Omega De Ville “Aventurine” Lacquer Dial Squircle w/ Box and Papers Ref. 151.0045 (circa 1973)

WHY WE CURATED IT:
The De Ville line holds a special place in Omega history. Originally a sub-collection of the Seamaster range, it diverged into a standalone line by 1967, offering refined pieces within the brand’s increasingly sport-oriented catalog. Over time, it even became the platform for many Omega firsts, such as their first co-axial escapement and first anti-magnetic central tourbillon. This particular example is a lovely squircle case that’s white gold-plated with a stepped bezel and “Aventurine-style” lacquer dial resembling a starry night sky. The calibre used here is automatic, Omega’s thinnest ever at 3mm. Masculine, elegant, versatile and practical. And it comes with the original box and papers! Chef’s kiss for this one.

CONDITION:
8.5/10, with hairlines and tiny nicks. Appears to never have been polished with crisp edges and finishing transitions. White gold plating has taken on some warm patina. Lacquer dial has subtle spidering from age, indicating an authentic, age-correct unreplaced original. Crystal is clean. Hands and indices have microscopic age spots. Original signed crown. Brand new aftermarket strap and buckle, with original Omega buckle included. Movement in excellent health with to-spec power reserve, low beat error, high amplitude and accurate to ±5 secs/day averaged from 6 timegrapher positions.

DIMENSIONS:
31mm width excl. crown
38mm length incl. lugs
7.1mm thickness
18mm lug width
Visual dial width ~25.5mm
Wrist in photos is 15.8cm in circumference

CRYSTAL:
Sapphire

CASE:
Steel, 20-micron white gold-plating

WATER RESISTANCE:
Assumed none, as per vintage watches

STRAP:
New aftermarket black matte weave-textured leather with aftermarket buckle (16mm). Original Omega buckle (14mm) included

CALIBRE:
Omega Cal. 711 in brass-copper finish, 2-hander automatic

COMES WITH:
Watch, new aftermarket strap and buckle, original Omega buckle

TERMS OF SALE:
Please see our stories Highlight entitled “Terms” on our Instagram profile. Thanks!