Omega De Ville “Pebble UFO” Ref. 515.0014 (circa 1970s)

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. Here we have an example that is at once avant-garde and elegant. At a glance resembling the distilled simplicity of a Cartier Pebble but viewed in 3 dimensions, is more akin to a 70s notion of a UFO. Thin, complex in planes (just check out that caseback), and sure to elevate any OOTD. In thick 40-micron gold plating!

CONDITION:
8.5/10, with some hairlines from honest careful wear over the last 5 decades. Does not appear to have been refinished. Crystal has microscopic hairlines visible only under a loupe. Dial, hands and indices are pristine. New aftermarket strap and buckle. Movement in excellent health with over-spec power reserve, strong amplitude, low beat error and accurate to ±10 secs/day averaged from 6 timegrapher positions.

DIMENSIONS:
30mm diameter excl. crown
7.5mm thickness
14mm lug width
Visual dial width ~18.5mm
Wrist in photos is 15.8cm in circumference

CRYSTAL:
Omega-signed Hesalite

CASE:
Steel, 40-micron gold-plating

WATER RESISTANCE:
Assumed none, as per vintage watches

STRAP:
Aftermarket taupe leather with aftermarket buckle (12mm)

CALIBRE:
Omega Cal. 620 in beautiful brass-copper finish, 2-hander manual-winding

COMES WITH:
Watch, aftermarket strap and buckle

TERMS OF SALE:
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