Today's offering showcases this classic example of one of Omega's DeVille "Symbol" pieces.

Living up to its name as one of the elegant and sophisticated De Ville models, it features a classic and now famous "Symbol" case with a large solid 18K gold bezel resembling the company's logo, luxurious champagne dial, Omega quartz movement, and sapphire crystal.

It is is fully Omega, and the movement is an Omega caliber 1436 quartz mechanism with quick-setting date. But what is most striking about the watch is its incredible condition...it presents as a 9.7 out of 10. On the wrist it presents like new!

Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function and a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity.

Omega Seamaster:
Worn on the wrists of celebrities Michael Schumacher, Pierce Brosnan, Michael Phelps, and Ernie Els, Omega timepieces rank with Rolex and other of the world's best Swiss firms.

• Manufacturer: Omega
• Country of origin: Switzerland
• Model: De Ville, Ref. 196.0316/396.1016
• Functions: Hours, Minutes, Quick-Setting Date
• Designed for: Men
• Case material: 18K solid gold and stainless steel
• Case markings (outside): Seamonster logo
• Case condition: Mint with light signs of polishing to the back. On the wrist it presents as mint.
• Dimensions: 32mm diameter (excluding crown - approx. 34mm including), 37mm long lug tip-to-tip, 6mm thick
• Dial: Champgne with 18K gold Roman indexes, aperture for the date, outer minutes/seconds track, original, mint condition
• Hands: Original, gold "batons"
• Movement type: Omega Caliber 1436
• Movement markings: Omega Swiss Six Jewels Unadjusted
• Band: Original, signed Omega, steel, fits a wrist up to approx. 8 inches, adjustable, presents as mint with very light stretch
• Crystal: Mint condition
• Servicing: New battery installed. Any needed servicing has been performed. 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 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
• 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