It lives up to its name as one of the elegant and sophisticated "De Ville" models. It has a classic retro case with sunburst finish, royal blue dial, and automatic caliber 1000/1002 movement from the 10xx series used in Seamasters from the era.
Its monocoque - or one-piece - Omega case when new achieved high water resistance ratings by not having a separate case back.
It has all original parts. It has just finished a true expertly done restoration.
The case presents as just short of perfect mint. The dial has been meticulously restored - the printing could pass as Omega factory done to the naked eye.
As part of the restoration, a Master Watchmaker has just fully overhauled the movement. Amazingly after about half a century, it continues to run strong and true, keeping time on par with a brand new Omega chronometer in our testing position.
For the finishing touch we have equipped it with a new calfskin leather strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. international warranty on the movement and its function, a full-page custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.
Omega:
Worn on the wrists of celebrities Michael Schumacher, Pierce Brosnan, Michael Phelps, and Ernie Els Omega timepieces rank with Rolex and other of the world's fine Swiss firms.
- Manufacturer: Omega
- Country of origin: Switzerland
- Year built: c. 1969-1976
- Model: De Ville, Ref. ST 166.051
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Quick-Setting Date, Sweep Seconds
- Designed for: Men
- Case material: Stainless steel
- Case condition: Presents as just short of perfect mint
- Dimensions: 34mm wide (excluding crown) by 39mm long
- Dial: Royal blue, signed Omega, steel indexes topped with white, luminous hour dots, expertly restored
- Hands: Original, steel batons
- Movement type: Omega automatic, copper colored, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, 17 jewels
- Beat frequency: 28,800 BPH
- Band: Calfskin leather, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn. We also stock lizard and a variety of others straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested.
- Width between lugs: 18mm
- Crystal: Acrylic, appears to be original and no longer signed, excellent condition
- Serviced: As part of the restoration, a Master Watchmaker has just fully overhauled the movement. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts.
- Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. Amazingly after about half a century, it continues to run strong and true, keeping time on par with a brand new Omega chronometer in our testing position.
- Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email [email protected] for details.
- Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
- Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
