Omega Genève Grand Sport "Racing Dial" 135.041
Omega Genève Grand Sport "Racing Dial" 135.041 in a very honest condition. The case is still sharp with brushed finish still visible. A dial that still has it’s matte black finish with crisp white print. The tritium on the dial and hands is there but not in a perfect condition.
So what is this? A Timex with an Omega logo? A Cal. 601 that’s insanely rare?
This is the Grand Sport. A time only watch marketed as a “racing” watch at an affordable price point. The cheaper sibling of the Omega Chronostop which was the consumers Omega Speedmaster. You can see this heritage in the hands used on the Grand Sport coming back on the Chronostop and many other Omega chronographs.
Rarity. A wrist watch known in very small numbers with only less then 15 known. Some say this watch was made to commemorate 1968 Canada Grand Prix. I personally think this is untrue. Since many of the pieces are found in The Netherlands with Omega Archive information to back this up I think this was just a budget “racing” inspired watch for the Dutch cheapskates.
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Brand: Omega
Model: Genève Grand Sport "Racing Dial"
Reference: 135.041
Year: 1968
Material: Stainless steel
Dimensions: 34mm diameter (without crown)
Crystal: Acrylic
Caliber: Omega Cal. 601
Bracelet/Strap: Period correct leather strap
Box/Papers: 1960’s Omega Box
Omega Genève Grand Sport "Racing Dial" 135.041 in a very honest condition. The case is still sharp with brushed finish still visible. A dial that still has it’s matte black finish with crisp white print. The tritium on the dial and hands is there but not in a perfect condition.
So what is this? A Timex with an Omega logo? A Cal. 601 that’s insanely rare?
This is the Grand Sport. A time only watch marketed as a “racing” watch at an affordable price point. The cheaper sibling of the Omega Chronostop which was the consumers Omega Speedmaster. You can see this heritage in the hands used on the Grand Sport coming back on the Chronostop and many other Omega chronographs.
Rarity. A wrist watch known in very small numbers with only less then 15 known. Some say this watch was made to commemorate 1968 Canada Grand Prix. I personally think this is untrue. Since many of the pieces are found in The Netherlands with Omega Archive information to back this up I think this was just a budget “racing” inspired watch for the Dutch cheapskates.
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Brand: Omega
Model: Genève Grand Sport "Racing Dial"
Reference: 135.041
Year: 1968
Material: Stainless steel
Dimensions: 34mm diameter (without crown)
Crystal: Acrylic
Caliber: Omega Cal. 601
Bracelet/Strap: Period correct leather strap
Box/Papers: 1960’s Omega Box
Omega Genève Grand Sport "Racing Dial" 135.041 in a very honest condition. The case is still sharp with brushed finish still visible. A dial that still has it’s matte black finish with crisp white print. The tritium on the dial and hands is there but not in a perfect condition.
So what is this? A Timex with an Omega logo? A Cal. 601 that’s insanely rare?
This is the Grand Sport. A time only watch marketed as a “racing” watch at an affordable price point. The cheaper sibling of the Omega Chronostop which was the consumers Omega Speedmaster. You can see this heritage in the hands used on the Grand Sport coming back on the Chronostop and many other Omega chronographs.
Rarity. A wrist watch known in very small numbers with only less then 15 known. Some say this watch was made to commemorate 1968 Canada Grand Prix. I personally think this is untrue. Since many of the pieces are found in The Netherlands with Omega Archive information to back this up I think this was just a budget “racing” inspired watch for the Dutch cheapskates.
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Brand: Omega
Model: Genève Grand Sport "Racing Dial"
Reference: 135.041
Year: 1968
Material: Stainless steel
Dimensions: 34mm diameter (without crown)
Crystal: Acrylic
Caliber: Omega Cal. 601
Bracelet/Strap: Period correct leather strap
Box/Papers: 1960’s Omega Box