Omega - De Ville - No reserve price - 511.0428 - Women - 1972

Now available at auction from Second Vintage This classic 1970s Omega De Ville is defined by its striking dark dial, which features a distinct horizontal brushed texture. Housed in a refined rectangular case, this well-preserved timepiece offers an elegant profile and is powered by the reliable Caliber 485 manual-wind movement, making it a compelling choice for collectors of vintage dress watches. Brand: Omega Model: De Ville Reference Number: 511.0428 Serial Number: 34143669 Movement: Manual wind, Caliber 485, 17 jewels Dial: Dark grey and black with horizontal brushed texture Case Size: 20 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Gold-plated Production Year: 1972 Condition: Good vintage condition. Timegrapher: -55-58s/day, running in operational condition. Dial and Hands The striking dark grey and black dial is in excellent preservation, distinguished by a beautiful horizontal brushed texture. The printed text and applied Omega logo remain clean and sharp, with no significant patina, moisture damage, or spotting visible on the dial surface. The original gold-tone stick hands provide a subtle contrast, showing age-appropriate surface oxidation and minor spotting under macro inspection. Case and Crystal The gold-plated rectangular case is well-preserved, exhibiting honest wear with light surface scratches consistent with normal use. The integrated bezel shares this gentle wear, while the case retains its classic geometry without any major dents or deep gouges. The stainless steel caseback features a brushed finish and minor scratches. A gold-tone knurled crown, clearly signed with the Omega logo, sits at the side of the case. The flat rectangular crystal shows some light surface marks and dust. Movement Powering this De Ville is the manual-wind Omega Caliber 485, a 17-jewel movement. The caliber features clean copper-colored plating with no visible corrosion, oxidation, or staining, and the screws and jewels appear in good condition. The movement is clearly engraved with the Omega Watch Co signature, jewel count, and serial number. Timegrapher testing indicates a rate of -55-58s/day. Running in operational condition. Maintains the authentic mechanical character of the watch. Strap The watch is fitted with a black leather strap featuring white contrast stitching, showing light signs of wear. Condition Good vintage condition. The dark textured dial is excellently preserved, while the hands show minor age-appropriate oxidation. The gold-plated rectangular case and integrated bezel display light, honest surface scratches consistent with normal use, and the stainless steel caseback remains in good shape. The flat crystal exhibits a few light marks. The movement is running in operational condition. Dimensions The case measures 20 mm (excluding the crown). Remarks This Omega De Ville stands out with its incredibly attractive horizontally brushed dark dial. Combined with the classic rectangular case and reliable manual-wind movement, it represents a highly wearable and elegant vintage dress watch. History The Omega De Ville line was originally introduced in the 1960s as part of the Seamaster collection before becoming a standalone family in 1967. Designed to emphasize elegance and refined urban style, the De Ville quickly became Omega's premier dress watch collection. During the 1970s, the brand experimented with various case shapes and dial textures, resulting in distinctive rectangular models like this one. The Caliber 485 is a compact and well-regarded manual-wind movement, characteristic of Omega's dedication to producing high-quality calibers for their elegantly proportioned ladies' and mid-size timepieces. / Second Vintage SKU: OME-ODX-0044