Omega De Ville 111.0132 (1978)

Presented for auction by Second Vintage A classic and elegant 1970s dress watch in excellent condition, this Omega De Ville highlights the elegant design of the era. Characterized by an ultra-thin profile and a distinctive black cabochon crown, the watch offers a highly wearable presence on the wrist. The exceptionally clean gold-tone dial features an attractive vertical brushed finish, making it a striking example of Omega's refined design language from the late 1970s. Brand: Omega Model: De Ville Reference Number: 111.0132 Serial Number: 41697835 Movement: Manual-winding Caliber 625, 17 jewels Dial: Gold-tone with vertical brushed finish and black applied indices Case Size: 32 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Gold-plated, stainless steel caseback Production Year: 1978 Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Timegrapher: +2+5s/day, performing remarkably well. Dial and Hands The exceptionally clean gold-tone dial features a striking vertical brushed finish. Crisp black printed text and a clear minute track border the dial, while the applied black stick indices remain in excellent condition. The simple black stick hands are intact with no visible corrosion or bending, matching the indices perfectly. The dial is exceptionally well-preserved, with no visible spotting or moisture damage. Case and Crystal The gold-plated case retains a well-defined geometry, exhibiting honest vintage wear consistent with age. Observations include light surface scratches and minor wear on the edges. The brushed stainless steel caseback displays light handling marks. The watch features a distinctive gold-tone fluted crown fitted with a black cabochon insert; the crown is unsigned, with no Omega logo visible. The flat crystal is clear, showing no significant scratches or chips. Movement Powered by the manual-winding Omega Caliber 625, this movement features 17 jewels, a mono-metallic balance, and an Incabloc shock absorber, beating at 21,600 BPH. The caliber displays the clean copper-colored plating typical of Omega movements, with crisp and clear engravings reading "OMEGA", "SWISS", "625", "SEVENTEEN 17 JEWELS", "UNADJUSTED", and the matching serial number 41697835. There is no visible corrosion, oxidation, or damaged screw heads. Exhibiting remarkable accuracy and consistency, performing brilliantly for a vintage timepiece. Strap The watch is fitted with a standard brown leather strap featuring matching stitching and an unsigned buckle. The strap shows light wear and creasing from normal use. Condition Excellent vintage condition. The dial is exceptionally clean and well-preserved, remaining free of spotting or moisture damage. The gold-plated case maintains its geometry and shows honest vintage wear, including light surface scratches and minor wear on the edges consistent with careful handling. The brushed stainless steel caseback displays only light marks. The crystal is clear, and the movement is remarkably clean. Dimensions The case measures 32 mm (excluding the crown). Remarks This De Ville is highly appealing for its pristine vertically brushed dial and elegant ultra-thin case geometry. The distinctive cabochon crown adds a quiet touch of refinement, offering a highly wearable and classic manual-wind dress watch from 1978. History The Omega De Ville line was established to offer refined, elegant dress watches, distinct from the brand's robust sport and professional models. The international collection for reference 111.0132 was produced between 1976 and 1978. Designed with a slim 32 mm profile and a press-in caseback, it was originally offered with dial variations including black, white, or silvered finishes with index hour markers and metal stick hands. The model is powered by the dependable manual-winding Omega caliber 625. This particular reference represents the quiet sophistication of 1970s dress timepieces, prioritizing clean lines and a slender profile on the wrist. / Second Vintage SKU: OME-ODV-0056