Omega De Ville Caliber 711 151.0039 (1968)

Now available at auction from Second Vintage This classic vintage Omega De Ville presents an elegant vertically striped champagne dial and is powered by the ultra-thin automatic Caliber 711. A refined dress watch from the late 1960s, it offers classic Roman numeral indices and an honest, heavily patinated character that reflects its decades of history. Brand: Omega Model: De Ville Reference Number: 151.0039 Serial Number: 26538367 Movement: Automatic Caliber 711, 24 jewels Dial: Champagne with vertical stripe texture and Roman numerals Case Size: 36mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Gold Plated (20 Microns) with Stainless Steel Caseback Production Year: 1968 Condition: Good vintage condition. Timegrapher: +12+15s /day with strong amlitude, performing remarkably well. Dial and Hands The champagne dial features a distinctive vertical stripe texture and crisp, legible printed Roman numerals. It presents a heavily patinated character, with significant spotting and greenish oxidation visible, particularly on the left side and outer edges between 9 and 12 o'clock. The black leaf hands show no bends or deformation, though minor surface dust and light oxidation are visible under magnification. Case and Crystal The 20-micron gold-plated case features a stainless steel snap-on caseback in good condition. It displays honest wear, with visible surface scratches and evident plating loss on the edges and lugs. The signed Omega crown shows significant tarnish, oxidation, and plating wear. The flat acrylic crystal is clear, presenting minor surface scratches but no deep cracks or chips. Movement Powered by the automatic Omega Caliber 711, the movement features the copper-colored plating characteristic of the brand during this era. It is engraved with OMEGA WATCH Co SWISS, TWENTY-FOUR 24 JEWELS, ADJUSTED TWO (2) POSITIONS, 711, and the serial number 26538367. The caliber maintains a generally clean appearance, showing minor marks on screw heads and light surface wear on the rotor. +12+15s /day with strong amlitude. Exhibiting remarkable accuracy and consistency, performing brilliantly for a vintage timepiece. Strap Fitted with a black leather strap featuring contrast stitching. It shows light wear and appears to be in good usable condition. Condition Good vintage condition. Supported by the recorded timegrapher result, the movement is performing very strongly. The case exhibits visible surface scratches and plating wear on the edges and lugs, along with significant tarnish and wear on the signed crown. The dial has developed a heavy patina, marked by significant spotting and greenish oxidation, most notably on the left side and outer edges. The hands show minor dust and light oxidation under magnification. The crystal has minor surface scratches but remains clear. The movement is generally clean, showing only light surface wear on the rotor and minor marks on screw heads. Dimensions Case Size: 36mm (excluding the crown) Remarks This Omega De Ville appeals to collectors who appreciate honest aging and distinctive dial textures. The ultra-thin Caliber 711 automatic movement provides reliable mechanical performance in a refined profile. The heavily patinated dial ensures this late-1960s dress watch remains a distinctive example. History Omega introduced the De Ville line to offer elegant dress watches distinct from the sportier Seamaster collection. By the late 1960s, the De Ville had become a symbol of sophisticated Swiss design. The Caliber 711 is notable as one of the thinnest automatic movements produced by Omega, allowing for slim, comfortable case profiles without sacrificing the convenience of self-winding mechanics. / Second Vintage SKU: OME-OAD-0002