Gents Omega Seamaster De Ville Watch, 1963

Gents gold capped Omega Seamaster De Ville automatic wrist watch, 1963.

The watch has a 24 jewel automatic movement, calibre 562, which is working nicely. The movement is fully signed and it has the serial number 20029176 which dates it back to 1963.

The watch measures 34mm diameter excluding the winding crown and the lugs. The case is gold capped which means a generous layer of 14k gold has been applied to the front and sides of the case and the bezel is solid 14k gold. It was said that the gold capping was so thick that it could hold its shape when not fitted to the case and apparently the salesman used to carry a sample of just the gold capping to demonstrate how strong it was.

The case is in lovely condition. It has the raised Seamaster logo to the back along with the word ‘waterproof’ but, as with any vintage watch, it should be kept away from water and moisture.

The inside of the case back has the Omega logo together with the case reference 14910 62 SC which is correct for the calibre 562 movement.

Original Omega winding crown.

The lens has a very small mark near to the edge but otherwise is in good condition.

The signed dial is in its original finish with original hands, centre seconds hand and an early form of quickset date (initially set by repeatedly moving the hands backwards and forwards between 12 midnight and 9pm until the desired date is reached). There is a small mark above the date display.

A new leather strap has been fitted.

The watch comes in a new presentation box.

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