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Omega De Ville Chronograph Reference 145.017

Partially verified

This is an Omega De Ville manual-wind chronograph wristwatch, reference 145.017, dated by the dealer to circa 1969. The stainless steel case measures 35 mm in diameter and houses a silver dial signed 'OMEGA' and 'DE VILLE' with two recessed subsidiary registers at 3 and 9 o'clock. Applied baton hour markers and central sword hands indicate the time, flanked by two pump pushers and a fluted crown. According to the seller, the watch is powered by a 17-jewel manual calibre 860 movement featuring movement number 2771xxxx and a 40-hour power reserve. It is presented on a black leather strap.

Wrist-worn view of the Omega De Ville chronograph reference 145.017
Wrist-worn view of the Omega De Ville chronograph reference 145.017 — Vintage Watch Specialist. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
vintagewatchspecialist.com
Category
Wristwatch · Chronograph
Maker / attribution
Omega
Reference
145.017
Catalogue / lot identifier
vws1871
Source-reported date
c. 1969
Country
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
2771xxxx

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case Construction and Exterior Dimensions

The watch features a stainless steel case measuring 35 mm in width, with a reported lug height of 40 mm and an inter-lug width of 19 mm. The crystal material is listed by the dealer as plexiglass, and the watch is presented on an adjustable leather strap.

Operation of the chronograph is conducted via pump pushers flanking the central winding crown at 2 and 4 o'clock. The dealer notes that the chronograph function is started and stopped using the upper pusher and reset using the lower pusher.

Evidence for this section
  • “Width 35mm”
  • “Lug Height 40mm”
  • “Lug width 19mm”
  • “Crystal Plexiglass”
  • “The chronograph can be both started and stopped by the upper pusher and reset via the lower pusher.”

Dial Configuration and Display

The silver dial is laid out in a two-register format with recessed subsidiary dials situated at 3 and 9 o'clock. Applied metallic baton indices indicate the hours, and sword hands are fitted with luminous inserts, surrounded by a printed perimeter minute and seconds track.

The dial is marked with 'OMEGA' beneath the applied logo at 12 o'clock and 'DE VILLE' above the 6 o'clock position. The source notes that the Swiss Made signature and a small segment of the outer track display slight fading.

Evidence for this section
  • “Silver dial with two recessed subsidiary registers positioned at 3 and 9 o'clock”
  • “Applied metallic baton hour indices and sword hands with luminescent inserts”
  • “Dial signed 'OMEGA' beneath the applied logo at 12 o'clock and 'DE VILLE' above 6 o'clock”
  • “The Swiss Made signature has given way to a little fading as has a small portion of the outer track”

Reported Movement and Accompanying Materials

The internal mechanism is not visible in the provided image. According to the seller's technical specifications, the watch is powered by a manual-wind mechanical calibre 860 movement with 17 jewels, a 40-hour power reserve, and movement number 2771xxxx.

The dealer dates the piece to circa 1969. The offering does not include original manufacturer boxes or paperwork, recorded as 'No/No' by the source.

Evidence for this section
  • “Movement Number: 2771xxxx”
  • “Calibre: 860”
  • “Jewels 17”
  • “Power Reserve 40 Hours”
  • “Box/Papers No/No”
  • “Year: c.1969”

Open research questions

  • What is the unredacted movement serial number hidden beneath '2771xxxx'?
  • What reference stamps, hallmark symbols, or serial numbers are stamped on the interior of the case back?
  • What is the exact chemical composition or degradation state of the luminous compound on the hands and indices?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Omega De Ville Chronograph Reference 145.017
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Model Reference145.017“Model Reference: 145.017”
Calibre860“Calibre: 860”
Movement Number2771xxxx“Movement Number: 2771xxxx”
Case MaterialStainless Steel“Case Stainless Steel”
Jewels17“Jewels 17”
Width35mm“Width 35mm”
Power Reserve40 Hours“Power Reserve 40 Hours”
Lug Height40 mm“Lug Height 40mm”
Box and PapersNo / No“Box/Papers No/No”

Visible details

  • Silver dial with two recessed subsidiary registers positioned at 3 and 9 o'clock
  • Applied metallic baton hour indices and sword hands with luminescent inserts
  • Chronograph pump pushers flanking the central winding crown at 2 and 4 o'clock
  • Dial signed 'OMEGA' beneath the applied logo at 12 o'clock and 'DE VILLE' above 6 o'clock

Research qualifications

  • Movement is not visible in the provided image; calibre and movement number rely on source reporting
  • Movement serial number is partially redacted by the source
  • Case back is not visible in the provided image

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Omega De Ville Chronograph - Silver Dial - c.1969 - Model Reference: 1 – Vintage Watch Specialist

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 7c32dad1ca

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