Omega - De Ville - No reserve price - MD 1960312.1 - Men - 1980-1989

Presented for auction by Second Vintage A classic 1980s Omega De Ville elevated by a striking textured dial. This ultra-thin dress watch offers an incredibly refined profile on the wrist, highlighting a pristine gold-tone dial with a beautiful vertical finish. Retaining its original two-tone bracelet and powered by a reliable quartz caliber, it is a superb example of late-twentieth-century elegance. Brand: Omega Model: De Ville Reference Number: MD 1960312.1 Serial Number: 51607935 Movement: Quartz Caliber 1430 Dial: Striking vertical textured gold-tone finish with applied indices Case Size: 32mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Gold-plated with stainless steel caseback Production Year: Circa 1989 Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Dial and Hands The pristine and highly attractive dial features a striking vertical textured gold-tone finish that remains in excellent condition. The applied hour indices and Omega logo are clean and bright, perfectly complementing the crisp printed text which shows no visible loss. There is no visible spotting or moisture damage across the surface. The gold-tone stick hands are clean, straight, and well-preserved, displaying no visible oxidation or corrosion. Case and Crystal The gold-plated case presents honest wear consistent with its age, displaying light surface scratches and minor handling wear. The plating appears generally intact with only slight softening on the edges. Its integrated gold-tone bezel shows light hairline scratches that match the case's character. The watch features a small gold-tone crown signed with the Omega logo, showing minor wear to the plating on its knurling. The stainless steel caseback is well preserved and features a crisp De Ville engraving. The flat crystal remains clear, with no significant scratches or chips visible. Movement Inside is the reliable Omega caliber 1430, a six-jewel analog quartz movement. The movement appears very clean, with the coil and electronic components looking intact and no visible signs of battery leakage or corrosion. The caliber bears crisp engravings including "OMEGA", "1430", and "SWISS V8". Strap The watch is fitted with its original signed two-tone beads-of-rice style bracelet. The bracelet is comfortable and authentic to the watch, showing moderate wear and fading to the gold-tone center links. It secures via a clasp signed with an applied gold-tone Omega logo. The bracelet accommodates a maximum wrist fit of 18.5cm. Condition Excellent vintage condition. The pristine textured dial and clean hands are highlights of this piece. The gold-plated case and original two-tone bracelet show honest, moderate wear and slight plating softening consistent with its 1980s origins. The crystal is clear, and the quartz movement presents exceptionally well visually. Dimensions Case Size: 32mm (excluding the crown) Remarks This Omega De Ville stands out thanks to its beautiful vertical textured dial and ultra-thin dress watch profile. Complete with its original signed bracelet and a well-preserved caseback, it represents a highly attractive and wearable vintage dress piece. History The Omega De Ville "Ile de France" reference MD 196.0312 was a prominent part of the brand's international collection from 1986 to 1992. Designed as a refined and ultra-thin dress watch, the model was originally offered with white or champagne dials featuring Arabic, Roman, or index hour markers. Powered by the reliable Omega caliber 1430 analog quartz movement, this line represented a sophisticated era of Omega's dress watch production, maintaining classic proportions and elegant finishing. Payment and Shipping Payment must be completed within 1–3 days after purchase. Your watch will be professionally and securely packaged, then shipped with tracking and insurance for your peace of mind. We use fast express shipping, with typical delivery within 1–4 business days, depending on the destination. Please note that vintage watches may show minor signs of wear, aging, or imperfections, which are considered normal for watches of this age. We kindly ask you to review all photos carefully before bidding. We photograph each watch from multiple angles to provide the most accurate representation possible, and the photos form an important part of the description. The timegrapher assessment if provided is seen as an indication of the movement’s condition under fully wound testing conditions. As with all vintage watches, results may vary in daily use. If you have any concerns regarding functionality or defects after delivery, please contact us within 3 days of receiving the watch so we can assist you. As with all used watches, water resistance is not guaranteed. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us after the auction ends. / Second Vintage SKU: OME-DVX-0013