Omega - Seamaster De Ville - No reserve price - 165.007 - Men - 1968

Now available at auction from Second Vintage An elegant and sophisticated piece from Omega's golden era, this Seamaster De Ville perfectly bridges the gap between robust reliability and refined dress watch aesthetics. Powered by the ultra-thin automatic Caliber 711, this two-hand timepiece offers a minimalist and timeless dial design, making it an exceptional addition to any serious vintage collection. Brand: Omega Model: Seamaster De Ville Reference Number: 165.007 Serial Number: 26066255 Movement: Automatic Caliber 711 Dial: Silver sunburst dial with applied baton indices, exceptionally clean and well-preserved Case Size: 32 mm Case Material: Stainless Steel Production Year: 1968 Condition: Excellent vintage condition with a beautifully preserved dial and crisp caseback Dial and Hands The silver dial features a radiant sunburst finish that catches the light beautifully, presenting in stunning vintage condition. It is adorned with applied silver-tone baton indices featuring black center inserts, perfectly matching the sleek baton hour and minute hands. An applied Omega logo sits proudly below twelve o'clock, with the crisp, factory-printed typography of the Seamaster De Ville script remaining perfectly legible. The dial is exceptionally clean, showing only the faintest signs of age-consistent patina, primarily visible in the darkened tritium lume plots at the outer edge of the hour markers above the T SWISS MADE T signature. The hands remain sharp and free of significant oxidation, maintaining the minimalist, two-hand elegance characteristic of this ultra-thin reference. Case and Crystal The 32 mm stainless steel case is in excellent vintage condition, exhibiting sharp, well-defined straight lugs and a bright polished finish throughout. The smooth bezel transitions seamlessly into the domed acrylic crystal, which remains clear and highly legible, showing only minor surface wear consistent with careful use. The original Omega-signed crown is present and features crisp knurling alongside the iconic horseshoe logo. Turning the watch over reveals a beautifully preserved solid stainless steel caseback, highlighted by an exceptionally crisp and deeply embossed Seamaster Hippocampus medallion. The inner caseback correctly bears the Omega Watch Co. engravings and the 165.007 reference number. Movement Inside this elegant timepiece beats the Omega Caliber 711, a remarkable ultra-thin automatic movement featuring 24 jewels and adjusted to two positions. The copper-toned plates and rotor are visually striking, displaying the serial number 26066255 and the distinct 711 caliber stamp. The movement is clean and presents beautifully, with only minor, honest signs of age visible on the rotor edges. Performing well within expected vintage tolerances; running strong and steady. The timegrapher results indicate a performance of +20 to +22 seconds per day. Strap The watch is paired with a period-correct black leather strap featuring prominent white contrast stitching, complementing the monochrome elegance of the dial. It is secured with a standard stainless steel tang buckle. Condition Graded as excellent vintage condition. This Seamaster De Ville has been wonderfully preserved, boasting a remarkably clean sunburst dial and a sharp stainless steel case. The caseback medallion retains excellent definition, and the movement remains visually bright and structurally sound. Honest, light handling marks are present on the case and crystal, entirely consistent with a well-cared-for timepiece from the late 1960s. Dimensions The stainless steel case measures 32 mm in diameter excluding the signed crown. Remarks The Seamaster De Ville line represents one of Omega's most successful mid-century designs, combining the water-resistant heritage of the Seamaster with the dressy sophistication of the De Ville. This specific example, powered by the ultra-thin Caliber 711, is a testament to Omega's engineering prowess, offering an incredibly sleek profile on the wrist. History Introduced in the 1960s, the Seamaster De Ville was created to offer gentlemen a watch that was rugged enough for daily wear yet elegant enough for formal occasions. The inclusion of the Caliber 711 in this reference allowed Omega to maintain a remarkably slim case profile without sacrificing the convenience of an automatic winding mechanism. Today, these models are highly sought after by collectors for their timeless proportions, reliable mechanics, and unmatched versatility. / Second Vintage SKU: OME-OAS-0017