Omega De Ville watch

1968 OMEGA DE VILLE Vintage Men Cal. 565 Automatic Watch – Stainless Steel Gorgeous Restored Condition Today’s offering features this beautifully restored example of one of Omega’s classic vintage De Ville watches. True to its sleek and sophisticated “De Ville” model name, it has a pleasing case and royal blue dial. Its monocoque – or monobloc – Omega case, which when new achieved high levels of water resistance by not having a separate case back, measures 34mm in diameter – the same size as a Rolex Date model . The watch is powered by Omega’s high-end caliber 565 movement used in Seamasters of the era, the last movements of the higher 500 series used before Omega began trying to cut costs. With 24 jewels and a quick-set date, this was the high-end offering of the famous 500 series and is one of the best mass-produced automatic movements of the era. It has all its original parts and has just completed a genuine, expertly carried out restoration. It is presented in magnificent condition – a 9.7 out of 10. Its case is like new. Despite what the photos seem to suggest, all details on the back are fully intact. Its dial has been meticulously restored – the impression could pass for Omega to the naked eye. As part of the restoration, the movement has just been serviced by a Master Watchmaker. It continues to run exceptionally strong and very faithful, keeping time essentially comparable to a new Omega in our test recording position. For the finishing touch, a new leather strap with the aftermarket Omega style logo has been installed, making it ready for immediate enjoyment. A five and a half decades old Omega that looks like new on the wrist! Omega: Omega watches are found on the wrists of many famous people, including Pierce Brosnan, Michael Schumacher, Michael Phelps, Ernie Els, Prince William, and one adorned the wrist of President John F. Kennedy. Omega has been the official timekeeper of 21 Olympic Games and the official timekeeper of NASA. Detailed evaluation: Manufacturer: Omega Country of origin: Switzerland Serial number: 26 911 873 Year of construction: c. Model 1968: De Ville, Ref. 166.033 Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Quick-set date, Sweep seconds Designed for: Men Case material: Stainless steel Case markings (inside): Omega Watch Co, Swiss Made, Stainless Steel, 166.033 Condition case: Presented as new Case markings (exterior): De Ville, waterproof, 166.033, tool 106 Dimensions: 34 mm wide (excluding crown) by 37 mm long lug to lug Dial: royal blue with stick indexes in whitened steel, signed Omega, expertly refurbished Hands: Original, steel baton movement type: Caliber 565, signed Omega, manual winding, copper-beryllium finish, 24 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance wheel, shock absorber , self-compensating flat hairspring, micrometric regulator for precision adjustment Movement markings: Omega Watch Co., Switzerland, 24 jewels, 565 jewels: 24 jewels Beat frequency: 19,800 BPH Bracelet: Leather, fully sewn, padded, new and unworn We also stock lizard bracelets and a variety of other bracelets in various prints, skins and colors. Please ask us if you are interested. Width between lugs: 18 mm Glass: Acrylic, unsigned or no longer signed, excellent condition Revised: Yes, as part of the restoration a Master Watchmaker revised it. Timing: Timed on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It continues to run exceptionally strong and very faithful, keeping time essentially comparable to a new Omega in our test recording position. Box/Documents: Certificate of Authenticity SKU 9643