Omega Genève "Ancoretta" Ref. 135.042 Burgundy

Introduced in 1953, the Omega Genève collection was created to represent accessible Swiss precision while maintaining the quality, reliability and craftsmanship that defined the Omega name. Over the decades, Genève became one of Omega’s most diverse and fascinating families, offering elegant time-only watches, chronometers and innovative designs that reflected the creativity of each era.

During the late 1960s and 1970s, Omega Genève references evolved through numerous variations, with different case designs, dial executions and production details. Today, these watches are increasingly appreciated by collectors for their originality, excellent movements and authentic vintage character.

This Omega Genève Ref. 135.042, produced in 1970, is a particularly captivating example of the period. Powered by the renowned Omega calibre 601, a robust and reliable manual-winding movement, it features an extraordinary burgundy tritium dial combined with a beautifully aged red faded bezel, creating a unique and highly collectible aesthetic.

Known among collectors as the “Ancoretta”, a nickname associated with Genève examples featuring the small anchor symbol on the dial, this particular watch stands out precisely because of its unusual configuration without the anchor marking. This detail makes the dial execution especially distinctive and gives the piece a different visual identity compared to the more commonly encountered examples.

The combination of the deep burgundy tones, the naturally aged tritium, the original plexiglass crystal and the matching burgundy saffiano leather strap creates a vintage appearance full of character and personality.

A rare opportunity for collectors searching for an authentic 1970s Omega with an uncommon dial configuration, strong visual appeal and the timeless reliability of the Genève collection.