Omega De Ville 511.413 (1970-1979)

Now available at auction from Second Vintage A quintessential 1970s Omega dress watch. This De Ville pairs classic proportions with a remarkably preserved champagne dial and a reliable manual-wind movement, offering an elegant aesthetic for the discerning vintage collector. Brand: Omega Model: De Ville Reference Number: 511.413 Serial Number: 39676443 Movement: Manual wind, caliber 625, 17 jewels Dial: Champagne gold-tone with vertical brushed finish Case Size: 24mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Gold-plated, stainless steel caseback Production Year: c. 1975 Condition: Good vintage condition. Timegrapher: -20-22s/day, running strong and steady. Dial and Hands The champagne gold-tone dial features a striking vertical brushed finish that remains exceptionally clean and well-preserved. Printed black text and indices are crisp and intact across the surface, with no visible spotting, staining, or damage to detract from its elegant appearance. Simple black stick hands are clean and match the dial indices perfectly, with their finish appearing intact and showing no visible corrosion. Case and Crystal The gold-plated case presents honest wear consistent with age, showing moderate surface scratches and scuffs alongside some wear to the plating on the edges and lug tips. The stainless steel caseback displays typical surface scratches. The watch retains its signed Omega crown, which shows some wear to the knurling and plating. The flat acrylic crystal remains clear, bearing some minor surface scratches visible under certain lighting conditions. Movement Inside beats the Omega caliber 625 manual-wind movement, featuring 17 jewels. The mechanism appears clean and bright, with clear engravings including the Omega signature and serial number. There is no visible corrosion, oxidation, or damaged screw heads present on the movement. The timegrapher records a rate of -20-22s/day. Performing well within expected vintage tolerances; running strong and steady. Strap The watch is fitted with an attractive black leather strap featuring contrast yellow stitching. The strap shows light wear and creasing from use. Condition Good vintage condition. The dial and hands are exceptionally well-preserved, while the gold-plated case exhibits moderate surface scratches, scuffs, and plating wear on the edges and lug tips consistent with its age. The stainless steel caseback has typical surface scratches, and the signed crown shows wear to its knurling. The acrylic crystal has minor surface scratches. The movement is clean and bright, running strong and steady as supported by the timegrapher readings. Dimensions The case measures 24mm in diameter, excluding the crown. Remarks This De Ville stands out for its remarkably clean vertical brushed champagne dial and reliable caliber 625 movement. It offers classic 1970s styling in an honest, highly wearable package. History The Omega De Ville line emerged as a standalone collection in 1967, moving away from the Seamaster family to establish its own identity focused on elegant, refined dress watches. The reference 511.413 was produced during the mid-1970s, representing the classic, understated design language of the era. Powered by the reliable manual-wind caliber 625, this model reflects Omega's commitment to producing slim, sophisticated timepieces tailored for formal and everyday elegance alike. Payment and Shipping Payment must be completed within 1–3 days after purchase. Your watch will be professionally and securely packaged, then shipped with tracking and insurance for your peace of mind. We use fast express shipping, with typical delivery within 1–4 business days, depending on the destination. Please note that vintage watches may show minor signs of wear, aging, or imperfections, which are considered normal for watches of this age. We kindly ask you to review all photos carefully before bidding. We photograph each watch from multiple angles to provide the most accurate representation possible, and the photos form an important part of the description. The timegrapher assessment if provided is seen as an indication of the movement’s condition under fully wound testing conditions. As with all vintage watches, results may vary in daily use. If you have any concerns regarding functionality or defects after delivery, please contact us within 3 days of receiving the watch so we can assist you. As with all used watches, water resistance is not guaranteed. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us after the auction ends. / Second Vintage SKU: OME-DVX-0011