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As most vintage Omega collectors know, the Genève model line is unique in more than just name. I say that because when it was first introduced, in 1953, it was meant to make a statement, coming in the wake of Omega’s one-two-three sweep of the the previou...  

Thanks a lot Tony, this is an informative post and the photos are beautiful. The accuracy in placing the little paddles of lume inside the black boxes on the dial is admirable. Followup question for you or Graham on cals 601 and 602: were different parts ...  

Tom, i have absolutely no idea. here's a pic of the 601 so we can compare it with the 602. best graham...  

..book (Marco Richon) gives the following information: 600 27.90SC PC AM 17P 1960 (manuel version of 550) Seamaster 409.000 pieces 601 27.90SC T1 PC AM 17P 1960 Seamaster -De Ville -Genève 831.000 pieces 602 27.90SC T1 PC AM bull 17P 1964 Constellation (r... 

My understanding through Bill is that the book that Ben referenced is incorrect. That is to say that the 602 movements were used exclusively in this model Genève, and not in the Constellation. If anyone has evidence of a 602 Constellation, please do share... 

Although Richon's more recent publication "Journey through Time" demonstrates identical text in the caliber specifications, the modelname Constellation has been changed here into Genève . Sorry for initially looking up in the older book... Page 479 shows ... 

Hi Ben Wen i was researching the 602 geneve... I noticed the error in Omega Saga... i wrote to John Dethiem and mention that it was in error. I also asked john if he ever saw a manual wind Connie to drive the point home and he forwarded the info to Marco!... 

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and very difficult to locate. Wear it in good health. Here is a link to a post I made here in the purists about this nice uncommon cal. 602 geneve I obtained about 2 years ago. omega.watchprosite.com

thanks for the link, Mike. I doubt that there are many out there with the added goodies that came with yours! Do you wear it often? Regards, Tony

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... after reading your post, i am now even proud of being one of the owners for this Cal.602. in any case, the dial of your watch is exceptionally outstanding. stefan

Hi, I just bought a Geneve cal. 602. Reading your posts and also accross the internet I have some doubts that the case it's original. It seems that the reference 135.012 SP fits the Geneve line but the cal. 601. Any help will be highly appreciated. Thanks...  

Hi, Why do you buy this watch when you are in doubt? I am sorry to say it is a "Frankenwatch", a marriage. It is a correct chronometer movement for the rare Geneve chronometer in a non correct case! The case is from the ordinary (non chronometer) Geneve l... 

thanks also for the history info. Cheers

Thanks Tony. Very informative thread and very nice Geneve. In the mean time, I am still waiting for this one, a friend of mine "promised" to let it go. Caliber 602. Best....  

. . . these Genèves are just exquisite! Enchanted, Art...  

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. . . today? Yep, the very same Genève reference Tony wrote about fifteen years ago. I've owned this example since 2011, the acquisition prompted in part by this thread. Tony moved to Portugal many years ago and hasn't posted since; his deep knowledge of ...