1973 OMEGA DE VILLE Vintage Mens
Automatic Smoked Sapphire Watch - Stainless Steel
Gorgeous Restored Condition
- Like a Gerald Genta Design - 1 Year Warranty
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Gorgeous Restored Condition
- All Original Parts Omega - 1 Year Warranty
Today's
offering showcases this gorgeous restored example of one of Omega's
classic automatic vintage De Ville watches with beautiful Smoked Sapphire blue dial.
The broad, softly squared
tonneau case, clipped corners, narrow bezel, and almost cushion-shaped
opening give it a distinctive TV-shaped profile with just enough
character to set it apart from a more conventional round dress watch.
There is something about
the way the case surrounds the dial that immediately brings to mind
Gérald Genta’s work for Audemars Piguet, particularly the
elegant geometry of the ref. 5369. Gerald Genta designed certain Omega
watches and sold designs that he rescinded his name rights to, so
there's no way to know whether or not this came out of his mind or
Omega leaned heavily on similar designs, without the exception of the
size, its appearance is nearly identical - see the comparative photo in
our listing.
It shares the same
appealing tension between a formal dress watch and the more sculptural
shapes that were beginning to reshape watch design in the late 1960s
and 1970s.
What makes this Omega
especially successful is that the case has presence without becoming
heavy. The brushed upper surface emphasizes its shape, while the
slender "De Ville Devil" lugs and relatively open dial keep the watch
elegant. From straight on it feels crisp and geometric; viewed at an
angle, the curves of the case and crystal soften everything
considerably. It is one of those designs that becomes more interesting
the longer you study it.
Its original Omega
dial has been beautifully custom refinished in our Smoked Sapphire Blue
sunburst finish. Darker and more subdued than a conventional royal
blue, the color carries subtle gray and teal undertones that give it
unusual depth. In softer light it can appear almost smoky and reserved,
while brighter light draws vivid sapphire highlights across the radial
brushing.
The
case is unmistakably a product of an adventurous period in Swiss
design, while the Smoked Sapphire dial gives it a cooler, more
contemporary personality. Rather than feeling like a conventional
vintage dress watch, it has the kind of design-driven presence that
makes a watch of the era feel newly relevant today.
It has all of its original parts even down to its original signed
crystal.
It has just finished a true expertly done restoration
and presents in gorgeous condition. It presents as a 9.7 out of 10.
Its case
presents as mint. Its has perfect high polished facets.
Its original Omega dial has been meticulously custom refinished in Smoked Sapphire Blue
- the printing could nearly pass as Omega factory done to the naked eye.
As part of
the restoration, it has just been fully overhauled by a Master
Watchmaker. We have also timed it on a machine that simulates it being worn on the wrist. It is keeping very accurate time.
For the finishing touch, a new dark blue calfskin
leather strap with aftermarket Omega style buckle has been installed
making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
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.
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 special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service
Center.
Omega:
Omega watches can be found on the wrists of many prominent figures
including Pierce Brosnan, Michael Schumacher, Michael Phelps,
Ernie Els, and 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.
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Timepiece's Finer Points:
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Dial:
Smoked
Sapphire blue, signed Omega De Ville, steel applied baton indexes
topped with black, original Omega dial expertly custom refinished
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Crystal:
Acrylic, original, signed Omega,
excellent condition
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Case: Stainless steel back, two body, polished and
brushed, snap-on case back, 32mm wide (excluding crown), 38mm
long lug tip-to-tip
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Band: Calfskin leather, dark blue, 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.
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Movement: Cal.
1012, copper colored, straight line lever escapement, monometallic
balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring
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Functions:
Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Sweep Seconds
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Crown: Signed
Omega, steel
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Detailed
Appraisal:
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Manufacturer: Omega
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Country of origin: Switzerland
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Serial number: 36,174,034
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Year built: c. 1973
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Model: De Ville,
Ref. ST 161/162.768
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Functions:
Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Sweep Seconds
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Designed for: Men
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Case material: Stainless steel
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Case markings (inside):
Omega Watch Co, Swiss Made, Acier Inoxydable, 161/162.768
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Case condition: Case
presents as mint. Its has perfect high polished facets.
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Dimensions:
32mm wide (excluding crown), 38mm
long lug tip-to-tip
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Dial: Smoked Sapphire blue, signed
Omega De Ville, steel applied baton indexes topped with black, original
Omega dial expertly custom refinished
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Hands: Original, whitened steel "batons"
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Movement type: Cal.
1012, copper colored, straight line lever escapement, monometallic
balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring
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Movement markings:
Omega, Swiss, 1012, 24 Jewels, 36,174,034
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Jewels: 24 rubies
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Band: Calfskin leather, dark blue, 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.
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Width between lugs:
18mm
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Crystal type: Acrylic,
original, signed Omega,
excellent condition
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Serviced: Yes, freshly
overhauled by a Master Watchmaker ($695 value).
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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 very accurate time.
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Warranty: 1-year
international 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 special training by Rolex at their Beverly
Hills Service Center.
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Box/Papers: BOX -
Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Connoisseur
of Time Certificate of Authenticity
100% satisfaction guarantee. If you are in any way unsatisfied
with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price.
Simply notify us and send it back anytime within 30 days
after it has been received. Our goal is to exceed your expectations
throughout the buying experience. View our feedback and
shop with confidence.
Connoisseur
of Time, Inc.
1000 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
Suite 6-343
Suwanee, GA 30024
U.S.A.
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displayed. Please Google our name and visit our website
if you would like to contact us by phone. It is listed toward
the bottom of our homepage and prominently on each watch's
listing page.
Hours
of Operation:
Monday
- Friday
10am - 4pm EST
Closed
Saturdays & Sundays.
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Connoisseur of Time, Inc.
1000 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
Suite 6-343
Suwanee, GA 30024
U.S.A.
Phone: eBay does not allow our contact
information to be displayed. Please Google our name and visit
our website if you would like to contact us by phone. It is
listed toward the bottom of our homepage and prominently on
each watch's listing page.
Hours of
Operation:
Monday
- Friday
10am - 4pm EST
Closed Saturdays & Sundays.
Our
Selling & Shipping Information:
- 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If
you are in any way unsatisfied with it, you are welcome
to return it in the condition it was sold anytime within
30 days for a full refund of the purchase price. Our goal
is to exceed your expectations throughout the buying experience.
We hope you love it!
- The water
resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed
and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We don't
recommend getting a vintage watch wet - and really don't
recommend showering or diving with it - even one that
was originally designed to be waterproof.
- We have
extensive international shipping experience. In the last
12 years we have safely shipped thousands of high value
watches around the world (to over 70 countries!).
- All items are packaged very carefully and mailed in large
reinforced shipping boxes appropriate for high value items
so you don't need to worry about your watch arriving safely.
Wait until you see how big the box is that your watch
is coming in!
(Please do remember though that while we do our very best
and have careful procedures and quality control inspections
- we will again fully re-test the proper functioning of
your watch after you pay, right before we send it to you
- from time to time
some courier workers don't handle packages the way we
think that they would want their own packages to be handled.
Watches are ultra-precision instruments, and the timekeeping
of most is governed by a small spring that is only about
1/8 the thickness of a human hair.
The vast majority of our watches arrive safely and problem
free. However at times vintage watches
and their hairsprings can be sensitive to rough courier
handling or just having a difficult trip to you.
But even on a bad day there's still good news... We offer
a full one-year warranty on virtually every watch we sell
(unless occasionally specifically stated otherwise), so
if anything happens to it in transit or goes wrong anytime
in the first year, we will gladly repair it for you at
no charge. Yes, even the older vintage watches. So sit
back, relax, and dream about the first place where you're
going to wear your new watch!
- Our official
warranty in many ways mirrors those of a number of the
watch manufacturers and covers the proper timekeeping
of the movement. It does not cover things like abuse,
being dropped, crystals, bracelets, crowns, case parts
etc. or water resistance. While we are the sole determinants
of what qualifies for warranty work.... even if you have
a problem that you don't think will qualify for coverage,
tell us about it anyway. We are here to serve and just
might be able to help you.
- Winning bidders must fully pay within 48 hours of the end
of the auction. After 48 hours the watch will be relisted.
- To be fair to all bidders, we make it our practice not
to end an auction early.
- Because of the high rate of lost items and number of fraudulent
payments, we do not sell or ship to Indonesia or Africa.
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Payment
information - we accept:
- Paypal
- Visa, American Express, Mastercard, and
Discover via eBay checkout
- Check (We have to hold the watch until
the check clears.)
If eBay doesn't calculate
your shipping and other shipping exceptions:
Domestic
shipping is normally by FedEx Ground or USPS Express Mail. All
shipments are fully insured. An estimate can be obtained by
using eBay's shipping calculator found in this listing.
International
shipments will sent via U.S. International Express Mail or FedEx
fully insured. An estimate can be obtained by using eBay's shipping
calculator found in this listing. A $5 (USD) handling fee applies
to all international orders. We will e-mail the winning bidder
at the end of the auction with the exact shipping cost.
The shipping cost to most countries
not covered by eBay's shipping calculator is $68.90 plus insurance.
Insurance charges are $1.55 for every $100 of coverage needed.
This includes the following countries:
The UK, Italy, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland,
Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Singapore, Hong Kong,
and all other countries for which eBay's shipping calculator
does not generate a quote.
The insurance fee for certain “high-risk” countries
not in the above list is a flat rate of $50.
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