Living up to its name as one of the elegant and sophisticated "De Ville" models, it has an classic case and luxurious gold dial.
Powering it is Omega's automatic caliber 1012, 23 jewel movement found in Seamasters and other models from the era. Its so-called "tropical" or "hypo-allergenic" gold plated case with steel back has the look of a solid gold Omega for a fraction of the price.
It is 100% Omega down to the dial, hands, and winding crown.
It has just finished a true expertly done restoration and presents in gorgeous condition.
The case presents as mint. The dial has been meticulously sympathetically restored - the printing could pass as Omega factory done to the naked eye and the dots at the hour markers have been done in a vintage toned sepia color.
As part of the restoration the movement has just been fully serviced by a Master Watchmaker. It is very clean and running strong and true. Please inquire if you would like photos of the inside.
Included with the purchase is a one-year warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate attesting to the watch's performance.
For the finishing touch a new aftermarket leather strap has been installed making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
A five decade old Omega that presents like new on the wrist.
Omega:
Omega watches can be found on the wrists of many prominent figures including Pierce Brosnan, Michael Schumacher, Michael Phelps, Ernie Els, Prince William, and one graced the wrist of President John F. Kennedy. Omega has been the official timekeeper for 21 Olympic Games and is the official chronometer of NASA.
- Manufacturer: Omega
- Country of origin: Switzerland
- Serial number: 40,577,941
- Year built: c. 1978
- Model: De Ville, Ref. 166.0161
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Quick-Setting Date, Sweep Seconds
- Designed for: Men
- Case material: Gold plated and stainless steel
- Case markings (inside): Omega Watch Co, Swiss Made, Acier Inoxydable, Plaque or G 20 Microns
- Case condition: Presents as mint - the gold plating on the top has been redone.
- Case markings (outside): De Ville, opening instructions
- Dimensions: 35mm wide (excluding crown) by 41mm long lug tip to tip
- Dial: Gold, gold baton indices topped with black, signed Omega, expertly sympathetically restored
- Hands: Original, gold baton
- Movement type: Cal. 1012, copper colored, 23 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring
- Movement markings: Omega, Swiss, 23 Jewels, 1012
- Jewels: 17 rubies
- Beat frequency: 19,800 BPH
- Band: 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 original and no longer signed, vintage, very good condition
- Serviced: Yes, as part of the restoration the movement has just been fully serviced by a Master Watchmaker making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
- Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running strong and true. 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.
- 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
