Omega - Seamaster De Ville 'Gold Filled' - No reserve price - LL 6287-1 - Men - 1969

Offered in this auction by Second Vintage The Omega Seamaster De Ville represents a golden era of mid-century design, successfully bridging the gap between the robust utility of the Seamaster and the refined elegance of the De Ville line. This specific example is a masterclass in 1960s dress watch aesthetics, housed in a front-loading monocoque case that allows for an exceptionally slim profile on the wrist. With its crisp silver sunburst dial, US-market heritage, and reliable automatic movement, this timepiece is a testament to Omega's enduring quality and style from the late 1960s. Brand: Omega Model: Seamaster De Ville Reference Number: LL 6287-1 Serial Number: 30700387 Movement: Omega Caliber 563 Automatic Dial: Silver sunburst with applied gold and black baton indices Case Size: 34 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Gold Filled Production Year: 1969 Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Running and operational, offering reliable vintage performance (very healthy). Timegrapher test shows performance of +5-7 s/d with strong amplitude. Dial and Hands The dial presents a sophisticated silver sunburst finish that plays beautifully with the light, radiating outward from the center with a fine metallic grain. It features applied gold-tone baton hour markers, each detailed with black "onyx" style inserts that provide excellent contrast and legibility against the light background. The matching stick hands also feature black central inserts, maintaining a cohesive and elegant design language. The date window at the 3 o'clock position is framed in gold, adding a touch of refinement to the aperture. The typography remains crisp and distinct, with the applied gold Omega logo and printed "Seamaster De Ville" text perfectly preserved. Case and Crystal The watch is housed in a gold-filled monocoque case, a unibody design that opens from the front to improve water resistance and structural integrity by eliminating the traditional removable caseback. The case lines are well-defined, with straight lugs that retain their factory shape and exhibit a sharp transition to the bezel. The surfaces show honest signs of vintage wear appropriate for its age but maintain a lustrous gold finish with no significant plating loss visible. The caseback prominently features the embossed Seamaster Hippocampus medallion, which is crisp and clearly visible. The signed Omega crown is correct for the model. The high-domed acrylic crystal is clear, offering an undistorted view of the dial and enhancing the vintage profile. Movement Powering this timepiece is the Omega Caliber 563 automatic movement, a robust and highly regarded mechanism from Omega's golden age. The movement features copper-colored beryllium plating and appears visually clean and free of oxidation. The rotor is signed "Omega Watch Co Swiss," and the bridge bears the caliber number "563." The serial number 30700387 is clearly visible, dating the production to approximately 1969. This caliber is known for its quickset date function, activated by pulling the crown to the outermost position (pump date). Strap The watch is fitted with a brown leather strap featuring an alligator grain pattern. It complements the gold tones of the case perfectly and is secured by a gold-tone pin buckle. The leather is supple and ready for immediate wear, enhancing the dress watch aesthetic. Condition This timepiece is in excellent vintage condition. The dial is exceptionally clean, showing minimal signs of aging or patina. The case retains its structural integrity with the gold filling remaining largely intact, showing only minor surface wear and light handling marks typical of a cared-for vintage piece. The movement is clean, and the timegrapher results reflect a very healthy mechanism (+5 to +7 seconds per day). Dimensions The case measures 34 mm in diameter excluding the crown, a classic size that offers a discreet and elegant presence on the wrist. The monocoque construction ensures a slim profile, allowing the watch to slide easily under a shirt cuff. Remarks This Seamaster De Ville is a quintessential dress watch that captures the elegance of the late 1960s. The combination of the "Ross" stamped case (indicating US market delivery via the Norman Morris Corporation) and the reliable Caliber 563 makes it a collectible piece of Omega history. History Introduced in the 1960s, the Seamaster De Ville combined the water-resistant heritage of the Seamaster line with the dressier aesthetic of the De Ville collection. It became one of Omega's best-selling lines due to its versatility and timeless design. The monocoque case was a significant engineering feature of the era, designed to minimize entry points for moisture and dust, ensuring the longevity of the movement inside. / Second Vintage SKU: OME-OSD-0017