Omega Geneve, Ref. 135.041, Cal. 601, Men’s Manual Wind Vintage Watch, 1968

A bright orange seconds hand stands out against the charcoal sunburst dial of this Omega Genève watch from 1968, reference 135.041. Its 34.5 mm tonneau steel head spans 40.5 mm from lug to lug, with factory brushing, polished side chamfers and short integrated lugs. Original tritium-insert hands, a signed crown and logo crystal accompany hand-wound caliber 601 and a brown replacement strap.

Charcoal dial with an orange seconds hand

The deep grey charcoal dial has a vertical sunburst finish, applied baton markers with tritium and a contrasting white minute track. Crisp Omega and Genève markings remain preserved. The darker surface and white track give the coloured seconds hand a clear background.

The original baton hour and minute hands have tritium inserts. The bright orange central seconds hand remains the most prominent colour accent against the grey dial. The orange accent gives the restrained dress dial a sportier character.

Factory brushing and sharp tonneau lines

The stainless-steel case measures 34.5 mm across and 40.5 mm from lug to lug. Its brushed upper surface contrasts with polished chamfers along the sides. Short integrated lugs give the tonneau outline a compact fit and greater perceived presence than its size alone suggests.

The original Omega-signed crown is in excellent condition and operates smoothly for daily winding and time setting. The original crystal carries the Omega logo. A brown leather strap is a later replacement, fitting the 18 mm lugs and providing an adjustable wrist fit.

Manual-wind caliber 601

Swiss Omega caliber 601 powers this manual-wind watch, with 17 jewels and a nominal frequency of 19,800 vibrations per hour. Its slim architecture and serviceability suit the compact case. The watch has been fully serviced and is fully operational, currently running accurately.

The late-1960s Genève line combined the restrained forms of dress watches with changes towards the bolder colours of the 1970s. Reference 135.041 expresses that transition through its charcoal surface and orange seconds hand, with the short-lugged tonneau head carrying the same period design character.

The watch is used and in excellent vintage condition, retaining its original dial, hands, signed crown and Omega-logo crystal. Its sharp case lines show no signs of over-polishing and retain the factory brushing. The fitted brown strap is a later replacement. It comes with a 12-month warranty, and worldwide shipping is available.