Omega - De Ville - Sans prix de réserve - MD 1960312 - Homme - 1980-1989

Now available at auction from Second Vintage This classic Omega De Ville Quartz dress watch presents an exceptionally well-preserved champagne dial with a subtle vertical brushed finish, housed within a slim, elegant gold-plated case. Complete with a black leather strap signed by Omega and a distinctive skyline logo caseback, it offers classic appeal and honest vintage character. Brand: Omega Model: De Ville Reference Number: MD 1960312 Movement: Quartz Dial: Champagne with vertical brushed finish Case Size: 32 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Gold-plated, stainless steel caseback Production Year: 1980s Condition: Good vintage condition. Dial and Hands The exceptionally well-preserved champagne dial features a subtle vertical brushed finish that remains very clean and visually striking. Applied indices and printed text are crisp and intact, providing excellent legibility against the textured background, with no visible spotting, staining, or moisture damage. The stick hands, featuring dark inserts, are clean and straight. They match the dial perfectly, presenting no visible corrosion or significant scratches, which further enhances the neat aesthetic of the watch face. Case and Crystal The slim, gold-plated case exhibits a classic dress watch profile with a seamlessly integrated bezel. It shows honest wear consistent with age and regular use, including moderate surface scratches and handling marks, alongside some visible plating wear on the lug edges and case flanks. The stainless steel caseback features the distinctive De Ville skyline logo prominently on the exterior, while the interior is clearly marked with plating thickness and reference details. A small ribbed crown completes the sleek case profile. The flat crystal is clear, with no significant scratches, chips, or cracks visible, allowing an unobstructed view of the pristine dial. Movement The watch is powered by a quartz movement, clearly engraved with Omega caliber 1487 and ETA base caliber 255 411 markings, alongside 'SIX 6 JEWELS', 'SWISS', and 'V8'. The movement appears clean, with no visible battery leakage or corrosion. Strap The watch is fitted with a black leather strap signed Omega on the interior. Showing normal wear and moderate creasing from use, this original strap maintains its authentic character and is perfectly suited to a dress watch. It is secured by a gold-tone buckle featuring the Omega logo, completing the presentation. Condition Good vintage condition. The exceptionally well-preserved dial and hands remain clean and crisp. The gold-plated case displays honest wear consistent with age, showing moderate surface scratches, handling marks, and some plating wear visible on the lug edges and flanks. The black leather strap shows moderate creasing from use. The crystal is clear, and the quartz movement appears clean. Dimensions The case measures 32 mm in diameter (excluding the crown). Remarks This classic Omega De Ville Quartz offers an elegant, slim profile ideal for dress wear. The combination of its beautifully preserved champagne dial and Omega-signed strap components makes it a highly attractive vintage timepiece. History The De Ville line has long represented Omega's dedication to refined, elegant dress watches. The Ile de France collection, which included the reference MD 196.0312, was part of Omega's international catalog from 1986 to 1992. Designed with a remarkably slim profile, these watches fully embraced the quartz era's capability for thin, reliable calibers. Originally offered with various dial configurations, the champagne dial variant remains a classic choice for collectors seeking a traditional dress aesthetic. / Second Vintage SKU: OME-ODV-0108