Omega - De Ville - No reserve price - MD 1960312.1 - Men - 1990-1999

Now available at auction from Second Vintage

This classic Omega De Ville distinguishes itself through a pristine champagne dial and a unique piece of institutional provenance. Preserved in excellent vintage condition, the watch features a retirement commemorative engraving on the caseback from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, elevating a handsome dress watch into a distinctive artifact of 1990s Japanese civic history.

Brand: Omega
Model: Omega De Ville
Reference Number: MD 1960312.1
Movement: Quartz caliber 1430
Dial: Champagne with a subtle brushed finish and applied gold-tone indices
Case Size: 33mm (excluding the crown)
Case Material: Gold-plated, stainless steel caseback
Production Year: 1990s
Condition: Excellent vintage condition.

Dial and Hands
The champagne dial presents a pristine surface elevated by a subtle brushed finish. Applied gold-tone indices provide sharp contrast and elegance, with no visible spotting, staining, or damage across the dial face. The time is indicated by gold-tone stick hands featuring black inserts, which show excellent preservation and remain free of any visible oxidation or corrosion.

Case and Crystal
The gold-plated case exhibits honest wear, displaying light surface scratches consistent with normal use over the decades, while the lug profile remains pleasingly well-defined. A smooth gold-plated bezel is integrated neatly into the case design, showing light hairline scratches. The watch is fitted with a gold-tone knurled crown that is clearly signed with the Omega logo. The stainless steel caseback features a notable retirement commemorative engraving depicting the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. The flat crystal remains clear, with no visible scratches, chips, or crazing.

Movement
Inside beats the Omega caliber 1430, a six-jewel Swiss quartz movement. The caliber presents cleanly with a battery present and shows no visible corrosion or moisture damage. The movement bridges are properly engraved with the Omega branding, caliber number, and V8 hallmark.

Strap
The watch is paired with a brown leather strap featuring a crocodile pattern. The strap is worn but functional, showing moderate creasing and wear consistent with previous use. It is secured by a gold-tone buckle that is clearly signed with the Omega logo.

Condition
Excellent vintage condition. The dial and hands are pristine, showing remarkable preservation. The gold-plated case and bezel display honest wear with light surface and hairline scratches, while retaining strong lines. The crystal is clear and free of damage. The leather strap shows moderate creasing, and the quartz movement remains visually clean.

Dimensions
The case measures 33mm (excluding the crown).

Remarks
This De Ville offers a highly attractive champagne dial and the everyday reliability of an Omega quartz caliber. The addition of the signed Omega buckle and the unique Tokyo Metropolitan Government caseback engraving make this a compelling choice for collectors of distinctive vintage dress watches.

History
The Omega De Ville line originated in the 1960s as a subset of the Seamaster collection before becoming its own independent family in 1967. Designed to represent Omega's more refined dress watch offerings, the De Ville collection has consistently prioritized elegant design and slim profiles. During the 1980s and 1990s, Omega utilized high-quality quartz calibers like the 1430 to maintain these slender proportions while offering precise reliability. This specific example carries a caseback engraving commemorating retirement from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, featuring the distinctive twin-towered headquarters which was completed in 1991, perfectly anchoring this timepiece in its 1990s era.

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-DVX-0037