Vintage Omega Wristwatch a De-Ville 166.0134 Automatic 1971 Cal 1012

SPECIFICATION

Reference: Omega Deville 166.0134
Movement: Calibre 1012
Age: 1971
Case Size: 36mm
Case Thickness: 10mm
Lug to Lug: 39mm
Lugs: 19mm
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 has some light scratches and marks
  
• Brushed silver dial
• Fully serviced movement
  
• Signed Omega crown
  
• Signed Omega crystal
  
• Paired with an unworn black 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 it's own collection, it's own page in the Omega catalogue.

THE WATCH

We have here a stunning Omega De-Ville date, model 166.0134, 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 (approx), 23 jewels and a hi-beat of 28.800 and sits in the stainless steel, 36mm case, On the reverse is a proud De-Ville signature and is stamped 'tool 107' which is aimed at the watchmaker.

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 De Ville 166.0134 is a superb vintage choice, a great size for a vintage omega at 36mm and looks and feels excellent on the wrist, powered by the reliable Calibre 1012 movement, it delivers a smooth sweep and has been fully serviced to ensure accurate performance for years ahead. A true classic brought from the past into the present—ready to accompany you into the future.