Omega - De Ville - No reserve price - ST 511 222 - Women - 1970

Now available at auction from Second Vintage A classic and elegant ladies Omega De Ville, this 1970 example is defined by its clean vertically brushed silver dial and excellent preservation. Retaining its original signed mesh bracelet and contrasting black hands, it offers a sophisticated presence on the wrist. Brand: Omega Model: De Ville Reference Number: ST 511 222 Serial Number: 32748412 Movement: Manual wind, caliber 485, 17 jewels Dial: Silver with vertical brushed finish and black accents Case Size: 15cm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Stainless Steel Production Year: 1970 Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Timegrapher: +32+35s/day, running strong and steady. Dial and Hands The dial features a silver base with a distinctive vertical brushed finish, presenting a very clean overall appearance with minimal signs of aging. It is well-preserved and highly legible, utilizing applied indices with black accents at 12, 3, 6, and 9 o'clock, complemented by printed line markers for the remaining hours. The black baton hands provide excellent contrast and remain in clean condition, showing no visible oxidation or damage. Case and Crystal The stainless steel tonneau case displays honest wear consistent with age, including moderate surface scratches visible on the polished flanks and some grime and dirt buildup around the caseback seating area. The watch is fitted with a flat acrylic crystal that shows some minor surface scratches and edge wear. The crown is signed with the Omega logo and features well-defined knurling. Movement Inside is the in-house Omega caliber 485 manual wind movement, featuring 17 jewels. The copper-toned plating is bright and clean, with no obvious signs of corrosion, moisture damage, or mishandling, and the screw heads appear in good condition. The movement is clearly engraved with the Omega Watch Co signature and matching serial number. Performing well within expected vintage tolerances; running strong and steady. Strap The watch is fitted with its original signed stainless steel mesh bracelet, secured by a clasp signed with the Omega logo. The endlinks are stamped 6009, and the mesh itself appears uniform with no significant kinks or distortion, presenting as an elegant and well-preserved original component. It accommodates a maximum wrist size of 19cm. Condition Excellent vintage condition. The dial and hands are remarkably clean and well-preserved. The case shows honest wear, noting moderate surface scratches on the polished flanks and dirt buildup near the caseback, while the crystal exhibits minor surface scratches and edge wear. Supported by the recorded timegrapher result, the movement is performing well within expected vintage tolerances; running strong and steady. Dimensions 15cm (excluding the crown) Remarks This Omega De Ville stands out through its highly legible brushed silver dial and excellent overall preservation. Complete with its original mesh bracelet and powered by the reliable caliber 485, it is a sophisticated and highly wearable classic timepiece. History The Omega De Ville collection originally emerged in the 1960s as a refined dress watch within the Seamaster line before becoming an independent family in 1967. Focused on elegance, slim profiles, and sophisticated design, the De Ville quickly became one of Omega's most popular collections. The caliber 485 is a respected and highly compact manual wind movement developed by Omega specifically for their ladies timepieces, celebrated for its reliable engineering and longevity. / Second Vintage SKU: OME-DVX-0044