Omega watch a De-Ville 165.029 Vintage 1968 Gold plate

SPECIFICATION

Reference : Omega Deville 165.029
Movement : Calibre 552
Age : 1968
Case Size : 34.5mm
Case Thickness : 11mm
Lug to Lug : 40mm
Lugs : 19mm
Condition : used Omega watch
Box & Papers : No
Case Material : Gold plate, stainless steel caseback
Warranty : 12-Months Warranty

 POINTS OF MENTION

• In great pre-owned condition, with light wear from use
• Case and bezel have some light scratches and marks
  
• hands show some light age and marks
• Vertically brushed gold dial
• Fully serviced movement
  
• Signed Omega crown
  
• Signed Omega crystal
  
• Paired on an unworn brown suede strap

The De-Ville idea was introduced in 1960 but not as an independent line, It took until 1963 that the De-Ville signature for the first time appears on an Omega dial. And finally in 1967 the De-Ville becomes its own collection, its own page in the Omega catalogue.

THE WATCH

We have here a stunning 1968 Omega De-Ville date, model 165.029, with a fantastic vertically brushed gold dial. The baton hour markers with black inlay complement the black inlay on the hour and minute hands and really pull the whole design of the watch together. This watch is powered by the ever-reliable, Omega automatic caliber 552 that has 24 jewels, runs at 19800 bph and has a power reserve of 50 hours approx, which sits in the gold plated, 34.5mm case, On the reverse is now a proud De-Ville signature. We've paired this watch on a brown suede strap, but it can be dressed up or down with straps to suit ever occasion.

A BIT OF TRIVIA

Founded by Louis Brandt in 1848, Omega started out as La Generale Watch Co., an unassuming, but international business. It wasn't until 1885, when the company had been taken over by Louis' sons, that the first mass-produced caliber, the Labrador, was released. By 1903, the company had renamed itself Omega and only two years later were they the official timekeepers at many sporting events across Switzerland. Omega stepped onto an international stage in 1932 as the official timekeepers at the Olympic Games in Los Angeles, the first of over 20 Olympic Games. Omega were one of the 12 companies, now known as the Dirty Dozen, commissioned to produce watches for the British Military during the Second World War. One of Omega's most iconic watches, the Seamaster, was introduced in 1948 to celebrate their 100th anniversary. Over 70 years later, it is still one of Omega's bestselling watches. Omega made headlines in 1962 when Wally Schirra wore the Speedmaster as part of NASA's first crewed spaceflight programme, making the Speedmaster the first watch to enter space. It was only a few years before the Speedmaster became the official chronograph for the American space missions and was worn by Buzz Aldrin as well as the Apollo 13 crew. Omega are still involved with NASA and have been instrumental in creating vital pieces of equipment for space exploration. Omega's reputation continued to soar in the 1990s with Omega Seamaster worn by Pierce Brosnan as James Bond. As well as post-1995 James Bonds, Omega has been worn by the likes of Elvis Presley, John F. Kennedy, Prince William, Rory McIlroy, Ringo Starr, Michael Phelps, Cindy Crawford and George Clooney.

OUR THOUGHTS

The Omega Deville at 34.5mm is a fantastic option for a daily wear, it may sound on the small side, but it wears great on the wrist. The 552 movement has a lovely sweep, its fully serviced and will run and keep time beautifully for years to come. We have brought this Omega De-Ville from the past to the present, ready for you to take on into the future.