Omega - De Ville - χωρίς τιμή ασφαλείας - 511 0340 - Γυναίκες - 1971

Presented for auction by Second Vintage

This classic ladies' Omega De Ville from 1971 highlights the elegant design language of the era with its distinct cushion-shaped case and exceptionally clean silver sunburst dial. Powered by the reliable manual-winding caliber 485, this timepiece offers a refined aesthetic grounded in traditional mechanical watchmaking.

Brand: Omega
Model: De Ville
Reference Number: 511 0340
Serial Number: 33257474
Movement: Manual winding, caliber 485, 17 jewels
Dial: Clean silver sunburst finish with applied black baton indices and Omega logo
Case Size: 19 mm (excluding the crown)
Case Material: Stainless steel
Production Year: 1971
Condition: Good vintage condition. Timegrapher: +25+27s/day, running strong and steady.

Dial and Hands
The exceptionally well-preserved dial features a clean silver sunburst finish that catches the light beautifully. It is detailed with applied black baton indices and an applied Omega logo. The printing remains crisp throughout, showing no visible degradation. The matching black baton hands display a clean finish with no visible corrosion or paint loss, perfectly complementing the dial markers.

Case and Crystal
The stainless steel case features an integrated cushion shape, distinctively designed with a polished top surface and brushed sides. The case shows honest wear consistent with its age, displaying moderate scratches and minor dings on the polished sections, while the brushed finish on the flanks remains visible. The watch is fitted with a signed Omega crown, and its knurling shows light wear but remains well-defined. The domed acrylic crystal exhibits minor surface scratches visible under direct light, but there are no deep cracks or chips.

Movement
Inside the case beats the Omega caliber 485 manual-winding movement, featuring 17 jewels. The movement displays clean copper-colored plating with no visible corrosion or significant scratches. All engravings, including "OMEGA WATCH Co", "SEVENTEEN 17 JEWELS", "SWISS", "485", and the serial number "33257474", are crisp and clear. The timegrapher reads +25+27s/day. Performing well within expected vintage tolerances; running strong and steady.

Strap
The watch is fitted with a generic black leather strap featuring white contrast stitching. It is in good wearable condition, showing light wear and creasing.

Condition
Good vintage condition. The case shows honest wear with moderate scratches and minor dings on the polished top, while retaining visible brushed finishing on the flanks. The dial and hands are exceptionally well-preserved, displaying crisp printing and clean surfaces. The domed acrylic crystal exhibits minor surface scratches under direct light but remains free of deep cracks. Supported by the timegrapher data, the movement is running strong and steady.

Dimensions
The case measures 19 mm (excluding the crown).

Remarks
This 1971 Omega De Ville offers an exceptionally clean dial housed within a classic stainless steel cushion case. Powered by the dependable manual-wind caliber 485 and retaining its signed Omega crown, it remains a highly wearable and elegant vintage timepiece.

History
The Omega De Ville line, originally introduced as part of the Seamaster family, became a standalone collection in 1967. It was designed to focus on elegant, refined aesthetics rather than the sporty characteristics of Omega's other lines. During the 1970s, the De Ville collection represented classical watchmaking with sophisticated case geometries and clean dial layouts. The caliber 485 is a respected manual-winding movement utilized extensively in Omega's ladies' watches of the era, recognized by collectors for its compact engineering and reliability.

Payment and Shipping
Payment must be completed within 1–3 days after purchase.
Your watch will be professionally and securely packaged, then shipped with tracking and insurance for your peace of mind.
We use fast express shipping, with typical delivery within 1–4 business days, depending on the destination.
Please note that vintage watches may show minor signs of wear, aging, or imperfections, which are considered normal for watches of this age.
We kindly ask you to review all photos carefully before bidding. We photograph each watch from multiple angles to provide the most accurate representation possible, and the photos form an important part of the description.
The timegrapher assessment if provided is seen as an indication of the movement’s condition under fully wound testing conditions. As with all vintage watches, results may vary in daily use.
If you have any concerns regarding functionality or defects after delivery, please contact us within 3 days of receiving the watch so we can assist you.
As with all used watches, water resistance is not guaranteed.
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SKU: OME-ODV-0050