1972 Omega Genve Automatic Day Date in Stainless Steel Model 166.0169 Omega 1972 Geneve Vintage Automatic Gold Plated Mens Wristwatch Ref 166 1972 Omega Watch 17 Jewel Automatic Gray Blue Rally Dial Day and Date Omega Genve Day Date Automatic Ref. 166.0117 No Reserve Price 1972 Omega Geneve Automatic Wristwatch Blog. This Watch An all original, stainless steel Omega timepiece with day date function at 3 o'clock and a stunning silver dial that has an almost starburst satin effect does show signs of age and patina but these are vintage watches and all tell a story. The classic design has elegant, onyx effect and chrome baton markers and lumed faded, stick hour, minute and central seconds. Omega case reference 166. 0117 with the in house Omega calibre 1022, this watch has quick date change, all encased in a 35mm screw back case. Signed omega crown and glass. Various strap options available but we went blue! Extra Points Formerly known as the La Generale Watch Co. it was founded by Louis Brandt in La Chaux de Fonds in 1848. In 1903 they renamed the company Omega until 1982 when they officially changed their name to Omega SA. They are part of the Swiss Swatch Group. Founded by Louis Brandt in 1848, Omega started out as La Generale Watch Co., an unassuming, but international business. It wasn't until 1885, when the company had been taken over by Louis' sons, that the first mass produced caliber, the Labrador, was released. By 1903, the company had renamed itself Omega and only two years later were they the official timekeepers at many sporting events across Switzerland. Omega stepped onto an international stage in 1932 as the official timekeepers at the Olympic Games in Los Angeles, the first of over 20 Olympic Games. Omega were one of the 12 companies, now known as the Dirty Dozen, commissioned to produce watches for the British Military during the Second World War. One of Omega's most iconic watches, the Seamaster, was introduced in 1948 to celebrate their 100th anniversary. Over 70 years later, it is still one of Omega's best selling watches. This watch comes fully serviced by our on site workshop and with a 12 month, non waterproof service cover. What we think About as good a vintage, high grade, pre owned Omega you will find. An affordable, attractive and reliable vintage watch that oozes timeless sophistication. Simple, elegant and very functional. A timeless vintage omega example. Day date function for the person who needs to know it all. Spec Stuff Serial : 3548#### Reference : 166. 0117 Movement : Cal 1022Age : 1971 1980Specific Age : 1972Case Size : 35mm Case Thickness : Lug to Lug : 41mmLugs : 18mmCondition : Pre OwnedBox & Papers : NoCase Material : Stainless SteelService History : 12 Months NON Waterproof service cover