For sale we have a lovely original example of a 1969 Omega Geneve Chronostop Ref 146.009. It is on its original Milanese bracelet, with the original box, Omega service centre record and spare parts. The only non-original part is the crystal however, this is an Omega signed replacement. The pusher and crown were replaced with non-original parts in its last service, but they have been switched back to the original crown and pusher.
The dial is subtle yet sporty with its clean slate grey tone with powdered finish. The silver tone applied hour markers are futuristic, of a tapered wedge shape, with Tritium lume plots to the base. These give way to the Motor racing inspired chequered flag minute/seconds track to the exterior. There is a pop of colour of the dial with the Omega logo presented bright Orange. The date window sits at 3 O’clock, with the dial faceting to expose the white date window with black Arabic numerals.
The handset is original with the hour and minute hand painted black and white, with tritum lume in-fill. The tapered central second-hand pairs nicely with the hour markers and the Orange Omega logo. The bright Orange is a beautiful and standout pop of colour.
The acrylic crystal is original and has the Omega logo etched beneath the centre. The neatly designed crown is Omega signed, with the original monopusher.
The large Oval eye case is formed of Stainless Steel. It has semi hooded lugs, with the bracelet tucking in behind. The bezel has a brushed finish radiating outwards. The case facets to the top and bottom as the lugs fall away to meet the strap. The cases sides and lugs are polished. The screw back is original and inside, it is signed: Omega Watch Co. Fab Suisse Swiss Made, Acier Inoxydable, 146.009, 146.010.
The watch comes on its original mesh bracelet, reference 1120/116 no.27. It is adjustable and will fit any wrist size. It has the Omega signed buckle.
The movement inside is an Omega Cal 920. It is a manual wind movement with a hi-beat frequency of 21,600 BPH and Incabloc shock protection. It is a chronograph movement with 60 second counter. This is started, stopped, and reset by the single pusher. There is no quickset date, it changes by cycling the hands from 22-24hrs.
The movement has been well kept and was last knowingly serviced in 2011. The movement is very clean. It is keeping time to within +20 seconds a day, with an amplitude of 255 degrees and a beat error of 0.1m/s.
Full condition report below. Please see the images as these compliment and aid the description provided below.
Dial:
The dial has a slate grey tone with a powdered finish. It is in all original condition. There is an area of wear to the finish on the left-hand side of the central section. The hour markers have a chromed finish which shows signs of corrosion, particularly at 11, 12 and 1 O’clock.
Hands:
The hands are all original and are in good condition. The hour and minute hand have a black painted base, with a white upper section. There is some loss of paint from the centre. They have the original Tritium lume infill. The central second hand is Orange and has a lovely taper design.
Glass:
The crystal is an Omega replacement. It has the Omega logo etched beneath the centre it.
It has light surface scratches consistent with age, but no major scratches.
Crown and pusher
The crown is the original Omega crown. It winds and sets as it should and is in excellent condition with Omega logo. The pusher is original and is in good condition.
Case:
The case is made of Stainless Steel and is in good condition, having been polished. There are still some signs of marks remaining. It has a brushed finish radiating outwards on the bezel.
Caseback:
The screw back is in good condition having been polished. There are the remnants of scratches still lightly visible. It has a brushed finish to the face.
Inside, it is signed: Omega Watch Co. Fab Suisse Swiss Made, Acier Inoxydable, 146.009, 146.010.
Bracelet:
The watch comes on its original mesh bracelet, reference 1120/116 no.27. It is adjustable and will fit up to any wrist size. It has the Omega signed buckle.
Movement:
The movement inside is an Omega Cal 920. It is a manual wind movement with date function. It has a hi-beat frequency of 21,600 BPH and Incabloc shock protection. It is a chronograph movement with 60 second counter.
The movement has been well kept and was last knowingly serviced in 2011. The movement is very clean. It is keeping time to within +20 seconds a day, with an amplitude of 255 degrees and a beat error of 0.1m/s.
Case dimensions:
Case width: 35mm
Case width with crown: 37mm
Case length: 39.5mm
Case length lug to lug: 40mm
Case Depth: 11.5mm
Lug width: 18mm