Vintage Omega watch a De-Ville 166.0161 automatic 1973 cal 1012

SPECIFICATION

Reference : Omega Deville 166.0161
Movement : Cal 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
  
• Signed Omega crown
  
• Signed Omega crystal
  
• Paired on an unworn grey leather 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

This 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.

Inside, it houses the dependable Omega Cal 1012 automatic movement, set within a 35mm stainless steel case. The caseback proudly displays the De Ville name. We've fitted it with a black leather strap, though the versatile design means it can easily be dressed up or down with different strap choices to suit any 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 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

The 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.