Omega De Ville 111.0107 (1971)

Presented for auction by Second Vintage This classic vintage dress watch delivers an ultra-slim, minimalist aesthetic defined by its pristine champagne dial and crisp black typography. Powered by Omega’s refined Caliber 620 manual wind movement, it presents a highly elegant profile on the wrist while maintaining remarkable mechanical performance. Brand: Omega Model: De Ville Reference Number: 111.0107 Serial Number: 33199006 Movement: Manual wind, Caliber 620, 17 Jewels Dial: Champagne with black printed text and indices Case Size: 31 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Gold Plated / Stainless Steel Back Production Year: 1971 Condition: Good vintage condition. Timegrapher: -7s/day, performing remarkably well. Dial and Hands The dial presents a pristine minimalist character, featuring a clean champagne and gold-tone finish. Crisp black printed text and subtle stick indices provide excellent contrast against the warm dial surface. There is no visible spotting, staining, or damage to report. The matching black stick hands remain sharp and clean, displaying no visible oxidation or deterioration. Case and Crystal The 31 mm gold-plated upper case is fitted with a stainless steel caseback and an integrated smooth bezel. The case exhibits honest wear consistent with its age, including light surface scratches across the gold-plated surfaces and bezel. Notably, there is visible plating wear and corrosion present on the rear edges of the lugs. The watch is fitted with a gold-tone ribbed crown. A clear, flat crystal protects the dial, showing no significant scratches, chips, or crazing visible. Movement Inside beats the Omega Caliber 620, a manual wind movement clearly engraved with its 17-jewel count and adjustment to two positions. The copper-colored plates and bridges are exceptionally clean, showing no visible corrosion, oxidation, or damaged screw heads. Exhibiting remarkable accuracy and consistency, performing brilliantly for a vintage timepiece. The timegrapher records a strong rate of -7s/day. Strap The watch is paired with a black leather-style strap. It remains in good condition, showing only light visible wear. Condition Good vintage condition. The pristine dial and exceptionally clean movement present beautifully, while the case shows honest age-related wear, specifically light surface scratches and the noted plating wear and corrosion on the rear lug edges. The movement is performing very strongly, supported by the recorded timegrapher result. Dimensions The case measures 31 mm in diameter (excluding the crown). Remarks This De Ville offers a highly refined, minimalist aesthetic backed by an incredibly clean and capable Caliber 620 manual wind movement. The outstanding condition of the champagne dial makes this an excellent option for collectors seeking an elegant, understated dress watch from the early 1970s. History The Omega De Ville line emerged as an independent collection in 1967, having previously been a subset of the Seamaster family. Positioned to offer slimmer, more elegant dress watches, the De Ville quickly became recognized for its refined aesthetics and sophisticated proportions. The Caliber 620 is a respected ultra-flat manual wind movement from Omega's golden era, highly regarded by collectors for its reliability and compact architecture, which allowed for the sleek case profiles that defined the De Ville collection during the 1970s. / Second Vintage SKU: OME-OSA-0032