{"product_id":"vintage-omega-de-ville-166-0161-wristwatch-automatic-1973-cal-1012","title":"Vintage Omega  De-Ville 166.0161 Wristwatch automatic 1973 cal 1012","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference\u003c\/strong\u003e: Omega Deville 166.0161\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cal 1012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e: circa 1973\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 35mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e: 10mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLug to Lug\u003c\/strong\u003e: 41mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLugs\u003c\/strong\u003e: 18mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: used Omega watch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox \u0026amp; Papers\u003c\/strong\u003e: No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e: 12-Months Warranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePOINTS OF MENTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn great pre-owned condition, with light wear from use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase and bezel have some light scratches and marks\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrushed dial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight patina to date window\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully serviced automatic movement\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSigned Omega crown\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSigned Omega crystal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaired on an unworn grey leather strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE WATCH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis is a beautiful example of the Omega De Ville Date, reference 166.0161, featuring a striking brushed dial. The baton hour markers, each accented with black inlay, perfectly match the similarly styled hands—bringing a cohesive and refined look to the overall design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eInside, it houses the dependable 23 jewel Omega Cal 1012 automatic movement, set within a 35mm stainless steel case. The case back proudly displays the De Ville name. We've fitted it with a grey leather strap, though the versatile design means it can easily be dressed up or down with different strap choices to suit any occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA BIT OF TRIVIA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFounded 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOUR THOUGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Omega Deville at 35mm is a fantastic option for a daily wear, its bold enough to be on show, but slips under a cuff well. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Past2PresentWatches","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58183382401411,"sku":"ODEV3766WO","price":765.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/2397\/4423\/files\/omega-deville-166.0161-front-_9.jpg?v=1780656179","url":"https:\/\/past2presentwatches.com\/products\/vintage-omega-de-ville-166-0161-wristwatch-automatic-1973-cal-1012","provider":"Past2PresentWatches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}