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Omega De Ville Ref. 595.1111 18 Carat Gold Wristwatch

Partially verified

This is a lady's Omega De Ville wristwatch, reference 595.1111, dated circa 1990 by the source. It features a 23mm 18-carat gold case with a snap case back stamped with a 0.750 common control mark. The source reports it is powered by a 13-jewel quartz movement, calibre 1470, numbered 53565558. The round champagne dial displays dart hour markers, two central hands, and is signed with the Omega logo, 'OMEGA', 'De Ville', and 'SWISS MADE'. The watch is fitted with an aftermarket brown pressed leather strap accompanied by an Omega gold-plated pin buckle.

Front view of the Omega De Ville ref. 595.1111 wristwatch with champagne dial and leather strap
Front view of the Omega De Ville ref. 595.1111 wristwatch with champagne dial and leather strap — Dreweatts 1759 Ltd. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
auctions.dreweatts.com
Category
Wristwatch · Quartz & electronic watch
Form
Dress wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Omega
Reference
595.1111
Catalogue / lot identifier
123
Source-reported date
circa 1990
Source-reported place
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
53565558

Maker profile: Omega — history, key models and current watchmaking.

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

Identity and Material Composition

This is an Omega De Ville wristwatch, identified by the source as reference 595.1111. The timepiece is constructed with an 18-carat gold case measuring 23mm, featuring a snap case back stamped with a 0.750 common control mark.

The watch is fitted with a non-original brown pressed leather strap. It includes an Omega gold-plated pin buckle.

Evidence for this section
  • “REF. 595.1111”
  • “18 carat gold case, snap case back, stamped with 0.750 common control mark”
  • “Size: 23mm”
  • “Strap: Non-original brown pressed leather strap with an Omega gold plated pin buckle”

Dial and Visual Features

The watch features a champagne-colored dial with dart-style hour markers and two central hands. The dial is signed with the Omega logo, 'OMEGA', 'De Ville', and 'SWISS MADE'.

The auction house condition report notes that the glass has scratches and marks, and the case and crown also show light scratches and marks when viewed under magnification.

Evidence for this section
  • “Dial: Champagne”
  • “Glass has some scratches and marks when viewed under a 4x loupe.”
  • “Case shows light scratches and marks.”
  • “Crown has light scratches when viewed under a 4x loupe.”

Mechanism and Dating

The timepiece is powered by an Omega calibre 1470 quartz movement with 13 jewels, identified by the serial number 53565558. The source dates the watch to circa 1990.

The auction house reports that the movement is currently functioning and appears to be in generally good condition with little sign of previous intervention.

Evidence for this section
  • “Movement: Cal. 1470, quartz, 13 jewels”
  • “NO. 53565558”
  • “CIRCA 1990”
  • “Movement is currently functioning.”

Open research questions

  • Does the movement serial number 53565558 correlate with Omega's production records for the calibre 1470 circa 1990?
  • What are the specific significance and limitations of the '0.750 common control mark' found on the case back?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Omega De Ville Ref. 595.1111 18 Carat Gold Wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Reference595.1111“REF. 595.1111”
Movement Number53565558“NO. 53565558”
Movement CalibreCal. 1470, quartz, 13 jewels“Movement: Cal. 1470, quartz, 13 jewels”
Case18 carat gold case, snap case back, stamped with 0.750 common control mark“Case: 18 carat gold case, snap case back, stamped with 0.750 common control mark”
Size23mm“Size: 23mm”
StrapNon-original brown pressed leather strap with an Omega gold plated pin buckle“Strap: Non-original brown pressed leather strap with an Omega gold plated pin buckle”
Gross Weight18g“18g gross”

Visible details

  • Round champagne dial with dart-style hour markers and two central hands
  • Dial is signed 'OMEGA' beneath the brand logo under 12 o'clock, 'De Ville' above 6 o'clock, and 'SWISS MADE' along the lower edge
  • Fitted to a dark brown patterned leather strap with visible stitching
  • Yellow gold case with a fluted crown at 3 o'clock

Research qualifications

  • The internal movement, case back markings, and buckle are not shown in the primary photograph
  • The leather strap is catalogued by the source as non-original

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

Consulted source

OMEGA, DE VILLE, REF. 595.1111, A LADY'S 18 CARAT GOLD WRISTWATCH

Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record a3a29d6f3e

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