Today's offering showcases this rare, classic and pleasing Seamaster De Ville with rare caliber 560 movement of which only 3,000 examples were made.

**Kindly note that the protective sticker is still on its brand new crystal and was when it was photographed**

These movements were split across nine models, making each in effect a "limited edition." We specialize in these caliber 560 watches, and have owned just over four dozen of them. This one happens to be exactly our 50th - and it is the first we have ever owned of this reference, giving you an idea of its rarity.

The 560 was a movement made only for the U.S. market to cut down on import tariffs.

The Seamaster De Ville, showcasing both refinement and high function, was the most important Omega line from a sales perspective from the latter part of the 1960's into the 1970's. It has a monocoque - or one piece - case which insured water resistance and slim, elegant profile. The case when new achieved high water resistance ratings by not having a separate case back.

This pleasing example is encased in stainless steel and solid 14K gold. It has all of its original main parts, save the later period Omega winding crown.

Its case is very good condition. It previously had a metal bracelet installed which wore the inside of the lugs a bit and put a couple of small marks on the back - otherwise it is in excellent condition with light wear.

Its silver dial, which has fantastic vintage styled faceted dimensional gold markers,was restored in vintage times. Please inquire if you would like a new restoration done.

One of our Master Watchmakers has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part; replacing any overly worn components with new genuine Omega parts including: a new detent, both parts of the stem, a new crown installing a new mainspring; installing a new crystal, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $995 value).

It is running very strong and true, keeping time essentially on par with a new Omega in our testing recording position.

For the finishing touch, we have equipped it with a vintage styled Connoisseur of Time leather strap and aftermarket Omega style buckle making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

Note: Published examples of similar watches can be found in Marco Richon's work Omega: A Journey Through Time, 2007, pg. 403.

For further reading on the caliber 560 visit our friend Desmond Guilfoyle's Omega collector's blog.

The model's page on the Omega website can be found here.

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.

Manufacturer: Omega
Country of origin: Switzerland
Year built: 1960's
Model: Ref. ST KL6068, Seamaster De Ville
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Date, Sweep Seconds
Designed for: Men
Case material: Stainless steel and 14k gold
Case markings (outside): Seamaster with hypocampus emblem, Waterproof
Case condition: Its case is very good condition. It previously had a metal bracelet installed which wore the inside of the lugs a bit and put a couple of small marks on the back - otherwise it is in excellent condition with light wear.
Dimensions: 34.5mm wide (excluding crown), 40.5mm long lug tip-to-tip
Dial: Silver, applied fantastic faceted dimensional gold dart indexes, aperture for the date, luminous dots, restored in vintage times. Please inquire if you would like a fresh restoration.
Hands: Original, gold luminous "batons"
Movement type: Cal. 560, copper colored, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring
Jewels: 17 rubies
Beat frequency: 19,800 BPH
Band: Vintage Horween style, brand new and unused with aftermarket Omega style buckle. We also stock lizard and a variety of other straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested.
Width between lugs: 18mm
Crystal: Acrylic, appears signed with Omega logo, new
Serviced: One of our Master Watchmakers has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part; replacing any overly worn components with new genuine Omega parts including: a new detent, both parts of the stem, a new crown installing a new mainspring; installing a new crystal, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $995 value).
Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running very strong and true, keeping time essentially on par with a new Omega in our testing recording position.
Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com 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 special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.
Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 7 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations throughout the buying experience.

All watches are packaged carefully and mailed double boxed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. All watches are sent fully insured with signature required. Most of our domestic shipping is done through FedEx. At times we will also use USPS Express Mail, and we can accommodate most requests for your preferred carrier. International shipments are sent USPS International Express Mail or FedEx.

The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms. The payment of all customs duties, tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.

Also note that water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed to be waterproof.

To get an idea of how this watch will look on the wrist, please use the Watch Sizing Guide

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