VINTAGE 1973 9KT GOLD OMEGA SEAMASTER DEVILLE AUTOMATIC CALENDAR WATCH WITH ORIGINAL 9KT STRAP BUCKLE & BOX.

This wonderful gentlemen’s Omega is in absolutely beautiful original condition, virtually ’as-new’. Manufactured in 1973 by the London 9kt gold hallmarks on the inside of the case, the serial number on the movement manufactured a year earlier in 1972.

The model 166.5020 Seamaster De-ville was the new ’slim’ version of Omega‘s water-proof line of watches, using a two-piece case with no removable back.

The movement is accessed through the front of the watch once the bezel and glass has been removed. Very ingenious at that time, these new cases were exceptionally well made and the movements within are usually found in perfect condition.

Using the Omega calibre 561 automatic movement with calendar, the example that we have here is in exceptional original condition, which is testament to the wonderful case design which has protected the movement perfectly over the years.

The 9kt gold case case measures 34.5mm across the bezel not including the crown and 40mm tip-to-tip. The case and bezel are in beautiful original condition with no wear, dings or scratches what-so-ever, just a little light rubbing to the back from gentle use over the years.

The original brushed silvered dial with contrasting gold baton markers and hands is in very nice condition indeed. Signed simply ‘Omega automatic – deville’ with ‘swiss made below 6.

The original ‘split-stem’ winding crown is still present and in excellent order. The watch still retains the original presentation box & hallmarked omega 9kt gold buckle, though the original leather part was perished so we have fitted a new leather one.

The Deville range of vintage Omega’s have seen a huge surge in popularity with collectors over the past few years, due in no small part to the high quality of the original design.

This is one of the best condition solid gold Seamaster Deville’s that you are likely to find.