Omega De Ville 511.166 (1972)

Offered in this auction by Second Vintage A beautifully preserved classic ladies' De Ville featuring a distinctive faceted crystal that adds elegant visual depth. This 1972 Omega pairs an exceptionally clean silver sunburst dial with a petite stainless steel profile, powered by the reliable in-house caliber 485 manual-wind movement. Brand: Omega Model: De Ville Reference Number: 511.166 Serial Number: 34586921 Movement: Manual-winding Omega caliber 485 Dial: Silver sunburst with applied baton indices Case Size: 17 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Stainless steel Production Year: 1972 Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Timegrapher: +9+11s/day, performing remarkably well. Dial and Hands The dial is pristine and highly legible, featuring a beautiful silver sunburst finish that interacts wonderfully with ambient light. This subtle texture gives the watch a dynamic appearance as it moves. Applied baton indices mark the hours cleanly across the surface, which remains exceptionally well-preserved with no visible spotting or damage. Dark stick hands provide excellent contrast against the bright silver background, showing a clean finish with no visible oxidation. Case and Crystal The petite stainless steel case presents an honest and well-preserved profile on the wrist. The geometry remains sharp, featuring straight lugs with defined edges and a smooth integrated bezel. Light surface scratches and wear consistent with normal use are visible across the case and bezel surfaces. A highly distinctive faceted acrylic crystal provides unique optical effects and visual depth, remaining clear with only minimal signs of wear. The original crown is signed with the Omega logo and retains well-defined knurling for ease of operation. Movement Inside is the in-house Omega caliber 485, a manual-wind movement featuring 17 jewels. The copper-colored plating is bright, with clean plates and bridges showing no visible corrosion or significant scratches. Clear engravings highlight the Omega Watch Co signature, jewel count, and Swiss origin. The timegrapher recorded +9+11s/day. Exhibiting remarkable accuracy and consistency, performing brilliantly for a vintage timepiece. Strap The watch is fitted with a black leather strap secured by a generic unsigned buckle. It presents as a highly serviceable option and shows light wear from previous use. Condition Excellent vintage condition. The watch remains beautifully preserved across its major components, with a pristine dial and clean hands. The stainless steel case and smooth integrated bezel display light surface scratches consistent with normal wear. The distinctive faceted acrylic crystal is clear with minimal signs of use, and the signed crown remains well-defined. The manual-wind movement is exceptionally clean and, supported by the recorded timegrapher result, is performing very strongly. Dimensions The case measures 17 mm in diameter, excluding the crown. Remarks This De Ville stands out through its exceptionally clean silver sunburst dial and the striking optical effect of its faceted crystal. The combination of a reliable in-house movement and a well-preserved stainless steel case makes this a highly attractive choice for enthusiasts of classic ladies' timepieces. History The Omega De Ville collection was initially introduced in the 1960s as a dress watch line within the Seamaster family before establishing itself as a fully independent collection. The reference 511.166 is characterized by its petite case profile and a distinctive faceted crystal that provides a unique optical effect for the wearer. Powered by the in-house Omega caliber 485 manual-wind movement, this model represents the refined elegance that defined Omega's dedicated dress watches during the early 1970s. / Second Vintage SKU: OME-ODV-0081