1964/5 Omega Automatic Seamaster De Ville Model 166.020 in Stainless Steel on Bullet Bracelet with Box and Papers

Product Code: AWCOM4888

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This Watch

A stainless steel Omega Seamaster De Ville reference 166.020 from 1964/5. An excellent example of a tried and tested favourite from the 1960s. Omega Seamaster De Ville with a stunning, silvered dial.  There is some age to the dial, giving no doubt to its originality.  The date window is at 3 o'clock.

The Seamaster De Ville is one of our favourite, classic 1960s vintage watches and one of our top classic vintage Omega sellers.  Powered by the ever-reliable Omega calibre 562 automatic movement and encased in a 34.5mm, slim, monocoque front loading case, complete with its original crown, its timeless design looks as good today as it would have in the 1960s.

We've kept the watch on its original and rare Bullet bracelet but it does look equally as good on leather.  This watch also comes with its original box and papers, which is quite rare for a watch that is 50+ years old!

 

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Extra Points 

Founded by Louis Brandt in 1848, Omega started out as La Generale Watch Co., an unassuming, but international business. It wasn't until 1885, when the company had been taken over by Louis' sons, that the first mass-produced caliber, the Labrador, was released. By 1903, the company had renamed itself Omega and only two years later were they the official timekeepers at many sporting events across Switzerland. Omega stepped onto an international stage in 1932 as the official timekeepers at the Olympic Games in Los Angeles, the first of over 20 Olympic Games. Omega were one of the 12 companies, now known as the Dirty Dozen, commissioned to produce watches for the British Military during the Second World War. One of Omega's most iconic watches, the Seamaster, was introduced in 1948 to celebrate their 100th anniversary. Over 70 years later, it is still one of Omega's best selling watches. Omega made headlines in 1962 when Wally Schirra wore the Speedmaster as part of NASA's first crewed spaceflight programme, making the Speedmaster the first watch to enter space. It was only a few years before the Speedmaster became the official chronograph for the American space missions and was worn by Buzz Aldrin as well as the Apollo 13 crew. Omega are still involved with NASA and have been instrumental in creating vital pieces of equipment for space exploration. Omega's reputation continued to soar in the 1990s with Omega Seamaster worn by Pierce Brosnan as James Bond. As well as post-1995 James Bonds, Omega has been worn by the likes of Elvis Presley, John F. Kennedy, Prince William, Rory McIlroy, Ringo Starr, Michael Phelps, Cindy Crawford and George Clooney.

 The watch comes fully serviced by our on-site workshop and with our 12 months, non-waterproof service cover.

 

What we think

If you're looking for an affordable, attractive and reliable vintage watch, you'd be pushed to find a better example.  Looks great on males and females alike and can be switched from bracelet to strap at your leisure.  A 1960s Omega Seamaster De Ville is a must have in any vintage watch collection, and a full set too!

 

Spec Stuff

Serial : 2185****
Reference : 166.020
Movement :  Cal 562
Age : 1960/69
Specific Age : 1964, sold 10th June 1965
Case Size : 34.5mm
Case Thickness : 12mm
Lug to Lug :
 40mm
Lugs :
 18mm
Condition :
 Pre-Owned
Box & Papers :
 Box and Papers
Case Material :
 Stainless Steel
Service History :
 12-Months NON-Waterproof service cover

1964/5 Omega Automatic Seamaster De Ville Model 166.020 in Stainless Steel on Bullet Bracelet with Box and Papers