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1968 Omega De Ville Mens Automatic Retro "TV" Style Caliber 565 Watch - SS

Name: 1968 Omega De Ville Mens Automatic Retro "TV" Style Caliber 565 Watch - SS
Brand: Omega
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)

$2,369

£1,811.06

€2,113.68

CA$3,433.76

A$3,488.58

CHF 1,943.90

MX$42,236.59

NOK 23,767.79

SEK 23,327.01

DKK 15,799.52

About the Item

NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating. 1968 OMEGA DE VILLE Mens Automatic Retro "TV" Style Caliber 565 Watch - Stainless Steel Gorgeous Restored Condition - Very Fine Movement - 1 Year Warranty Today's offering showcases this gorgeously restored example of one of Omega's retro vintage watches. Living up to its name as one of the sophisticated "DeVille" models, it features a retro "TV style" case, striking Tiffany & Co. robin's egg blue color dial, and very fine automatic Omega movement. There was a period in the late 1960s and early 1970s when Omega seemed particularly willing to experiment. The company was producing some of the finest automatic movements in Switzerland, yet it was also embracing the bold new shapes and styling that would define the coming decade. This ref. 162.025 De Ville is a product of that moment, combining Omega's proven mechanical excellence with a case design that still looks refreshingly modern today. It is a very uncommon reference, the first we've owned, despite having sold nearly a thousand vintage Omegas. What immediately sets this watch apart is its distinctive cushion-shaped case. Rather than following the traditional round dress watch formula, Omega gave this De Ville a broad, gently curved square profile that creates a stronger visual presence on the wrist while remaining elegant and refined. In many way, more than fifty years later, it still feels contemporary. Although non-round watches are most often fitted with handwound movements, this model houses an automatic. And not just any movement. Omega's used their top-tier caliber 565 movement, one of the last superior 500's series movements used before Omega began trying to reduce their costs, and the top offering of the 500 series. It has 24 jewels and a quick-setting date. Arguably the finest mass-produced automatic movement from era, despite the appreciation it receives it remains not yet fully appreciated. What immediately catches your eye is its striking dial. Custom refinished in a Tiffany & Co. robins egg blue tone, it shifts from soft aqua to brilliant turquoise as light moves across the dial, creating an effect that is both playful and sophisticated. Its applied baton markers, slender hands, and simple date aperture helps the colorto stay the center of attention while still maintaining the restraint expected from a vintage Omega. It has all of its original parts down to even its original signed Omega crystal. It has just finished a true expertly done restoration and presents in gorgeous condition - a 9.6 out of 10. Its case presents as mint. Its original Omega dial has been meticulously custom refinished in Tiffany & Co. robin's egg blue color - the printing could pass as Omega factory done to the naked eye. As part of the restoration, its movement has been freshly fully serviced by a Master Watchmaker. It is running extraordinarily strong and true, keeping time more accurately in our testing recording position than most Omegas coming out of the factory today. For the finishing touch, we have equipped it with a brand new calfskin leather strap with an aftermarket Omega style buckle making it ready for immediate enjoyment. Please inquire if you would like a colored strap to swap or add as an extra to give you the option of changing the look whenever you like. 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 extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center. Detailed Appraisal: Manufacturer: Omega Country of origin: Switzerland Serial no.: 26,457,509 Year made: c. 1968 Model: Ref. 162.025, De Ville Functions: Hours, Minutes Designed for: Men Case material: Stainless steel Dimensions: 32mm diameter (excluding crown), 39mm including the crown Case condition: Presents as mint Dial: Tiffany & Co. robin's egg blue / turquoise, applied steel baton indexes topped with black, aperture for the date, signed Omega De Ville, expertly restored. Its color is even a little deeper and richer than the photos suggest. Hands: Original, steel "batons" Band: Calfskin leather, fully stitched, unsigned, brand new and unworn with aftermarket Omega style buckle. We also stock lizard and a variety of other straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please inquire if you would like a colored strap to swap or add as an extra to give you the option of changing the look whenever you like. Movement type: Caliber 565, signed Omega, manually wound, finished in copper-beryllium, 24 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, micrometer regulator for precision adjustment Movement markings: Omega Watch Co., Swiss, 24 Jewels, 565 Crystal: Original, signed Omega, excellent condition Serviced: Yes, freshly overhauled by a Master Watchmaker. Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running extraordinarily strong and true, keeping time more accurately in our testing recording position than most Omegas coming out of the factory today. Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please message us for details. 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 extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center. Box/Papers: BOX - Watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate SKU 10575

Creator:
Omega
Case Material:
Stainless Steel
Strap Material:
Calf Skin
Case Shape:
Square
Movement:
Case Dimensions:
Width: 1.26 in (32 mm)Length: 1.54 in (39 mm)
Place of Origin:
Switzerland
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
1968
Condition:
Its case presents as mint. Its original Omega dial has been meticulously custom refinished in Tiffany & Co. robin's egg blue color - the printing could pass as Omega factory done to the naked eye.
Seller Location:
Suwanee, GA
Reference Number:
Seller: 105751stDibs: LU4333229742812

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It’s a celebrated part of Omega lore that the brand’s Speedmaster Professional Chronograph was the first watch to make a lunar landing. But the universal love for vintage Omega watches isn't confined to astronomers, and there’s more to the company’s heritage than the story of the Moonwatch.

The house’s origins date to 1848, when Swiss watchmaker Louis Brandt first set up shop. His sons Louis-Paul and César took over after his death, and in 1894, the pair developed an intriguing new movement.

Not only was it highly accurate, but every part was replaceable, making it easy for any professional to service. The Brandts called their movement the Omega, and as its popularity spread, they changed their company’s name to that of its flagship product.

In 1917, the British Royal Flying Corps designated Omega as an official supplier, and during World War II it became the principal watch supplier for the British forces and their allies. These commissions further strengthened Omega’s commitment to ensuring its products’ reliability under extreme conditions. In 1948, it launched the versatile Seamaster. Developed as a dive watch, the Seamaster proved its durability at high altitudes and freezing temperatures, as well. (Here is the 1stDibs guide to spotting a fake Omega Seamaster.)

Thanks in part to its rugged reputation and Omega’s links to the British military, it became James Bond’s watch of choice in 1995, appearing in GoldenEye and every succeeding Bond movie; it returned in 2021’s No Time to Die. Nevertheless, the most famous Omega by far is the Speedmaster, introduced in 1957. The first chronograph to display its tachymeter scale on the bezel instead of the dial for easier readability, it was quickly adopted by engineers and scientists.

Worn by Buzz Aldrin during the 1969 Apollo 11 lunar mission, it’s the only watch certified by NASA for extravehicular activity (space walks) — and, as far as we know, the only one approved by the Russian space agency, too.

Watch aficionados and aficionadas alike can find vintage Omega watches today on 1stDibs.

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