Omega De Ville “Ellipse” Silver Dial Ref. 111.0148 (circa 1978)

WHY WE CURATED IT:
The De Ville line holds a special place in Omega history. Originally a sub-collection within Seamasters, it diverged into a standalone line by 1967, offering more refinement vs the brand’s increasingly sport-oriented catalogue. Over time, it even became the platform for many Omega firsts, such as their first co-axial escapement and first anti-magnetic central tourbillon. Amongst dressier De Villes, we love these thin, manual-winding “Ellipses” equipped with the 2.5mm thick Cal. 625 (amongst the thinnest Omega calibres ever). Here we have a lovely silver-on-steel example in exquisite condition. Very elegant and sculptural on the wrist and an Omega classic beyond the usual suspects. Serviced and warrantied.

CONDITION:
9.5/10, with some very small hairlines but overall catches the light and looks “like new” on the wrist. Original Omega-signed crystal, dial, hands and indices are pristine. Original signed crown. New aftermarket strap and buckle. Movement in very good health, serviced with 6-month warranty, with to-spec power reserve, strong amplitude, very low beat error and accurate to ±20 secs/day averaged from 6 timegrapher positions.

DIMENSIONS:
30.9mm width
39.9mm length incl. lugs
7.8mm thickness
17mm lug width
Visual dial width ~25.5mm
Wrist in photos is 15.8cm in circumference

CRYSTAL:
Omega-signed Hesalite

CASE:
Steel

WATER RESISTANCE:
Assumed none, as per vintage watches

STRAP:
Aftermarket black croc-embossed and 15mm buckle

CALIBRE:
Omega Cal. 625, 2-hander manual-winding

COMES WITH:
Watch, aftermarket strap and buckle

TERMS OF SALE:
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