Omega de ville 1968 mechanical watch
- Category: Harpurhey, Jewellery & Watches, Omega, Watches
Item Location
This item is available for Collection or Delivery from:
Cash Generator Harpurhey, Unit 4, North City Shopping Centre, Manchester, M9 4DH
Email: harpurhey@cashgenerator.co.uk
Telephone: 01613992513
Item Condition
Condition: Pre-Owned: Grade C
Boxed in used condition, marks of usage due to age,
Item Description
A 1968 Omega De Ville mechanical watch represents the refined peak of 1960s horology, featuring clean dress aesthetics, a robust mechanical (manual-wind or automatic) movement, and the sleek proportions that made it a flagship standalone collection for Omega.Core Product Specifications & DescriptionsDesign Era: In 1967, Omega dropped the "Seamaster" name from the De Ville, launching it as a distinct collection. 1968 models showcase a blend of traditional craftsmanship and dynamic modern styling.Case: Typically features a slim, elegant profile available in stainless steel, gold-capped, or solid 14k/18k gold. Case widths generally range from 33 mm to 36 mm (excluding the crown) with a lug-to-lug length of around 38 mm to 40 mm.Dials: Often highly minimalist or textured (such as the popular "linen," sunburst, or vertically-striped tapestry dials). Features applied baton hour markers, stick hands, and a sweep seconds hand.Crystal: Scratch-resistant, domed acrylic (Plexiglass) with an etched, barely-visible Omega logo at the exact center.Movement: Powered by legendary, precision-regulated Swiss mechanical movements:Automatic: Usually the Calibre 565 or the ultra-thin Calibre 711 (measuring just 3mm in height).
Item Location
This item is available for Collection or Delivery from:
Cash Generator Harpurhey, Unit 4, North City Shopping Centre, Manchester, M9 4DH
Email: harpurhey@cashgenerator.co.uk
Telephone: 01613992513
Item Condition
Condition: Pre-Owned: Grade C
Boxed in used condition, marks of usage due to age,
Item Description
A 1968 Omega De Ville mechanical watch represents the refined peak of 1960s horology, featuring clean dress aesthetics, a robust mechanical (manual-wind or automatic) movement, and the sleek proportions that made it a flagship standalone collection for Omega.Core Product Specifications & DescriptionsDesign Era: In 1967, Omega dropped the "Seamaster" name from the De Ville, launching it as a distinct collection. 1968 models showcase a blend of traditional craftsmanship and dynamic modern styling.Case: Typically features a slim, elegant profile available in stainless steel, gold-capped, or solid 14k/18k gold. Case widths generally range from 33 mm to 36 mm (excluding the crown) with a lug-to-lug length of around 38 mm to 40 mm.Dials: Often highly minimalist or textured (such as the popular "linen," sunburst, or vertically-striped tapestry dials). Features applied baton hour markers, stick hands, and a sweep seconds hand.Crystal: Scratch-resistant, domed acrylic (Plexiglass) with an etched, barely-visible Omega logo at the exact center.Movement: Powered by legendary, precision-regulated Swiss mechanical movements:Automatic: Usually the Calibre 565 or the ultra-thin Calibre 711 (measuring just 3mm in height).
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