Omega Geneve Admiralty Ref. 135.042 - Ghosted Bezel
Year: 1969.
Movement: Omega 601 manual wind Calibre.
Case Size: 35mm.
Dial and bezel: Blue dial with caramel tritium lume markers. Blue ghosted bezel.
Crystal: Acrylic crystal.
Strap: Blue leather strap. Original Omega strap and clasp also included.
Every watch we sell is fully inspected and professionally serviced to meet our exacting standards. We stand by the quality of our stock, which is why every purchase comes with a 12-month warranty as standard.
This watch is sold as watch only, which is typical for vintage timepieces. We place greater value on condition, originality, and overall integrity than on whether a box or papers happen to be present. Many vintage watches have lost their packaging over time, and we don’t believe in inflating prices with non-original extras.
If a watch does include genuine box and papers, this will always be clearly noted in the description. All purchases come with bespoke Watts On Watches packaging and full purchase documentation.
Year: 1969.
Movement: Omega 601 manual wind Calibre.
Case Size: 35mm.
Dial and bezel: Blue dial with caramel tritium lume markers. Blue ghosted bezel.
Crystal: Acrylic crystal.
Strap: Blue leather strap. Original Omega strap and clasp also included.
Every watch we sell is fully inspected and professionally serviced to meet our exacting standards. We stand by the quality of our stock, which is why every purchase comes with a 12-month warranty as standard.
This watch is sold as watch only, which is typical for vintage timepieces. We place greater value on condition, originality, and overall integrity than on whether a box or papers happen to be present. Many vintage watches have lost their packaging over time, and we don’t believe in inflating prices with non-original extras.
If a watch does include genuine box and papers, this will always be clearly noted in the description. All purchases come with bespoke Watts On Watches packaging and full purchase documentation.
Year: 1969.
Movement: Omega 601 manual wind Calibre.
Case Size: 35mm.
Dial and bezel: Blue dial with caramel tritium lume markers. Blue ghosted bezel.
Crystal: Acrylic crystal.
Strap: Blue leather strap. Original Omega strap and clasp also included.
Every watch we sell is fully inspected and professionally serviced to meet our exacting standards. We stand by the quality of our stock, which is why every purchase comes with a 12-month warranty as standard.
This watch is sold as watch only, which is typical for vintage timepieces. We place greater value on condition, originality, and overall integrity than on whether a box or papers happen to be present. Many vintage watches have lost their packaging over time, and we don’t believe in inflating prices with non-original extras.
If a watch does include genuine box and papers, this will always be clearly noted in the description. All purchases come with bespoke Watts On Watches packaging and full purchase documentation.
The Omega Geneve Admiralty Ref. 135.042 is one of those rare vintage pieces that perfectly captures the adventurous design language of the late 1960s. This 35mm steel cased model is fitted with a striking original blue dial with warm caramel tritium lume, and it features a wonderfully faded ghosted blue bezel that has developed rich patina over time.
Powering this watch is the reliable manual wind Omega 601 calibre — known for its simplicity, longevity, and ease of servicing. The blue dial still presents strongly, with vivid contrast against the lume and white minute track, and the bold orange sweep seconds hand adds a flash of colour that speaks to its sporting roots.
It comes fitted to a handmade blue leather strap, with the original Omega strap and clasp also included, offering both a modern and period-correct option for the collector or daily wearer.
Why Collectors Want It
The Admiralty series was Omega’s answer to functional, water-resistant tool watches in the late '60s, bridging the gap between everyday wear and sporty utility. The 135.042 variant with a ghosted bezel is especially desirable — not only for its aesthetic character, but for the way each example ages uniquely. Finding one with its original bezel and tritium dial intact, in this condition, is increasingly rare.
Key Features
Year: 1969
Movement: Omega 601 manual wind calibre
Case Size: 35mm stainless steel
Dial: Blue with caramel tritium lume and orange seconds hand
Bezel: Original ghosted blue bezel
Crystal: Acrylic
Strap: Blue leather strap (plus original Omega strap and clasp included)
Papers/Box: Watch only
Warranty: 12-month Watts On Watches warranty
Condition & Guarantee
This Omega Geneve Admiralty is in excellent vintage condition with beautifully aged components throughout. The bezel, a highlight of this reference, is original and naturally ghosted, giving it unique personality. The case remains strong and unpolished, and the movement is fully serviced and running well.
Every watch from Watts On Watches is professionally inspected and serviced prior to sale, and is covered by our 12-month mechanical warranty. Purchases are presented in our bespoke WOW packaging, with full documentation included.