Omega De Ville 111.0107 (1970-1979)

Now available at auction from Second Vintage This classic vintage dress watch features a pristine, vertically brushed champagne dial and a remarkably slim manual-wind profile. With its minimalist two-hand design and beautifully preserved dial surface, this Omega De Ville offers elegant sophistication and strong mechanical performance. Brand: Omega Model: De Ville Reference Number: 111.0107 Serial Number: 39277527 Movement: Manual wind, caliber 625, 17 jewels Dial: Champagne with vertical brushed finish and applied black indices Case Size: 33 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Gold-plated, stainless steel caseback Production Year: Circa 1975 Condition: Good vintage condition. Timegrapher: +5+8s/day, performing remarkably well. Dial and Hands The exceptionally clean and well-preserved champagne dial features a striking vertical brushed finish. The applied black indices are intact and clean, perfectly complementing the minimalist aesthetic. All printed text, including the Omega branding, remains crisp and fully legible across the dial. There is no visible spotting, staining, or damage present. The matching black stick hands are equally clean, with their finish intact and no visible corrosion or bending, ensuring excellent contrast and readability. Case and Crystal The gold-plated case, paired with a stainless steel caseback, exhibits honest wear consistent with its age. It shows moderate scratches and handling marks throughout, with some plating wear and tarnish visible on the rear edges near the caseback. The integrated gold-tone bezel displays light scratches matching the wear of the case. The lugs retain their general shape but show signs of use. The crown is signed with the Omega logo and displays noticeable tarnish and wear to its plating. The flat crystal remains clear, with no significant scratches, chips, or crazing visible. Movement Inside beats the manual-wind Omega caliber 625. The movement presents a generally clean appearance, with some minor surface scratches visible on the plates, and features crisp engravings including "OMEGA," "SWISS," "625," "UNADJUSTED," "SEVENTEEN 17 JEWELS," and the serial number "39 277527." The timegrapher records a rate of +5+8s/day. Exhibiting remarkable accuracy and consistency, performing brilliantly for a vintage timepiece. Strap The watch is fitted with a fresh black leather strap featuring contrast stitching. The strap appears new or very lightly used, providing a comfortable and elegant pairing for the gold-plated case. Condition Good vintage condition. The dial and hands are remarkably clean and beautifully preserved, standing out as the visual highlight of the watch. The gold-plated case and signed crown show moderate scratches, handling marks, and areas of plating wear and tarnish, particularly along the rear edges. The crystal remains clear and free of significant flaws. Supported by the timegrapher reading of +5+8s/day, the movement is performing brilliantly for a vintage timepiece. Dimensions The case measures 33 mm in diameter (excluding the crown), with a lug width of 17 mm. Remarks This De Ville combines an exceptionally clean, vertically brushed dial with a highly reliable manual-wind caliber. Its slim profile and honest vintage character make it a highly appealing and wearable dress watch. History The Omega De Ville reference 111.0107 was introduced to the brand's international collection in 1972. Designed as a classic dress watch, it prioritized elegance and a slender profile, often utilizing the compact and reliable caliber 625 manual-wind movement. Representing Omega's dedication to refined, minimalist aesthetics during the 1970s, this standard production model remains a celebrated choice among enthusiasts of vintage dress timepieces. / Second Vintage SKU: OME-ODV-0115