Today's offering showcases this striking example of one of Omega's classic vintage gent's De Ville watches.

Living up to its name as one of the upscale "De Ville" models, it features a sophisticated case, striking Tiffany & Co. robin's egg blue dial, and very fine automatic Omega movement.

It is an uncommon model that featured an automatic movement in a rectangular case - most often automatic movements were only put in round cases. Despite it's low profile, because of its indirectly driven minutes and seconds, space was left in the center for a rugged rotor bearing, which allowed Omega at times to fit the movement in the thinner rectangular cases.

Powering the watch is its original caliber 1002 automatic movement with quick-setting date. It is one of the early 10xx series of movements that powered many of Omega's watches from the era including Seamasters and was even worked into a chronometer version.

It is fully Omega down to the original hands, winding crown, and even signed original Omega crystal! It presents in true expertly restored condition. The original Omega dial has been meticulously custom refinished - the printing could pass as Omega factory done to the naked eye.

As part of the restoration it has just been fully overhauled by a Master Watchmaker (a $495 value). It is keeping very accurate time.

For the finishing touch we have equipped it with a brand new leather strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

Included with the purchase is a one-year warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.

Omega:
Omega watches can be found on the wrists of many prominent figures including Pierce Brosnan, Michael Schumacher, Michael Phelps, Ernie Els, Prince William, and one graced the wrist of President John F. Kennedy. Omega has been the official timekeeper for 21 Olympic Games and is the official chronometer of NASA.

• Manufacturer: Omega
• Country of origin: Switzerland
• Serial number: 31,984,496
• Year built: c. 1970
• Model: Geneve, Ref. ST 162.0048
• Functions: Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds, Quick-Setting Date
• Designed for: Men
• Case material: Stainless steel
• Case markings (inside): Omega Watch Co, Swiss Made, , F.P., Acier Inoxydable, 162.0048
• Case condition: Mint
• Dimensions: 32mm wide (excluding crown ), 37mm long lug tip-to-tip
• Dial: Tiffany blue / turquoise, signed Omega, steel indexes topped with black, custom refinished to mint condition
• Hands: Original, blackened steel batons
• Movement type: Omega caliber 1002, signed Omega, self-winding, copper colored, 20 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring
• Movement markings: Omega, Swiss, 1002
• Jewels: 20 rubies
• Band: Leather, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn. We also stock lizard and a variety of others straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested.
• Width between lugs: 20mm
• Crystal type: Acrylic, original, signed Omega, excellent condition
• Serviced: Yes, freshly overhauled by a Master Watchmaker ($495 value).
• Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. 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 experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts.
• Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details.
• 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