1968 OMEGA SEAMASTER GENEVE GREY LINEN RAINBOW HUE CAL. 601 REF. 135.011

1968 OMEGA SEAMASTER GENEVE GREY LINEN RAINBOW HUE CAL. 601 REF. 135.011A rare, transitional piece from the Seamaster line with a Geneve dial and the Seamaster Hippocampus on its case back CASE PATINA Many enthusiasts attribute the origins of patinas popularity to the Japanese market, where, particularly with Rolex sports watches, the natural signs associated with ageing are considered highly desirable. The phenomenon has now spread globally, with the UK and US markets in particular demanding vintage pieces that havent

A rare, transitional piece from the Seamaster line with a Geneve dial and the Seamaster Hippocampus on its case back

CASE PATINA

Many enthusiasts attribute the origins of patina’s popularity to the Japanese market, where, particularly with Rolex sports watches, the natural signs associated with ageing are considered highly desirable. The phenomenon has now spread globally, with the UK and US markets in particular demanding vintage pieces that haven’t been cleaned or restored in any way

Simply put, patina is a natural oxidisation process that occurs over time on metals and other natural materials. It creates a thin layer that can render in a variety of colours – from the classic green finish on copper to deep neutral shades and even rainbow hues that we see here on this quite remarkable watch

REFERENCE

135.011

CASE BACK

Screw

DIAMETER

34.5mm / 37mm with crown

MATERIAL

40 microns gold plated

CROWN

Omega

PLEXI

Sternkreuz

WATER RESISTANT

No

MOVEMENT

Manual

CALIBRE

601

JEWELS

17

SERIAL NUMBER

26127159

PRECISION

+/- 10 seconds per day

FUNCTIONS

Centre hour, minute and second hands

WINDING

Wind before use approx. 20 times / until resistance is felt to actuate power

STRAP

Oxblood handmade Italian lizard grain leather with gold buckle

DIAL AND INDICES

Original grey linen dial with raised baton hour markers, stick hands and sweeping seconds