🌟 Exceptional Vintage Omega De Ville – Rectangular Dress Watch
Eye-catching beauty from a distance — sheer elegance and “forbidden” simplicity, executed with remarkable sophistication.
This is an exceptionally well-preserved vintage Omega De Ville, whose appeal is immediate yet restrained. From across the room, the watch draws the eye through perfect proportions and a warm champagne dial; up close, its refinement reveals itself in clean geometry, balanced minimalism, and quiet confidence.
It is extremely hard to find a vintage watch of this era in such a super great condition. Most examples were worn heavily, polished aggressively, or altered over time. This piece stands apart as a true survivor—retaining its original character, crisp lines, correct movement, and elegant factory bracelet.
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🆔 Identification & Reference
• Brand: Omega
• Model: De Ville
• Case reference: 511.444
• Movement / internal reference: 511.1806
• Movement type: Swiss manual-wind (hand-wound)
• Swiss Made
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🎨 Dial – Timeless Refinement
• Original champagne / light gold dial
• Clean applied baton hour markers
• Slim black hands with excellent contrast
• Signed OMEGA and DE VILLE
• No date, no complications — pure, uninterrupted design
The dial is remarkably clean and evenly aged, untouched and free from repainting—an increasingly rare quality that elevates this example well above average.
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⌚ Case & Dimensions (measured)
• Rectangular stainless-steel case
• Width: approx. 24.8 mm
• Length: approx. 26.7 mm
• Thickness: approx. 7.5 mm
• Snap-back case with Omega factory engravings
The case retains a sharp, elegant profile without excessive polishing, preserving the original architectural lines that define this reference.
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⚙️ Movement
• Swiss Omega hand-wound movement
• Traditional manual winding experience
• Winds smoothly and runs properly
• Clean architecture with ruby jewels
A classic mechanical caliber reflecting Omega’s long tradition of precision, reliability, and understated excellence.
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đź”— Bracelet & Closure (highly desirable)
• Original Omega Milanese / mesh bracelet
• Signed Omega buckle
• Adjustable buckle placement:
• The clasp can be repositioned along the mesh
• Allows fine adjustment for different wrist circumferences
• Secure fold-over clasp with safety catch
Finding this reference with its original Omega mesh bracelet intact is particularly difficult and adds meaningful collector value.
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🏛️ Why This Example Is Special
• Rectangular De Ville models are already less common than round versions
• Truly well-preserved examples are scarce
• Original dial, correct movement, sharp case, and original bracelet together are exceptionally hard to find
This is the kind of watch that seasoned collectors recognize immediately.
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📌 Condition Summary
• Superb vintage condition
• Movement running properly
• Dial clean and original
• Case and bracelet show only light, honest wear consistent with careful use
• No box, no papers
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⚠️ Important Notes
• Not tested for water resistance
• Vintage watch — sold as shown in photos
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