Omega De Ville (1970-1979)

Now available at auction from Second Vintage This classic vintage Omega De Ville offers an exceptional silver sunburst dial paired beautifully with its original signed beads of rice bracelet, presenting a highly versatile and well-preserved 1970s design. Brand: Omega Model: De Ville Movement: Automatic Dial: Silver sunburst with applied black-insert baton indices and framed date window Case Size: 33 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Stainless steel Production Year: 1970s Condition: Good vintage condition. Timegrapher: -10-13s/day, performing remarkably well. Dial and Hands The well-preserved and highly legible silver sunburst dial features applied baton indices with contrasting black inserts and a cleanly framed date window at three o'clock. The dial surface remains exceptionally clean with crisp typography. The matching stick-style hands also feature black inserts, presenting an excellent visual match to the dial furniture. Case and Crystal The stainless steel case displays honest vintage wear, featuring brushed and polished lug surfaces alongside a polished bezel. Light surface scratches and handling marks are present, consistent with normal wear over the decades. The watch is fitted with a signed Omega crown with its knurled edge in good condition. The domed acrylic crystal is clear, showing only minor surface wear and no visible deep scratches or cracks. Movement This De Ville is powered by an automatic Omega movement. Exhibiting remarkable accuracy and consistency, performing brilliantly for a vintage timepiece. The timegrapher records a rate of -10-13s/day. Strap The watch is fitted with its original signed stainless steel beads of rice bracelet, complete with a signed Omega clasp and endlinks stamped 564. This classic and comfortable vintage Omega bracelet shows normal wear and likely some stretch consistent with its age, accommodating a maximum wrist size of up to 18cm. Condition Good vintage condition. The dial and hands are exceptionally well preserved and clean. The stainless steel case and polished bezel display light surface scratches and handling marks consistent with honest vintage wear. The domed acrylic crystal remains clear with only minor surface marks. The original beads of rice bracelet shows normal wear and age-related stretch. Supported by the recorded timegrapher result, the movement is performing very strongly. Dimensions The case measures 33 mm in diameter, excluding the crown. Remarks This De Ville offers a highly attractive silver sunburst dial with sharp black-insert accents. Complete with its original signed beads of rice bracelet, it represents a highly versatile and appealing 1970s Omega design. History Introduced in the 1960s as part of the Seamaster line before becoming its own standalone collection in 1967, the Omega De Ville was designed to offer a more refined, dress-oriented alternative to the brand's dedicated sports models. Throughout the 1970s, the De Ville line expanded to include a wide variety of elegant case shapes and dial configurations, prioritizing clean aesthetics and reliable automatic movements. Today, these models remain highly appreciated by collectors for their classic proportions and enduring mid-century design language. / Second Vintage SKU: OME-ADV-0004