Omega De Ville watch

1968 OMEGA DE VILLE Vintage Mens Cal. 552 Automatic Watch – Stainless Steel Gorgeous Restored Condition Today’s offering showcases this gorgeously restored example of one of Omega’s classic vintage De Ville watches. Living up to its name as one of the elegant and sophisticated “”De Ville”” models, it has a timeless case and royal blue dial. Its 35mm in diameter is full size for the era, in between the size of a Rolex Date and a Rolex Datejust. It features a monococque – or one-piece – Omega case, which when new achieved high water resistance ratings by not having a separate case back. Powering the watch is Omega’s top-tier caliber 552 movement used in Seamasters from the era, part of the superior 500’s series movements used before Omega began trying to reduce their costs. With 24 jewels and a quick-setting date, it is one of the finest mass-produced automatic movements from the era. It has all of its original parts and has just finished a true expertly done restoration. It presents in gorgeous condition – a 9.7 out of 10. Its case presents as mint. Despite what the photos seem to suggest, all of the detail on the back is fully intact. Its dial has been meticulously restored – the printing could pass as Omega factory done to the naked eye. As part of the restoration, the movement has just been overhauled by a Master Watchmaker .We have also timed it on a machine that simulates it being worn on the wrist. It is keeping accurate time. For the finishing touch, a new aftermarket leather strap with aftermarket Omega style logo has been installed making it ready for immediate enjoyment. A five and a half 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. Detailed Appraisal: Manufacturer: Omega Country of origin: Switzerland Serial no.: 26,289,074 Year built: c. 1968 Model: De Ville, Ref. 165.033 Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Sweep Seconds Designed for: Men Case material: Stainless steel Case markings (inside): Omega Watch Co, Swiss Made, Acier Inoxydable, 165.033 Case condition: Presents as mint with light signs of previous polishing Case markings (outside): De Ville, Waterproof, 165.033, Tool 106 Dimensions: 35mm wide (excluding crown) by 38mm long lug tip to tip Dial: Royal blue with whitened steel baton indices, signed Omega, expertly restored Hands: Original, steel batons Movement type: Caliber 552, signed Omega, manually wound, finished in copper-beryllium, 24 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, micrometer regulator for precision adjustment Movement markings: Omega Watch Co., Swiss, 24 Jewels, 565 Jewels: 24 rubies Beat frequency: 19,800 BPH Band: Leather, aftermarket, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn with aftermarket Omega style buckle We also stock lizard and a variety of other straps. Please ask us if you’re interested. Width between lugs: 18mm Crystal: Acrylic, unsigned or no longer signed, excellent condition Serviced: Yes, as part of the restoration a Master Watchmaker has overhauled it. Timing: Timed 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 very accurate time. Box/Papers: BOX – Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS – Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity SKU 9888