SOLD!!! Omega Seamaster De Ville (gold cap)

Description

The Omega Seamaster De Ville needs no introduction. Its a true classic when it comes to vintage Omega watches. The Seamaster De Ville was a model developed by Omega as a combination of the dressier “De Ville” collection and the water resistant “Seamaster” collection. The case in monobloque, which means there is no caseback, where water could enter the watch. Instead, the movement goes in from the from of the case and the case is closed with a acrylic crystal to create a water resistant seal.

Dial: fully original and in fantastic condition

Hands: original hands, very good condition

Case: very good condition, very sharp

Crown: original Omega crown, good condition

Crystal: original acrylic crystal,  no scratches

Movement: Omega cal. 552, very good condition, fully overhauled, 12 months warranty

Strap: brand new Rios leather strap with gold plated Rios buckle.

Some background information

Omega Watch Co was founded in La Chaux de Fonds in 1948 by Louis Brandt, under the name La Generale watch Co. The company collected watch parts manufactured by craftsmen in the region and assembled then into complete watches. The company started to focus on industrializing the manufacturing of watches and making parts interchangeable. In 1894, the caliber 19 was launched. Soon after, this calibre was named Omega, the letter that stands for perfection in the Greek Alphabet. in 1903, the decision was made to sell al watches produced by the company under the name Omega. 

In 1903 Omega was employing well over 800 employees and producing over 240.000 watches a year, making it the biggest Swiss watch manufacturer of that era. Omega won numerous medals for precision timekeeping in chronometers trials. As a result from these achievements, Omega was appointed official timekeeper for the 1932 Olympics. In 1948 the Seamaster was introduced, followed by the Constellation in 1952, the Speedmaster in 1957 and the De Ville in 1960.