Omega De Ville “Tank” Two Tone Quadrant Dial Ref. 111.0112 (circa 1973)

WHY WE CURATED IT:
The De Ville line holds a special place in Omega’s 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 also became the chosen platform for key technical milestones, such as Omega’s first co-axial escapement and first anti-magnetic central tourbillon. As well as more avant garde, sculptural shapes within Omega’s catalogue, such as this seldom-seen, blocky yet rounded rectangular silhouette. With no indices, instead relying on a horizontally-brushed two-tone quadrant dial to mark the cardinal positions. Very dynamic, going from black to medium greys to light greys depending on the light. Elegant, masculine, dressy and sporty all at once! The case is in fantastic condition with the much-loved Cal. 625 manual-winder beating inside!

CONDITION:
9/10, with hardly any signs of use. The only reassuring evidence of its over half-a-century age are the original dial and hands which exhibit some subtle aging. New aftermarket strap and buckle. Movement in excellent health with to-spec power reserve, strong amplitude, low beat error and accurate to ±5 secs/day averaged from 6 timegrapher positions.

DIMENSIONS:
25mm width excl. crown
35.7mm length incl. lugs
7.6mm thickness
21mm lug width
Visual dial width ~18mm
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 semi-gloss croc-embossed and buckle (18mm)

CALIBRE:
Omega Cal. 625 in beautiful brass-copper finish, 2-hander manual-winding

COMES WITH:
Watch, aftermarket strap and buckle

TERMS OF SALE:
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