Living up to its name as one of the sophisticated "De Ville" models, it features a retro somewhat "TV style" case, royal blue dial, and very fine ultra-thin automatic Omega movement.
Although non-round watches are most often fitted with handwound movements, this model can have an automatic because it is powered by a caliber 711 movement, the thinnest automatic movement the company has ever made.
The 700 series has a direct lineage to the celebrated 500 series, and is arguably as good, and collectors are beginning to recognize it accordingly.
It has fully Omega parts and has just finished a true expertly done restoration.
The case presents as mint. The dial has been meticulously restored - the printing could pass as Omega factory done to the naked eye.
As part of the restoration, a Master Watchmaker has just fully overhauled the movement. Amazingly after more than half a century, it continues to run strong and true, keeping time on par with a brand new Omega chronometer in our testing position.
For the finishing touch we have equipped it with a new calfskin leather strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. international warranty on the movement and its function, a full-page custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.
Omega:
Worn on the wrists of celebrities Michael Schumacher, Pierce Brosnan, Michael Phelps, and Ernie Els Omega timepieces rank with Rolex and other of the world's fine Swiss firms.
- Manufacturer: Omega
- Country of origin: Switzerland
- Serial no.: 23,633,837
- Year made: c. 1967
- Model: De Ville, Ref. ST 161.022
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Sweep Seconds
- Designed for: Men
- Case material: Stainless steel
- Case markings (inside): Omega Watch Co., Swiss Made, Acier Inoxydable
- Case condition: Mint
- Dimensions: 31mm wide (excluding crown), 36mm long lug tip-to-tip
- Dial: Royal blue, signed Omega, white painted baton indices, expertly restored
- Hands: Steel batons
- Movement type: Caliber 711, "extra flat", copper colored, self-winding, 24 jewels, two adjustments, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring
- Movement markings: Omega Watch Co., Swiss, Adjusted Two Positions, Twenty Four Jewels, 711
- Beat frequency: 19,800 BPH
- Band: Calfskin leather, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn. We also stock lizard and a variety of others straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested.
- Width between lugs: 18mm
- Crystal: Acrylic, appears to be original and no longer signed, excellent condition
- Serviced: As part of the restoration, a Master Watchmaker has just fully overhauled the movement. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts.
- Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. Amazingly after more than half a century, it continues to run strong and true, keeping time on par with a brand new Omega chronometer in our testing position.
- Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email [email protected] for details.
- Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
- Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
