We have here a stunning Omega Seamaster De Ville automatic 165.020 from 1967 with the most amazing linen dial! The silvered dial has a linen-effect texture with chamfered, applied, double and singular baton markers and steel, sword hour and minute hands and a tapered central seconds hands.
The 34mm, round, stainless steel, monocoque/front-loading case makes for a very comfortable wear for both him and her and is complete with Omega's famous Seamaster hippocampus, first introduced in 1958. Inside is the automatic Omega caliber 552, fully serviced by us and running strongly. We've paired the watch on a flat beads of rice bracelet but it looks great on leather too.
Extra Points
Formerly known as the La Generale Watch Co. it was founded by Louis Brandt in La Chaux-de-Fonds in 1848. In 1903 they renamed the company Omega until 1982 when they officially changed their name to Omega SA. They are part of the Swiss Swatch Group. Louis Brandt, who established the firm in 1848 in La Chax de Fonds. In 1903, the company changed it's name to Omega, becoming the only watch brand in history to have been named after one its own movements. A full-fledged manufacturer of highly accurate, affordable and reliable watches, its sterling reputation enabled them to be chosen as the first watch company to time the Olympic Games beginning in 1932. Its continued focus on precision and reliability ultimately led their Speedmaster chronograph to be chosen by the NASA in 1965, the first watch worn on the moon.
The watch comes fully serviced by our on-site workshop and with our 12 months, non-waterproof service cover.
What we think
About as good a vintage, pre owned Omega De Ville as you will find and can be switched from bracelet to strap at your leisure. A rare dial variant and impressive in different light Perfect for the vintage watch newbie or a great addition to a collection - if you're looking for an affordable, attractive and reliable vintage watch, you'd be pushed to find a better example! Not forgetting fully serviced by us along with the peace of mind after-sales.
Spec Stuff
Serial : 2561****
Reference : 165.020
Movement : Cal 552, 24 Jewels Age :1961/1970 Specific Age :1967 Case Size : 34mm Case Thickness : 9.5mm Lug to Lug : 40.5mm Lugs : 18mm Condition : Pre-Owned Box & Papers : No Case Material : Stainless Steel Service History : 12-Months NON-Waterproof service cover
1967 Omega Seamaster Automatic De Ville Linen Dial Model 165.020 Cal 552 on Flat Beads of Rice Bracelet
