Omega De Ville “Disco Volante” Gold Ref. 515.0014 (circa 1970s)

WHY WE CURATED IT:
The De Ville line holds a special place in Omega history. Originally a sub-collection of the Seamaster range, it diverged into a standalone line by 1967, offering refined pieces within the brand’s increasingly sport-oriented catalog. Over time, it even became the platform for many Omega firsts, such as their first co-axial escapement and first anti-magnetic central tourbillon. Here we have an example that is at once avant-garde and elegant. At a glance reminiscent of the distilled simplicity of a Cartier Pebble but viewed in 3 dimensions, is more akin to a 70s notion of a UFO (hence “Disco Volante”, Italian for “flying saucer”). Thin, complex in planes (just check out that caseback), and sure to elevate any OOTD. In great condition with thick 40-micron gold plating! Serviced and warrantied.

CONDITION:
9.5/10, with minimal hairlines from honest careful wear over the last 5 decades, and even then mostly on the caseback. High-polish chamfered edges remain broad and catch the light. Original Omega-signed crystal and crown are pristine, as are the dial, hands and indices. Barely-used aftermarket strap and buckle. Movement serviced with a 6-month warranty and in strong health with over-spec power reserve, excellent amplitude, low-to-moderate beat error and accurate to ±45 secs/day averaged from 6 timegrapher positions.

DIMENSIONS:
29.8mm diameter excl. crown
7.2mm thickness
14mm lug width
Visual dial width ~18mm
Wrist in photos is 15.8cm in circumference

CRYSTAL:
Omega-signed Hesalite

CASE:
Steel, 40-micron gold-plating

WATER RESISTANCE:
Assumed none, as per vintage watches

STRAP:
Used aftermarket black lizard-embossed with aftermarket buckle (12mm)

CALIBRE:
Omega Cal. 620, 2-hander manual-winding

COMES WITH:
Watch, aftermarket strap & buckle

TERMS OF SALE:
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