VINTAGE OMEGA SEAMASTER DE VILLE AUTOMATIC DATE GOLD PLATED MENS WATCH TICKING
A handsome vintage Omega Seamaster De Ville Automatic men's wristwatch, featuring a classic gold-plated case, date display at 3 o'clock and matching gold-tone bracelet.
Dating stylistically to the:
1960s
this is a wonderful example of the elegant dress watches for which the Seamaster De Ville name became known.
The watch is:
CURRENTLY TICKING / RUNNING
but as a vintage second-hand mechanical watch with an unknown service history, I recommend having it professionally cleaned and serviced before regular use.
There are no photographs of the movement / inside of the watch, so no exact calibre, reference number or movement serial number is claimed.
Details
Maker: Omega
Model: Seamaster De Ville
Country: Switzerland
Era: 1960s style / period
Type: Men's Dress Wristwatch
Movement: Automatic / Self-Winding Mechanical
Current Status: Ticking / Running
Display: Hours / Minutes / Seconds
Complication: Date
Date Position: 3 O'Clock
Case: Gold Plated / Gold-Tone
Bracelet: Gold-Tone Bracelet
Service History: Unknown
Service Recommended: Yes
Movement Calibre: Unconfirmed
Reference Number: Unconfirmed
Omega Seamaster De Ville
The:
OMEGA SEAMASTER DE VILLE
represents one of the most elegant chapters in Omega's mid-20th-century watchmaking.
The name combined the established:
SEAMASTER
family with the refined:
DE VILLE
designation, creating watches particularly associated with sophisticated everyday and dress wear.
Today, original vintage Seamaster De Ville watches are highly recognisable examples of classic:
1960s SWISS DESIGN
Automatic Movement
This watch is powered by a:
SELF-WINDING AUTOMATIC MECHANICAL MOVEMENT
Rather than requiring a battery, an automatic watch uses the motion of the wearer's wrist to wind its mainspring through an internal oscillating rotor.
The watch is currently:
TICKING / RUNNING
but its exact Omega movement calibre has not been confirmed.
Omega produced several movements and references during this period, so I have deliberately avoided assigning a calibre based purely upon the external appearance.
Date Display
The dial incorporates a practical:
CALENDAR DATE WINDOW
at:
3 O'CLOCK
giving the watch the classic appearance associated with many vintage Omega automatic dress watches.
The date function has not been extensively tested over a prolonged period unless otherwise stated.
Gold-Plated Case
The watch has an attractive:
GOLD-PLATED / GOLD-TONE CASE
which gives it the appearance of a traditional gold dress watch without describing the case as solid gold.
Please note:
THIS LISTING DOES NOT CLAIM THE CASE IS SOLID GOLD.
Any plating specification, micron marking or case material stamp visible on the watch should be regarded as definitive.
Gold-Tone Bracelet
The watch is fitted with a matching:
GOLD-TONE BRACELET
which complements the gold-plated case beautifully.
Unless the bracelet is clearly Omega signed and appropriately marked, it should not automatically be assumed to be the original bracelet supplied with the watch when new.
Please inspect the photographs for any clasp or bracelet markings.
1960s Styling
The Seamaster De Ville is particularly associated with the elegant watch design of the:
1960s
when slim cases, restrained dials and applied hour markers dominated Swiss dress-watch design.
This example has exactly the understated appearance that has made vintage Omegas from this period so wearable today.
Seamaster
Omega introduced the:
SEAMASTER
name in the late 1940s.
Although modern Seamaster watches are strongly associated with professional diving, many earlier examples were elegant everyday watches rather than dedicated dive watches.
The Seamaster name therefore encompasses a much broader history than modern sports models alone.
De Ville
The:
DE VILLE
name became associated with Omega's more elegant and refined dress watches.
Vintage Seamaster De Ville models are especially appealing because they represent the period when these two famous Omega names appeared together.
No Movement Photographs
For complete transparency:
THERE ARE NO PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE MOVEMENT / INSIDE OF THE WATCH
The movement has not been visually inspected for this listing.
Consequently, the:
MOVEMENT CALIBRE
MOVEMENT SERIAL NUMBER
CASE REFERENCE
have not been confirmed.
No specific calibre or reference is therefore claimed.
Dating
The watch appears consistent with a:
1960s
Omega Seamaster De Ville.
However, no precise manufacturing year is guaranteed without examination of the internal:
MOVEMENT SERIAL NUMBER
CASE REFERENCE
CALIBRE
CASEBACK MARKINGS
A watchmaker should be able to provide further information once the case is professionally opened.
Currently Ticking
The watch:
TICKS AND IS CURRENTLY RUNNING
This is encouraging, but it does not mean that the watch has recently been serviced.
Service Recommended
This is a:
VINTAGE SECOND-HAND MECHANICAL WATCH
with:
UNKNOWN SERVICE HISTORY
I recommend a:
PROFESSIONAL CLEAN & SERVICE
before relying upon it for regular use.
Old mechanical watches can continue running even when lubricants have deteriorated or adjustment is required.
Collector Appeal
This watch combines several highly collectable vintage Omega features:
OMEGA
SEAMASTER
DE VILLE
AUTOMATIC
DATE
GOLD-PLATED CASE
1960s DESIGN
making it a very attractive example of classic mid-century Swiss watchmaking.
Highlights
OMEGA
SEAMASTER DE VILLE
Men's vintage wristwatch
Automatic
Self-winding mechanical movement
Currently ticking / running
Date display
Date at 3 o'clock
Gold-plated / gold-tone case
Gold-tone bracelet
Classic dress watch
1960s style / period
Swiss made
Mid-century design
Vintage Omega
Unknown service history
Professional service recommended
No internal movement photographs
Exact calibre unconfirmed
Reference number unconfirmed
A particularly attractive vintage Omega Seamaster De Ville Automatic, combining an elegant gold-tone finish with one of Omega's most recognisable vintage model names.
Condition & Mechanical Notes
This watch is in honest vintage / second-hand condition with wear consistent with age and previous use.
Expect:
Surface Marks • Scratches • Plating Wear • Rubbing • Case Wear • Crystal Marks • Dial / Hand Ageing • Crown Wear • Bracelet Wear • Clasp Wear • General Age-Related Wear
Gold plating naturally wears at exposed areas such as:
CASE EDGES
LUGS
CASEBACK EDGES
CROWN
BRACELET / CLASP
so please use the photographs as the main guide to the surviving finish.
The watch is:
CURRENTLY TICKING / RUNNING
but the service history is unknown.
A:
PROFESSIONAL CLEAN & SERVICE IS RECOMMENDED
before regular use.
The watch has not been tested professionally over an extended period for:
ACCURACY
POWER RESERVE
AMPLITUDE
LONG-TERM RELIABILITY
and no guarantee is made regarding continued operation after sale.
The date function has likewise not been subjected to prolonged testing unless otherwise stated.
There are no photographs of the movement / inside of the watch, so the exact movement calibre, movement serial number and case reference remain unconfirmed.
The bracelet is described as gold-tone and should not be assumed to be original Omega unless its markings confirm this.
As with any vintage watch, water resistance is NOT guaranteed, regardless of the historic Seamaster name or original factory specification. Please keep the watch away from water unless it has subsequently been professionally serviced and pressure tested.
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