Omega watch a De-Ville 166.0161 Vintage 1973 Cal 1012

SPECIFICATION

Reference : Omega Deville 166.0161
Movement : Calibre 1012
Age : 1973
Case Size : 35mm
Case Thickness : 10mm
Lug to Lug : 42mm
Lugs : 18mm
Condition : used Omega watch
Box & Papers : No
Case Material : Stainless Steel
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
  
• Fully serviced movement
  
• One tiny freckle on the dial
• Indices have minor tarnish
• Signed Omega crown
  
• Signed Omega crystal
  
• Paired with its original Omega signed bracelet 161 that fits up to a 7 3/4 in wrist approx.

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 it's own collection, it's own page in the Omega catalogue. 

THE WATCH

We have here a stunning Omega De-Ville date, model 166.0161, with a fantastic brushed silver dial.  This watch is powered by the ever-reliable, Omega automatic caliber 1012, ( date only) with a 42 hour power reserve 23 jewels and a hi-beat of 28.800 and sits in the stainless steel, 35mm case, On the reverse is a proud De-Ville signature and is stamped '1. remove bezel, 2. tool 106' which is aimed at the watchmaker.  Unlike a lot of vintage watches this De-ville is lucky enough to still have its original bracelet but it would also look great on a leather strap.

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 best selling 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

This Omega Deville 166.0161 with its original bracelet in this condition is a fantastic vintage option and it wears great on the wrist. The 1012 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.