This is an excellent example of the distinctive Omega Genève “Disco Volante,” a model nicknamed Flying Saucer for its unusual, wide and smoothly stepped case profile. The combination of the broad bezel, concealed lugs and compact proportions gives the watch a wonderfully sleek appearance that is quite different from Omega’s more conventional dress watches of the period.
Measuring 33.7mm across the case, with a remarkably compact 37.8mm lug-to-lug and just 9.7mm thick, it wears exceptionally well on the wrist. The low, saucer-like profile sits comfortably and gives the watch a surprisingly substantial presence despite its modest diameter.
The dial has developed a striking natural patina over the decades, with the original silver tone now transformed into a warm, textured golden-brown appearance. Often described as tropical or stardust patina, this kind of aging is entirely individual to the watch and gives this particular Genève considerably more character than a pristine replacement dial ever could.
Inside is Omega’s Calibre 600, a respected 17-jewel manual-winding movement operating at 18,000 vibrations per hour with approximately 48 hours of power reserve. The 600 family was designed as a straightforward, durable hand-wound movement and is known for its robust construction and serviceability. Its characteristic copper-coloured finish is one of the visual signatures of vintage Omega movements.
The Genève line was introduced by Omega as a more accessible collection while still carrying the engineering and design principles associated with the brand. Examples such as this demonstrate how creative Omega could be with case design during the 1960s, combining understated elegance with genuinely unusual proportions.
With its distinctive “Disco Volante” case, beautifully aged dial and dependable Calibre 600, this is a particularly characterful vintage Omega that offers plenty of 1960s design personality in a compact and wearable package.
This is an excellent example of the distinctive Omega Genève “Disco Volante,” a model nicknamed Flying Saucer for its unusual, wide and smoothly stepped case profile. The combination of the broad bezel, concealed lugs and compact proportions gives the watch a wonderfully sleek appearance that is quite different from Omega’s more conventional dress watches of the period.
Measuring 33.7mm across the case, with a remarkably compact 37.8mm lug-to-lug and just 9.7mm thick, it wears exceptionally well on the wrist. The low, saucer-like profile sits comfortably and gives the watch a surprisingly substantial presence despite its modest diameter.
The dial has developed a striking natural patina over the decades, with the original silver tone now transformed into a warm, textured golden-brown appearance. Often described as tropical or stardust patina, this kind of aging is entirely individual to the watch and gives this particular Genève considerably more character than a pristine replacement dial ever could.
Inside is Omega’s Calibre 600, a respected 17-jewel manual-winding movement operating at 18,000 vibrations per hour with approximately 48 hours of power reserve. The 600 family was designed as a straightforward, durable hand-wound movement and is known for its robust construction and serviceability. Its characteristic copper-coloured finish is one of the visual signatures of vintage Omega movements.
The Genève line was introduced by Omega as a more accessible collection while still carrying the engineering and design principles associated with the brand. Examples such as this demonstrate how creative Omega could be with case design during the 1960s, combining understated elegance with genuinely unusual proportions.
With its distinctive “Disco Volante” case, beautifully aged dial and dependable Calibre 600, this is a particularly characterful vintage Omega that offers plenty of 1960s design personality in a compact and wearable package.