Omega - De Ville Caliber 625 - No reserve price - 111 0107 - Men - 1972

Presented for auction by Second Vintage This 1972 Omega De Ville immediately draws the eye with its pristine, vertically brushed silver dial and elegant black cabochon crown. Driven by the reliable manual wind caliber 625, it offers a highly refined, minimalist aesthetic that remains as striking today as it was in the early 1970s. Brand: Omega Model: De Ville Reference Number: 111 0107 Serial Number: 35263850 Movement: Manual wind caliber 625 Dial: Vertically brushed silver and champagne with black stick indices Case Size: 33 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Gold Plated / Stainless Steel Back Production Year: 1972 Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Timegrapher: -4s-6s/day wih strong amplitude, performing remarkably well. Dial and Hands The silver and champagne-toned dial is exceptionally clean and well-preserved, defined by a striking vertical brushed finish. The printed black stick indices and text remain crisp and entirely intact, with no visible spotting, staining, or damage to report. The matching black stick hands are equally well-preserved, their finish intact without any visible corrosion or bending, perfectly complementing the watch's minimalist design language. Case and Crystal The gold-plated case presents with honest wear consistent with age, displaying light to moderate surface scratches. Some wear and minor tarnish are visible on the plating, particularly near the stainless steel caseback edges and the lugs. An integrated gold-tone bezel frames the dial, showing light surface scratches consistent with the case. A notable detail is the gold-tone crown set with a black cabochon; it shows some plating wear on its fluted edges and bears no visible Omega logo. The flat crystal remains clear, with no significant scratches, chips, or crazing visible. Movement Inside beats the Omega manual wind caliber 625. The movement presents beautifully, with its signature copper-colored plating remaining bright and clean. There is no visible corrosion, oxidation, or damaged screw heads, and it bears clear engravings reading OMEGA SWISS, 35263850, and 625. Timegrapher results show -4s-6s/day wih strong amplitude. Exhibiting remarkable accuracy and consistency, performing brilliantly for a vintage timepiece. Strap The watch is fitted with a brown leather strap. It shows significant creasing, general wear, and darkening from previous use, presenting as a heavily worn leather strap. Condition Excellent vintage condition. The exceptionally clean dial and hands present beautifully, while the gold-plated case shows honest, age-related wear, including light to moderate scratches and minor tarnish near the lugs. The integrated bezel and stainless steel caseback exhibit matching light wear, and the cabochon crown shows plating wear on its fluted edges. The flat crystal is clear and well-preserved. The brown leather strap displays significant creasing and darkening from use. Supported by the recorded timegrapher result, the clean manual wind movement is performing very strongly. Dimensions The case measures 33 mm (excluding the crown). Remarks This De Ville offers a highly attractive vertically brushed dial that has been superbly preserved. The addition of the black cabochon crown and the clean manual wind caliber 625 make this a classic dress watch that delivers strong mechanical performance alongside its elegant profile. History The Omega De Ville line emerged in the 1960s as a sophisticated dress watch collection, eventually separating from the Seamaster family to become its own standalone pillar of the brand. Designed with elegance and urbanity in mind, De Ville models focused on slim profiles and refined aesthetics rather than sporting capabilities. The caliber 625 is a well-regarded manual wind movement from Omega's vintage era, known for its compact size and reliable timekeeping, making it a fitting and highly capable engine for their classic dress timepieces. / Second Vintage SKU: OME-ODV-0076