Omega De Ville “Disco Volante” Grey Ref. 515.0014 (circa early 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 more 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 resembling the distilled simplicity of a Cartier Pebble but viewed in 3 dimensions, is more akin to a 70s notion of a UFO. Thin, complex in planes (just check out that caseback), and a time capsule of the 70s notion of futuristic design. With a grey sunburst and only indices in the cardinal positions, this is the third dial variation of this reference to make our curation! Serviced and warrantied.

CONDITION:
9/10, with minimal hairlines from honest careful wear over the last 5 decades. The distinctive chamfers of this case remain broad. Original Omega-signed crystal and crown, dial, hands and indices are all clean. Used aftermarket lizard strap and buckle are in very good condition. Movement serviced with a 6-month warranty and running well with to-spec power reserve, excellent amplitude, low-to-moderate beat error and accurate to ±30 secs/day averaged from 6 timegrapher positions.

DIMENSIONS:
30mm diameter excl. crown
7.5mm thickness
14mm lug width
Visual dial width ~18.5mm
Wrist in photos is 15.8cm in circumference

CRYSTAL:
Omega-signed Hesalite

CASE:
Steel

WATER RESISTANCE:
Assumed none, as per vintage watches

STRAP:
Used aftermarket black lizard and aftermarket buckle (10mm)

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

COMES WITH:
Watch, aftermarket strap & buckle

TERMS OF SALE:
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