Today's offering showcases this classic and meticulously restored Omega Seamaster De Ville with striking emerald green crosshair dial.
The Seamaster DeVille, 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.
Its case has a classicly elegant design with faceted lugs. It has a monocoque construction - 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.
On you look past the case, the striking dial serves the centerpiece. Executed in a rich emerald green with a pronounced sunburst finish, it has an incredible sense of depth and light play that changes dramatically as the watch moves on the wrist. The color shifts from deep forest tones at the edges to bright metallic green at the center, giving the dial an almost liquid quality that feels both vintage-inspired and strikingly modern. Adding to its appeal is its original crosshair design.
Powering the watch is Omega's top-tier caliber 565 movement, the last superior 500's series movements used before Omega began trying to reduce their costs. With 24 jewels and a quick-setting date, it was the top tier offering of the famous 500 series and is one of the finest mass-produced automatic movements from the era.
It measures approximately 34.5mm in diameter without the crown, in between the size of a Rolex Date and a Rolex Datejust.
It has all of its original parts and has just finished a true expertly done restoration. It presents in gorgeous condition - a 9.7 out of 10. Our photos couldn't quite do it justice.
Its case presents as mint.
Its original Omega dial has been meticulously custom refinished in emerald green - the printing could pass as Omega factory done to the naked eye. Its color is deeper and richer than the photos suggest.
As part of the restoration, the movement has just been fully serviced by a Master Watchmaker. It is running extremely strong and true, keeping time on par with a new Omega in our testing recording position.
For the finishing touch, we have equipped it with a brand new forest green calfskin leather strap with aftermarket Omega style buckle making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
We also stock lizard and a variety of others straps in various prints, skins, and colors. A black band would also creating another look for the watch. Please ask us if you're interested.
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 attesting to the watch's performance.
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.
A high-grade classic Seamaster that presents like new on the wrist!
The Seamaster:
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.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 fine Swiss firms.
Omega is perhaps best known by watch connoisseurs for its Seamaster line of dive watches. Introduced in 1948, they have been were embraced by water sports enthusiasts and often marry a striking look with a high performance movement.
Manufacturer: Omega
Country of origin: Switzerland
Year built: c. 1968
Model: Seamaster De Ville, likely ref. 14763
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds, Quick-Setting Date
Designed for: Men
Dimensions: 34mm wide (excluding crown) by 40mm long lug tip to tip
Case material: Stainless steel
Case markings (outside): Seamaster with Hypocampus emblem
Case condition: Its case presents as mint.
Dial: Emerald green, desirable crosshair design, applied steel baton indexes, signed Omega Seamaster, outer minute division, original Omega dial meticulously custom refinished in emerald green. Its color is deeper and richer than the photos suggest.
Hands: Original, steel, 'batons'
Movement type: Caliber 565, signed Omega, manually wound, finished in copper-beryllium, 24 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, micrometer regulator for precision adjustment
Jewels: 24 rubies
Band: Calfskin leather, forest green, aftermarket, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn with an aftermarket Omega style buckle. We also stock lizard and a variety of others straps in various prints, skins, and colors. A black band would also creating another look for the watch. Please ask us if you're interested.
Crystal type: Acrylic, appears original and no longer signed, excellent condition
Serviced: Yes, freshly serviced by a Master Watchmaker.
Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running extremely strong and true, keeping time 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.
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