’s a custom for the Yugoslav railways that was given to workers who were also decorated war heroes. Thinking of having it restored as it is a family heirloom.

    • @watchyouknow
      @watchyouknow  2 года назад

      You should do that.😊

    • @IvansBikesBmws
      @IvansBikesBmws 2 года назад

      Same story here. Got a Geneve from Yugoslav Pobjeda Gorazde! Love the watch.

    • @dabrdant3719
      @dabrdant3719 2 года назад +2

      Similar here - I have an 1976 Omega after my grandfather, who received it while working in Beograd at FAP - FAMOS.

    • @IvansBikesBmws
      @IvansBikesBmws 2 года назад

      @@dabrdant3719
      Another big ex Yugoslav truck company. Glad to hear they were handing out Omegas.

    • @esrynshudder4216
      @esrynshudder4216 Год назад +2

      haha I have a 1975 Omega geneve from my great grandfather who worked for a railway company in Australia

  • @gabriel.954
    @gabriel.954 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for making this video. I appreciate your information and display of a beautiful watch! Especially the outside photos. Thanks

    • @watchyouknow
      @watchyouknow  9 месяцев назад

      +@gabriel.954 of course 😊

  • @shaneking9411
    @shaneking9411 Год назад +5

    Purchased my first Omega watch today, 1975 Geneve (running), very happy with it I went from an Orient Bambino, and I love the simple dress style. Going to get it serviced and the glass polished next week.

    • @watchyouknow
      @watchyouknow  Год назад +1

      They are great watches Shane. Congratulations, you'll love it. I have over 150 watches and my Geneve is maybe my most favorite.

    • @garyjohnston4165
      @garyjohnston4165 Год назад

      I am very happy with my OMEGA GENEVE as well with it having a lot to it

    • @garyjohnston4165
      @garyjohnston4165 Год назад

      My OMEGA GENEVE is definitely a hand down the family watch 😀

    • @kyberbricks3781
      @kyberbricks3781 Год назад +2

      Wow thats really a coincidence, I just purchased a vintage running Geneve after sticking with my Orient Bambino for nearly 2 years. The sleek style of it and vintage feel is great

    • @shaneking9411
      @shaneking9411 Год назад

      @@kyberbricks3781 from a first enthusiast watch the Bambino to a vintage Omega feels like the correct step to take.

  • @majedagha9309
    @majedagha9309 2 года назад +2

    Thanks for the history, very underrated watches for what they offer.

    • @watchyouknow
      @watchyouknow  2 года назад +2

      Agreed. Thanks for commenting Majed.

  • @Jamie-666
    @Jamie-666 4 месяца назад

    I've got a 78 steel Geneve automatic on my wrist as we speak. Very good condition it is too - was my grandads.

  • @MrBlaser51
    @MrBlaser51 7 месяцев назад

    I Seriously thank you for your output & general knowledge. Don't forget the style.

  • @garyjohnston4165
    @garyjohnston4165 Год назад +1

    My OMEGA GENEVE adds good to my life

  • @olejones1
    @olejones1 6 месяцев назад +1

    I’m actually looking at purchasing a watch from the same place you bought yours from; Watch Vintage in Bath in the UK. Seems a very reputable seller

  • @ahmetkarakoyunlu8676
    @ahmetkarakoyunlu8676 2 года назад

    I have exactly the same one. I am very happy with it. Thank you very much for the nice and giving informations about the watch.

    • @watchyouknow
      @watchyouknow  2 года назад

      Great watch. Glad you love it too Ahmet.

  • @nick540
    @nick540 3 года назад +2

    Great video. Lots of information. I have the 1975 9kt solid gold version. Beautiful watches.

    • @watchyouknow
      @watchyouknow  3 года назад +1

      They are! Thanks for watching😊

  • @garyjohnston4165
    @garyjohnston4165 Год назад +6

    My OMEGA GENEVE has everything I want in a watch - me and my workmate Stuart talk about watches and once I got my OMEGA I stopped talking about other watches and Stuart is jealous

  • @davehooter1623
    @davehooter1623 3 года назад +1

    I have a 1979 Geneve with the 751 movement and I have it on an olive NATO strap. It's great.

  • @clifforddriver9434
    @clifforddriver9434 5 месяцев назад

    It's a beautiful timepiece, thank you.

    • @watchyouknow
      @watchyouknow  4 месяца назад

      +@clifforddriver9434 it is special

  • @730-buysell4
    @730-buysell4 4 года назад +4

    The 1012, 1022 movement is pain in the ____ to regulate

  • @esrynshudder4216
    @esrynshudder4216 Год назад

    I have the 1975 geneve and it's plated gold too with a black seconds hand, saying geneve and swiss made as well with the champagne white dial. The crown on it is every bit as hard to use but my one is gold fortunately!

    • @watchyouknow
      @watchyouknow  Год назад +1

      Great watches. Too bad about these crowns though. Don't know why they made them so hard to pull.

  • @NextGenEvs
    @NextGenEvs 2 года назад +2

    I was just given an Omega watch from my great grandfather. Looks a lot like this. How can I be certain it’s a Geneve?

    • @watchyouknow
      @watchyouknow  2 года назад

      Geneve's have many variations.
      This database can help:
      omegaaddict.com/database

  • @vedatozsoy442
    @vedatozsoy442 Год назад

    Amazing watch,amazing video.Thanks

  • @davidjackson3592
    @davidjackson3592 3 года назад +1

    I am going to need to get mine repaired. :(

  • @katalinudrescu
    @katalinudrescu 4 года назад +1

    Nice clasic watch... Super review

    • @watchyouknow
      @watchyouknow  4 года назад

      Thank you Katalin. Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

  • @joeshaves2020
    @joeshaves2020 4 года назад +2

    Great review thanks. New Sub

  • @mikahina3909
    @mikahina3909 10 месяцев назад

    I just bought one on eBay from a charity for £280 ($320) with gold plating and original everything. Is that a good price?

  • @addictivewatchclub5171
    @addictivewatchclub5171 3 года назад +1

    Love the no Geneve version!

    • @watchyouknow
      @watchyouknow  3 года назад

      Have it on now as a matter of fact. A real beaut.

    • @keenobservations3050
      @keenobservations3050 2 года назад

      I have a 1973 without Geneva on the dial. Not sure what that means but It was passed down to me from my father.

  • @alfredociro3633
    @alfredociro3633 4 года назад

    Bellissima recensione....
    Potresti dirmi perché non c'è il logo Geneve .Non ho capito cosa cambia da questo a quello con il logo che hai fatto vedere in video
    Grazie

  • @viperracing2889
    @viperracing2889 3 года назад +1

    What would a square blue dial version, from 1971, be worth in very good condition?

    • @watchyouknow
      @watchyouknow  3 года назад

      I would suggest contacting Omega Forums. Many of these guys and gals are experts on this topic. Be sure to send pics.
      omegaforums.net/

  • @watchmewatch9
    @watchmewatch9 4 года назад

    just curious jeff, why a plexiglass crystal rather than sapphire? Is that an economic or availability issue?

    • @watchyouknow
      @watchyouknow  4 года назад +1

      Catawiki sums it up real nice: "When acrylic crystal breaks, it does not shatter which is why most of Rolex sports line used acrylic crystal. Omega even chose this material for their Speedmaster watch that went to the moon, in order to prevent crystal splinters from floating around in space should the watch break".
      Acrylic and plexiglass synonymous. Omega historically calls it plexiglass. Like it or not it is part of their past. Mass usage of sapphire was not common until the 1980's.

  • @ВиталийТерентьев-и9и
    @ВиталийТерентьев-и9и 8 месяцев назад

    Добрый день! Очень интересные часы!!! Классная Омега. В особенности, музыка в видео с 1:17 по 6:10. Подскажите пожалуйста кто исполнитель музыки? Спасибо!

  • @garyjohnston4165
    @garyjohnston4165 Год назад +3

    My OMEGA GENEVE is my weekend watch , I'm not wearing this baby to work

  • @juanalbo5078
    @juanalbo5078 3 года назад

    Jeff my dad gave me an Omega Geneve that he purchased in Spain back in 1971, I know is 18k gold including the bracelet, not interested in selling it but would like to get some info on it, can you please guide me? I have not been able to find a similar one on line.

    • @watchyouknow
      @watchyouknow  3 года назад +1

      Send me some pics via Instagram pm:
      watchyouknow1970

  • @raymondho4821
    @raymondho4821 4 года назад

    Hi, is it hard to get a cal 1030 serviced? I saw Omega enthusiast said watches with 1000 series calibre are hard to be serviced because there is less demand for those watches but i like wanna buy a geneve 136.0.102

    • @watchyouknow
      @watchyouknow  4 года назад +1

      This link will explain the service in detail. It can be done by a qualified technician. "Anything is difficult until it is not". By this I mean that once you know how to service it ...you can do it. onatelier.co.uk/omega-calibre-1030-9ct-gold-dress-watch-service

  • @francisb8888
    @francisb8888 3 года назад

    What is a tool 9070 in the case back of my watch mean?

  • @730-buysell4
    @730-buysell4 4 года назад

    May I know the name of that opening music, thanks!

    • @watchyouknow
      @watchyouknow  4 года назад +1

      I use Renderforest and the title is whatever is used in the water droplet template so I am unsure.

  • @watchmewatch9
    @watchmewatch9 4 года назад +4

    I love dials that have different personalities depending on when and where they are...much like my women.

  • @rickcal8212
    @rickcal8212 4 года назад

    Veramente stupendo omega Genève vintage 👍

  • @BorisCheshlarov
    @BorisCheshlarov 7 месяцев назад

    Now is Omega, before Helvetia

  • @TheRealKojoThomas56
    @TheRealKojoThomas56 4 года назад

    Cool

  • @nevillechapman9761
    @nevillechapman9761 4 года назад +2

    GEN EVE FFS

  • @jacksugden8190
    @jacksugden8190 10 месяцев назад

    Overated plain looking watch that looked like any others on the market, they have inflated prices due to its name, giving the brand a snobbish name for collectors of high-end watches!.

    • @watchyouknow
      @watchyouknow  10 месяцев назад +1

      +@jacksugden8190 😐

    • @larsheuker
      @larsheuker 8 месяцев назад

      My omegas have a 565 movement. Look that up and see how well they are designed and how decorated the inside is. You dont even get to see it and the details are stunning