1969 Omega Geneve Dynamic Blue racing dial on Omega bracelet Auto Date Cal 565

Here we have a 1969 Omega Geneve Dynamic automatic watch. It has the 41mm ellipse case which is formed of stainless steel, with the waterproof, front loading monocoque design. The dial is the blue sunburst finish racing dial, which is a rarer variation. It has the slim baton hour markers with the luminous plots to the base. The batons sit on the white painted strips which catch the eye. The date is set at 3 o’clock with the rounded window and white wheel with black numerals. Below 12 o’clock it is signed with the Omega logo and name, with the ‘Automatic’ text. Above 6 o clock is the ‘Geneve’ ‘Dynamic’ signing. Either side of 6 o’clock is the ‘T Swiss Made T’ text. The exterior of the dial has the eye-catching chequered racing dial layout. The hands are original with the black painted based and white painted indexes. They are inset with the original luminous in-fill. The central second hand is the baby blue tone with the tapered design. The dial is protected by the acrylic crystal with is original, with the Omega etching to the centre. 

As mentioned, the case measures 41mm wide. It is the monocoque design, which is front loading. It has the brushed sunburst finish to the bezel, which has worn with age. To the right is the notch, which the original Omega signed crown sits within. The case is held onto the bracelet with a screw on retaining ring. The rear of the cased is marked ‘Tool 107, waterproof’, referring to the tool needed to open. 

It comes on the original steel bracelet which is the reference 1153/138. It is well sized and will fit up to an 8.5” wrist diameter. 

The movement is the Omega calibre 562 which is automatic and has the quickset date function.

A late 60s/early 70s sporty and space age icon, which has an eye-catching blue sunburst racing dial. A real retro classic to enjoy!

Condition report

Dial

The dial is original and has signs of ageing. There are corrosion spots where gold base tone of the dial has come through in areas. The blue sunburst tone is good, as are the hour markers and signing.

Hands

The hands are original and have signs of ageing with some wear to the black painted finish. They have the original luminous in-fill and the central second hand is original. 

Crystal

The crystal is original with the Omega etching to the centre. It has some cracks to the edges and scratching associated with age.

Crown

The crown is the original Omega signed crown and is in strong condition with the clear logo. It functions as it should. 

Case

The monocoque main case has polished with age and the sunburst to the bezel is less defined. There are light dints and marks. The case back also has polished with age and has scratching and nicks. The screw retaining ring is present and works as it should, with the brushed finish. 

Bracelet

The bracelet is original and the brushed finish is less well defined. It has noticeable marking to the sides of the clasp. The Omega logo on the clasp is clear. It has light scratching all over. It is well sized and will fit any wrist.

Timekeeping and movement condition

The movement service history is unknown and as such, a service is recommended. The watch keeps time to within -30 seconds variation per day, with a decent amplitude of 250 degrees and a 1.5 m/s beat error. The date changes quicksets and works as it should. 

Case dimensions

Case width: 41mm

Case width with crown: 41.5mm

Case length: 36.75mm

Case length lug to lug: 42.6mm

Case depth: 11mm

Lug width: 24mm