1970 Omega De Ville Vintage Large Mens Automatic Classic Retro Watch - SS

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1970 Omega De Ville Vintage Large Mens Automatic Classic Retro Watch - SS

Name: 1970 Omega De Ville Vintage Large Mens Automatic Classic Retro Watch - SS
Brand: Omega

$2,119List Price

About the Item

NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating on other online sites. 1970 OMEGA De Ville Vintage Large Mens Automatic Classic Retro Watch - Stainless Steel Gorgeous Restored Condition - Big & Beautiful - 1 Year Warranty Today's offering showcases this classic retro Omega De Ville in gorgeous condition. It is an uncommon model with distinctive case. It is pleasingly large for the era, 36mm - the same size as a Rolex Datejust. Living up to its name as one of the elegant and sophisticated "De Ville" models, it has a shapely stainless steel case and striking Tiffany & Co. robin's egg blue dial. It's monococque or one-piece case originally helped it achieve a greater level of water-resistance. Powering the watch is Omega's caliber 752 movement with twenty-four jewels (seven more than in many Seamaster versions from the period), day of the week indication, and a quick-setting date. The 700 series has a direct lineage with the celebrated 500 series, and is arguably as good, and collectors are beginning to recognize it accordingly. It has a cool retro style and great presence on the wrist - it's not your run of the mill De Ville from the era. Omega used its brand new-at-the-time slim automatic winding system which allowed the movement to fit into a rectangular watch without it becoming too bulky. It has all of its original parts and has just finished a true expertly done restoration. It presents in spectacular condition - a 9.8 out of 10. Its case presents as mint with a fantastic sunburst finish on the bezel and strong facets on the side. Its original dial has been meticulously custom refinished in Tiffany blue - its printing could pass as Omega factory done to the naked eye. A Master Watchmaker has disassembled it down to its last screw and overhauled it. We have also timed it on a machine that simulates it being worn on the wrist. It is keeping time on par with a new Omega in our testing recording. For the finishing touch, we have equipped it with a new leather strap and aftermarket Omega style buckle making it ready for immediate enjoyment. Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate. 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 extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center. Detailed Appraisal: Manufacturer: Omega Country of origin: Switzerland Serial no.: 31,974,014 Year built: c. 1970 Model: De Ville, Ref. ST 166.095 Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Quick-Setting Date, Day, Sweep Seconds Designed for: Men Case material: Stainless steel Dimensions: 36mm wide (excluding crown) by 40mm long Dial: Tiffany & Co. robin's egg blue color / turquoise, signed Omega, silver indexes topped with black, luminous hour dots, expertly custom refinished Hands: Original, steel batons Movement type: Cal. 752, copper colored, bi-direction automatic, micrometer regulator for precision timing, 24 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring Beat frequency: 28,800 BPH Band: Leather, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn, with aftermarket Omega style buckle We also stock lizard and a variety of other straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested. Width between lugs: 20mm Crystal: Acrylic, appears to be original and no longer signed, excellent condition Serviced: A Master Watchmaker has disassembled it down to its last screw and overhauled it. Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. We have also timed it on a machine that simulates it being worn on the wrist. It is keeping time on par with a new Omega in our testing recording. Warranty: 1-year international C.O.T. warranty. Please message us for details. 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 extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center. Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate SKU 10183

Creator:
Omega
Case Material:
Stainless Steel
Strap Material:
Leather
Case Shape:
Round
Movement:
Case Dimensions:
Height: 1.58 in (40 mm)Width: 1.42 in (36 mm)
Place of Origin:
Switzerland
Period:
1970-1979
Date of Manufacture:
1970
Condition:
It has all of its original parts and has just finished a true expertly done restoration. It presents in spectacular condition - a 9.8 out of 10. Its case presents as mint with a fantastic sunburst finish on the bezel and strong facets on the side.
Seller Location:
Suwanee, GA
Reference Number:
Seller: 101831stDibs: LU4333226636412

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It’s a celebrated part of Omega lore that the brand’s Speedmaster Professional Chronograph was the first watch to make a lunar landing. But the universal love for vintage Omega watches isn't confined to astronomers, and there’s more to the company’s heritage than the story of the Moonwatch.

The house’s origins date to 1848, when Swiss watchmaker Louis Brandt first set up shop. His sons Louis-Paul and César took over after his death, and in 1894, the pair developed an intriguing new movement.

Not only was it highly accurate, but every part was replaceable, making it easy for any professional to service. The Brandts called their movement the Omega, and as its popularity spread, they changed their company’s name to that of its flagship product.

In 1917, the British Royal Flying Corps designated Omega as an official supplier, and during World War II it became the principal watch supplier for the British forces and their allies. These commissions further strengthened Omega’s commitment to ensuring its products’ reliability under extreme conditions. In 1948, it launched the versatile Seamaster. Developed as a dive watch, the Seamaster proved its durability at high altitudes and freezing temperatures, as well. (Here is the 1stDibs guide to spotting a fake Omega Seamaster.)

Thanks in part to its rugged reputation and Omega’s links to the British military, it became James Bond’s watch of choice in 1995, appearing in GoldenEye and every succeeding Bond movie; it returned in 2021’s No Time to Die. Nevertheless, the most famous Omega by far is the Speedmaster, introduced in 1957. The first chronograph to display its tachymeter scale on the bezel instead of the dial for easier readability, it was quickly adopted by engineers and scientists.

Worn by Buzz Aldrin during the 1969 Apollo 11 lunar mission, it’s the only watch certified by NASA for extravehicular activity (space walks) — and, as far as we know, the only one approved by the Russian space agency, too.

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