A manual wind solid gold Omega De Ville from when quartz movements and gold plated cases were more common. Model reference 111.5087
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
From the serial number on the movement we know this was made in 1975, but inside the case back we have a London hallmark for 1978, so the watch would be completed then. More obviously we have an inscription for 1979 on the outside of the case back, so we can say this watch was made in 1978 and presented in 1979.
CONDITION
By 1979 Quartz movements had been available for a decade, and were the favoured way of powering wristwatches (including many Omega watches). What’s more, the value of gold had skyrocketed during the 1970’s to the point it was over four time more expensive to buy gold in 1979 than in 1970, pricing most people out of the market. Even companies like Cartier struggled, using gold plated silver instead. So gold, manual wind watches from 1979 are scarce.
This De Ville has Omega’s calibre 625 inside, a small tried and tested movement that was widely used. With not having a second hand it meets all the ‘rules’ of a nice dress watch – simple, elegant and high quality. The case was made by Omega themselves instead of a UK supplier like DS&S – inside the case back is the OWC stamp for Omega Watch Cases along with the model code 111.5087. The dial has some patina, and the hands are straight. The acrylic crystal is free from marks. The leather strap is new, and could be swapped for a different colour if preferred. The crown is slightly bent, and we will fix this.
This watch will be supplied with our branded presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.
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SIZE
Width with crown 33.4 mm
Width without crown 32.5 mm
Between lugs 17 mm
Lug to lug length 34.8 mm
Case Thickness 8.6 mm
All sizes are approximate.
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