Omega Genève Megaquartz 32 KHz Day-Date Ref. 196.0030
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
c.1973
Maker / issuer
OmegaThis circa 1973 Omega Genève Megaquartz 32 KHz Day-Date (reference 196.0030) is a vintage electronic wristwatch housed in a barrel-shaped stainless steel case with an integrated stainless steel link bracelet.
The watch features a radially brushed silver sunburst dial with applied baton hour markers, dark hands with luminous inserts, a day-date window at 3 o'clock, and a red Omega emblem at 12 o'clock. The dealer reports that power is provided by the Omega Calibre 1310 quartz movement with eight jewels. The case measures 39 mm in width by 44 mm in lug-to-lug length, with recessed pushers positioned on the right flank flanking the signed crown.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Quartz wristwatch
- Jewels
- 8j
- Calibre
- 1310
- Reference
- 196.0030
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Case Dimensions
- 39mm x 44mm
- Bracelet Reference
- 1237/223
- Maker / attribution
- Omega
Design
- Movement
- The watch is powered by the Omega Calibre 1310 movement. The source listing identifies the movement type as quartz, though the provided specification table also categorizes the winding as 'Automatic'. Internal components are not pictured in the provided source material.
- Visible features
- • Tonneau-shaped stainless steel case showing noticeable surface scratching and wear on polished and brushed facets. • Silver sunburst dial featuring an applied red rectangular emblem with the Omega logo at 12 o'clock. • Bilingual or English day-and-date aperture at 3 o'clock framed by a polished border, displaying 'WED 30'. • Signed winding crown flanked by two recessed adjustment pushers on the right case band. • Integrated-style articulated stainless steel link bracelet.
- Case and Bracelet
- The watch features a stainless steel case measuring approximately 39 mm in width and 44 mm lug-to-lug. It includes an integrated-style stainless steel bracelet, identified as reference 1237/223, which features the Omega emblem on the folding clasp. The exterior of the case displays surface wear and scratching across its polished and brushed surfaces.
- Dial and Complications
- The silver sunburst dial features a radial brushed finish with applied baton hour markers. A red rectangular emblem containing the Omega logo is positioned at 12 o'clock. The dial also includes black hands with luminous inserts. A day-date aperture with a polished surround is situated at the 3 o'clock position. The crystal is noted as an original Omega-marked component.
Identification
- Reference
- 196.0030
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Internal movement is not pictured in the listing.
- Research required: The dealer listing contains an internal contradiction, listing winding as 'Automatic' in the specification table while identifying the movement as quartz caliber 1310 elsewhere.