Omega Genève Automatic Date Cream Dial Steel Bracelet 1973 – Ref. 166.0173

The Omega Genève Ref. 166.0173 from 1973 is an exceptionally well-preserved vintage watch with an elegant cream-silver dial, date display, and original Omega stainless steel bracelet. The watch was freshly serviced in August 2026 and is in outstanding condition both aesthetically and technically.

The perfect results on the timegrapher are particularly impressive: 0 seconds per day deviation, 295° amplitude, and 0.0 ms beat error. Together with the fully preserved original Omega acrylic crystal, this makes the Genève a particularly attractive collector's item.

An Exceptional Omega Genève from 1973

The Genève represents the elegant yet versatile side of Omega's historical collection. The Ref. 166.0173 dates from 1973 and combines a classic design with a practical date display.

With its 36 mm stainless steel case, the watch has a size that was modern for its time yet still well-balanced. The design remains timeless to this day and is perfectly suited as an elegant vintage watch for daily wear or as part of a high-quality collection.

Cream-Silver Dial with Date Display

The cream-silver dial is in very good condition and gives the watch its particularly elegant character.

The integrated date display not only makes the Genève visually interesting but also extremely practical for everyday use. The dial harmonizes perfectly with the stainless steel case and the original Omega bracelet.

Original Omega Acrylic Crystal

A special detail of this Genève is the still-installed original Omega acrylic crystal. It is in like-new condition and contributes significantly to the authenticity of this vintage timepiece.

The crystal was professionally polished as part of the refurbishment. As is typical for a vintage watch of this age, no water resistance is guaranteed and it has not been tested.

Omega Caliber 1012 – Perfect Timegrapher Values

Inside the Genève works the proven Omega Caliber 1012. The automatic movement has a power reserve of approximately 42 hours as specified by the manufacturer.

The movement was freshly serviced in August 2026, cleaned, oiled, and then precisely regulated.

The subsequent measurements are exceptional: The movement runs with 0 seconds per day deviation, achieves an amplitude of 295°, and shows a beat error of 0.0 ms.

These results are remarkable for a mechanical movement over 50 years old and underscore the excellent technical condition of this Genève.

Original Omega Stainless Steel Bracelet

The watch is equipped with its original Omega stainless steel bracelet. The bracelet is in mint condition and has a length of 20.5 cm.

The satin-finished areas of the bracelet have been professionally refurbished and the original surface structure expertly restored. This gives the bracelet a particularly clean and harmonious appearance with the case.

Professional Refurbishment and Service

The Genève has undergone extensive professional refurbishment. The movement has been cleaned, oiled, and regulated. In addition, the entire watch has been professionally cleaned and inspected.

The case has been expertly refurbished and the bezel polished to a high shine. The original acrylic crystal has been polished, and the satin-finished areas of the stainless steel bracelet have been professionally refinished.

Condition of the Omega Genève Ref. 166.0173

The watch is in overall mint condition. Case, bezel, crystal, movement, rate values, and bracelet are rated as mint.

The dial is in very good condition, while the case back is also very well preserved.

Overall, this is an exceptionally well-preserved example, where both the technical and aesthetic condition are particularly noteworthy.

Technical Specifications

Brand: Omega
Model: Genève Automatic Date Cream Dial Steel Bracelet
Reference: 166.0173
Year of Manufacture: 1973
Dial: Cream-Silver
Case: Stainless Steel
Diameter: 36 mm
Lug Width: 10 mm
Weight: 50 g
Crystal: Original Omega Acrylic Crystal
Bracelet: Original Omega Stainless Steel Bracelet
Bracelet Length: 20.5 cm
Movement: Omega Caliber 1012
Winding: Automatic
Power Reserve: approx. 42 hours
Rate Deviation: 0 s/d
Amplitude: 295°
Beat Error: 0.0 ms
Water Resistance: No guarantee / not tested
Internal Number: 10857

Work Performed

The Omega Caliber 1012 was freshly serviced in 08/2026, cleaned, oiled, and regulated.

In addition, the watch was professionally cleaned and inspected. The case was expertly refurbished and the bezel polished to a high shine.

The original Omega acrylic crystal was polished. The satin-finished areas of the original stainless steel bracelet were also professionally refurbished.

Scope of Delivery

The scope of delivery includes the Omega Genève Ref. 166.0173, a transport box, and an in-house certificate of authenticity.

Conclusion

The Omega Genève Ref. 166.0173 from 1973 is an exceptionally well-preserved vintage model with a cream-silver dial, date display, and original Omega stainless steel bracelet.

Particularly impressive are the perfect timegrapher values of 0 s/d, 295° amplitude, and 0.0 ms beat error after the fresh service in August 2026. Together with the original Omega acrylic crystal and the excellent overall condition, this results in a highly attractive collector's item.

An elegant and technically impressive Omega Genève, which represents an excellent choice for both ambitious collectors and lovers of high-quality vintage watches.