It is nice and pleasingly larger than most similar dress watches from the era - it measures 36mm without the crown - the same size as a mens Rolex Datejust. Powering it is Omega's very fine thin automatic caliber 711 movement. It has 24 jewels and is adjusted to two positions.
The 700 series has a direct lineage to the celebrated 500 series, and is arguably as good, and collectors are beginning to recognize it accordingly. It was the last very fine movement series of its kind before Omega began to make budget cuts because of the quartz revolution.
It has just finished a true expertly done restoration. Its case presents as mint with only light signs of having been polished. Its original Omega dial has been meticulously refinished in a custom Tiffany blue - the printing could pass as Omega factory done to the naked eye.
Note that the back has been installed straight since the photos were taken.
As part of the restoration the movement has just been overhauled by a Master Watchmaker. It is running extremely strong and true. Amazingly after more than four and a half decades it continues to keep time on par with a brand new Omega in our testing position.
For the finishing touch we have equipped it with a brand new calfskin 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.
- Manufacturer: Omega
- Country of origin: Switzerland
- Serial no.: 37,011,726
- Year made: c. 1974
- Model: De Ville, Ref. 151.0039
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic
- Designed for: Men
- Case material: Stainless steel
- Case markings (inside): Omega Watch Co., Swiss Made, Acier Inoxydable, 151.0039
- Case condition: Mint. Light signs of having been polished. Slight aging hidden inside the edge of the engine bay. Presents as gorgeous condition.
- Dimensions: 36mm wide (excluding crown), 38mm long lug tip-to-tip
- Dial: Signed Omega, custom Tiffany blue, painted black roman numerals, expertly refinished
- Hands: Original, blackened steel batons
- Movement type: Caliber 711, "extra flat", copper colored, self-winding, 24 jewels, shock resistant, two adjustments
- Movement markings: Omega Watch Co., Swiss, Adjusted Two Positions, Twenty Four Jewels, 711
- Band: Calf skin leather, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn, previously equipped with what appears to be an aftermarket buckle done in an Omega style. 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: 18mm
- Crystal: Mineral glass, mint condition
- Serviced: Yes, as part of the restoration the movement has just been overhauled by a Master Watchmaker making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
- Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. Amazingly after more than four and a half decades it continues to keep time on par with a brand new Omega in our testing position.
- Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email [email protected] 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
