Omega - Seamaster De Ville - No reserve price - 166.037 SP - Men - 1960-1969

Now available at auction from Second Vintage This 1960s Omega Seamaster De Ville commands attention through its exceptionally clean silver sunburst dial and applied gold-tone indices. Housed in a classic stainless steel front-loading unibody case featuring a well-preserved Seahorse medallion, it offers a highly attractive and robust configuration of mid-century Omega design. Brand: Omega Model: Seamaster De Ville Reference Number: 166.037 SP Serial Number: 26904006 Movement: Automatic, Caliber 565, 24 jewels Dial: Silver sunburst with applied gold-tone indices Case Size: 34 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Stainless Steel Production Year: c. 1968 Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Timegrapher: +4+6s/day, performing remarkably well. Dial and Hands The dial features a silver sunburst finish in exceptionally clean condition, providing a brilliant backdrop for the applied gold-tone Omega logo and faceted baton indices. The printed text remains crisp and fully intact. Lume plots are present at the outer edge of the indices, showing consistent aging. The gold-tone dauphine hands feature lume inserts that match the dial plots in color, while the metal surfaces of the hour and minute hands display noticeable age-related oxidation and spotting. Case and Crystal The stainless steel front-loading unibody case is presented in honest vintage condition, retaining well-preserved geometry across its polished smooth bezel and brushed and polished lug surfaces. The case exhibits moderate surface scratches and handling marks consistent with its age. On the reverse, the signature Seahorse medallion remains well-preserved and clearly defined. A scalloped steel crown is clearly signed with the Omega logo and shows minor wear on the knurling. The domed acrylic crystal is clear, with no significant scratches, cracks, or crazing visible. Movement Inside is the copper-colored Omega Caliber 565 automatic movement, clearly engraved with 24 jewels. The plates and bridges are impressively clean with bright finishing, showing no obvious signs of corrosion or significant tool marks, while the rotor edge displays minor wear marks. Timegrapher results show +4+6s/day. Exhibiting remarkable accuracy and consistency, performing brilliantly for a vintage timepiece. Strap The watch is fitted with a brown leather strap featuring contrast stitching. The material shows light wear and creasing from use, offering a complementary character to the steel case. Condition Excellent vintage condition. The watch presents beautifully, highlighted by a remarkably clean dial and a well-preserved case showing honest, moderate surface scratches and handling marks consistent with age. The hands exhibit visible oxidation and spotting. The movement is performing very strongly, supported by the recorded timegrapher result. Dimensions The case measures 34 mm in diameter, excluding the crown. Remarks This Seamaster De Ville is a superb example of 1960s Omega design, distinguished by its pristine sunburst dial and robust unibody case. The well-preserved Seahorse medallion and highly capable mechanical performance make this a compelling addition to any collection of classic dress watches. History The Omega Seamaster De Ville line emerged in the 1960s as a refined dress watch that retained the practical, robust qualities of the wider Seamaster family. Characterized by its front-loading unibody case, the model offered a sleek profile while protecting the movement. The Caliber 565 is highly regarded by collectors for its reliability and the practical addition of a quickset date mechanism, making these watches enduring choices for daily wear and vintage appreciation. / Second Vintage SKU: OME-ASD-0005