1961 Omega Seamaster De Ville Vintage Mens Automatic Watch - Stainless Steel

Omega

Item No. 7259

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. 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.

Today's offering showcases this classic and beautifully restored Seamaster De Ville cased in 1961. Powering the watch is Omega's top-tier caliber 552 movement used in Seamasters from the era, and one of the last superior 500's series movements used before Omega began trying to reduce their costs, and the top tier offering of the 500 series.

It has 24 jewels, seven more than in most similar movements, and is one of the finest mass-produced automatic movements from era.

'60's and early 70's Seamasters are great long-term buys as parts are readily available for their well-made movements, and they're not hard to service.

It measures 34mm in diameter without the crown, the size of a Rolex Date watch.

It is fully Omega down to the dial, hands, and winding crown and has just finished a true expertly done restoration. It presents as mint condition. The dial has been meticulously refinished - the printing could pass as Omega factory done to the naked eye. And the movement is near pristine.

As part of the restoration the movement has been freshly overhauled by a Master Watchmaker.

For the finishing touch a new leather strap has been installed making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

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

The Seamaster:
Omega is perhaps best known by watch connoisseurs for its Seamaster line of dive watches. Introduced in 1948, they have been embraced by water sports enthusiasts and often marry a striking look with a high performance movement.

  • Manufacturer: Omega
  • Country of origin: Switzerland
  • Serial no.: 19,624,718
  • Year built: 1961
  • Model: Seamaster DeVille, Ref. 14763 - SC 61
  • Functions: Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds
  • Designed for: Men
  • Case material: Stainless steel
  • Case markings (outside): Seamaster with Hypocampus emblem
  • Case markings (inside): Omega Watch Co., Swiss made, Acier Inoxydable, 14763 - SC 61
  • Case condition: Presents as mint with only slight signs of having been polished
  • Dial: Silver, applied steel baton indexes, signed Omega Seamaster, outer minute division, perfectly restored
  • Dimensions: 34mm wide (excluding crown) by 40mm long lug tip to tip
  • Hands: Original, steel batons
  • Movement type: Caliber 552, signed Omega, manually wound, copper colored, 24 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring
  • Movement markings: Omega, Swiss, Twenty-Four Jewels, 552
  • Jewels: 24 rubies
  • Beat frequency: 19,800 BPH
  • 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.
  • Crystal type: Acrylic, unsigned or no longer signed, excellent condition
  • Serviced: Yes, freshly overhauled by a Master Watchmaker.
  • Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system.
  • Warranty: 1-year C.O.T. international warranty. 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.
  • 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



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