It has a pleasingly full size for the era 36mm case.
Living up to its name as one of the elegant and sophisticated "De Ville" models, it has a shapely stainless steel case, clean silver dial, and automatic caliber 752 movement used in Seamasters from the era. It's monococque or one-piece case originally helped it achieve a greater level of water-resistance.
Powering the watch is Omega's caliber 752 movement with twenty-four jewels (seven more than in many Seamaster versions from the period), day of the week indication, and a quick-setting date.
The 700 series has a direct lineage with the celebrated 500 series, and is arguably as good, and collectors are beginning to recognize it accordingly.
It has a cool retro style and great presence on the wrist - it's not your run of the mill De Ville from the era. Omega used its brand new-at-the-time slim automatic winding system which allowed the movement to fit into an elegant rectangular watch without it becoming to bulky.
It is fully Omega down to the original hands and winding crown and presents in mint condition. The dial is original and mint.
A Master Watchmaker has disassembled it down to its last screw and overhauled it. It winds smoothly and is running strong and incredibly true.
For the finishing touch we have equipped it with a new leather strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.
Omega:
Omega is perhaps best known by watch connoisseurs for its Seamaster line of dive watches. Introduced in 1948, they have been embraced by water sports enthusiasts and marry a striking look with a high performance movement.
Omega watches can be found on the wrists of many prominent figures including Pierce Brosnan, Michael Schumacher, Michael Phelps, Ernie Els, Prince William, and one graced the wrist of President John F. Kennedy. Omega has been the official timekeeper for 21 Olympic Games and is the official chronometer of NASA.
- Manufacturer: Omega
- Country of origin: Switzerland
- Serial no.: 32,559,969 (appears to be)
- Year built: c. 1971
- Model: De Ville, Ref. ST 166.095
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Quick-Setting Date
- Designed for: Men
- Case material: Stainless steel
- Case condition: Presents as mint
- Dimensions: 36mm wide (excluding crown) by 40mm long
- Dial: Silver, signed Omega, silver indexes topped with black, luminous hour dots, mint condition
- Hands: Original, steel batons, restored to mint condition
- Movement type: Cal. 752, copper colored, bi-direction automatic, micrometer regulator for precision timing, 24 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring
- Beat frequency: 19,800 BPH
- Band: Leather, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn, fitted with unsigned buckle. 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: 20mm
- Crystal: Acrylic, appears to be original and no longer signed, excellent condition
- Serviced: A Master Watchmaker has disassembled it down to its last screw and overhauled it making it ready for immediate enjoyment. It winds smoothly.
- Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running strong and incredibly true. 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.
- Warranty: 1-year international C.O.T. 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
- Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
