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Omega Seamaster De Ville wristwatch

Partially verified

This vintage Omega Seamaster De Ville wristwatch, manufactured in the 1960s, is an automatic timepiece featuring a calibre 565 movement with 24 jewels. The watch is defined by a 34mm one-piece case construction, incorporating 14-karat gold for the bezel and lugs, with a stainless steel back. The champagne-coloured dial includes gold-tone indices, matching hands, and a central sweep seconds hand. A date aperture is positioned at the 3 o'clock mark, which utilizes a quickset mechanism. The dial, movement, and crown are signed by the maker. According to the provided information, the watch has been serviced, and the case back features a personal engraving dated 1968. The Seamaster De Ville series was marketed during this period to balance the water-resistant attributes of the Seamaster line with the aesthetic of formal De Ville models.

Front view of the Omega Seamaster De Ville showing the champagne dial, gold-tone indices, and date aperture at 3 o'clock.
Front view of the Omega Seamaster De Ville showing the champagne dial, gold-tone indices, and date aperture at 3 o'clock. — Ashton-Blakey Antiques. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
zamanito.com
Category
Wristwatch · Self-winding wristwatch with date
Maker / attribution
OMEGA
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
circa 1960s
Source-reported place
Switzerland

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 and Dial Construction

The timepiece features a 34mm one-piece case, a design choice common during the 1960s to reduce the number of potential entry points for moisture and dust. The construction utilizes 14-karat gold for the bezel and lugs, providing a contrast to the stainless steel case back.

The dial is rendered in a light champagne finish, adorned with gold-tone indices and hands. The central seconds hand is also gold-finished. A date aperture is located at the 3 o'clock position. , and the dial bears the manufacturer's signature.

Evidence for this section
  • “ساختار بدنه آن به صورت یکپارچه (One-piece case) طراحی شده است”
  • “قاب ساعت دارای زه و پایه‌های بند (Lugs) از جنس طلای ۱۴ عیار بوده”
  • “صفحه ساعت به رنگ شامپاینی روشن بوده و عقربه‌ها و نشانگرهای آن با روکش طلایی”

Movement and Technical Features

Power is provided by the Omega calibre 565, an automatic movement containing 24 jewels. This movement is notable for its technical durability and the incorporation of a pump-action quickset mechanism for the date display, which is manipulated via the crown.

The movement has been recently serviced and is reported to be functioning with accuracy. The manufacturer's signature is engraved on the movement and the winding crown.

Evidence for this section
  • “کالیبر ۵۶۵ امگا که نیروی محرکه این ساعت را تأمین می‌کند، موتوری خودکار با ۲۴ سنگ قیمتی است”
  • “موتور این ساعت اخیراً سرویس شده و در وضعیتی کاملاً سالم و دقیق کار می‌کند.”
  • “روی صفحه، موتور و دسته کوک نشان سازنده نقش بسته است.”

Provenance and Historical Context

The Seamaster De Ville series was positioned by the maker in the 1960s to bridge the technical robustness of the Seamaster range with the aesthetic refinement of the De Ville collection. This specific example features a personal commemorative engraving on the reverse of the case, bearing the year 1968.

The auction description notes that while the watch is signed on the essential components, no documentation, original packaging, or details regarding the current leather strap are available.

Evidence for this section
  • “سری سه‌مستر دویل در دهه ۱۹۶۰ میلادی به عنوان پلی میان مقاومت ساعت‌های سری سی‌مستر و ظرافت مدل‌های رسمی دویل به بازار عرضه شد.”
  • “در بخش پشت قاب، حکاکی یادبود شخصی با تاریخ ۱۹۶۸ میلادی مشاهده می‌شود.”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific movement serial number to verify the production year within the 1960s?
  • Does the personal engraving on the case back provide any insight into the watch's original purchase history?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Omega Seamaster De Ville wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerOMEGA“برند: OMEGA”
Calibre565“کالیبر: 565”
Case diameter34 mm“قطر قاب این ساعت ۳۴ میلی‌متر بوده”
Case composition14k gold bezel/lugs, stainless steel back“قاب ساعت دارای زه و پایه‌های بند (Lugs) از جنس طلای ۱۴ عیار بوده و بخش زیرین آن از فولاد ضدزنگ ساخته شده است.”
Jewel count24“موتوری خودکار با ۲۴ سنگ قیمتی است”
Case typeOne-piece“ساختار بدنه آن به صورت یکپارچه (One-piece case) طراحی شده است”
Dial colorLight champagne“صفحه ساعت به رنگ شامپاینی روشن بوده”
Quickset dateYes“همراه با نمایشگر تقویم تاریخ مجهز به قابلیت تنظیم سریع (Quickset) ارائه شده است.”

Visible details

  • Date aperture located at 3 o'clock position on the dial
  • Omega emblem and brand signature present on the dial
  • Crown positioned at 3 o'clock with serrated edge
  • Black leather strap with gold-tone buckle visible

Research qualifications

  • The source states that information regarding original boxes or paperwork is absent.
  • The site disclaimer indicates that authenticity has not been independently verified by the platform.

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

Consulted source

ساعت مچی OMEGA Seamaster De Ville اتوماتیک کالیبر 565

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record dee5d96cb1

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