SOLD Omega De Ville Prestige 424.13.40.20.03.001 (RRP £3,400)

Omega De Ville Prestige 424.13.40.20.03.001. 39.5mm steel casing, which is water resistant to 30 meters. Sustained by a 48 hour power reserve, this De Ville is powered by an automatic, Omega calibre 2500 movement. A blue sunray finish dial, featuring applied silver Roman numerals and baton hour markers. With central hours, minutes and seconds hands, the dial is surrounded by a smooth, domed bezel. Additional features include a date window at the 3 o’clock position, and anti-reflective sapphire crystal. Upon a black crocodile leather strap, with a steel tang buckle. Complete with its box and papers, dated June 2023.

( RRP -£3,400.00)

The Omega De Ville collection has a rich history dating back to its introduction in 1960. Positioned as Omega’s line of elegant dress watches, the De Ville collection aimed to offer timepieces that combined sophistication with precision timekeeping.

Throughout its history, the De Ville collection has undergone various design evolutions and technological advancements. In the 1960s and 1970s, De Ville watches often featured slim cases and minimalist dials, reflecting the prevailing design trends of the time.

In the following decades, Omega continued to innovate within the De Ville line, introducing new materials, movements, and complications. This included the incorporation of Omega’s Co-Axial escapement technology, which enhanced the watches’ accuracy and reliability.

In recent years, the De Ville collection has expanded to include a wide range of models, from classic three-hand dress watches to more complex chronographs, GMTs, and even tourbillons. Despite its evolution, the De Ville collection has remained true to its original ethos of combining timeless design with cutting-edge technology, making it a favorite among watch enthusiasts seeking elegance and performance in equal measure.