The Omega De Ville that arrived today is a deadstock item made in 1977.
This is a turning point for hand-wound models with small case sizes, making it a truly valuable piece.
The late 1970s was a time when watch brands were developing battery-powered watches.
Previously, Seiko's quartz watches had taken the world by storm.
Not to be outdone, Omega also released a quartz model.
The so-called "mechanical wristwatches" that were hand-wound or automatic were temporarily on the decline.
This product was made just before the period known as the "quartz shock."
One of the reasons why quartz watches became popular is that their movements became thinner.
There are limitations to mass-producing thin mechanical movements like Omega,
In the 1980s, when quartz watches became mainstream, the company was swept up in the tide of the times.
The movement is a later model of the hand-wound movement, Cal. 1100.
It is rare in an era when high-beat machines have become mainstream.
This is a miniaturized low-beat type movement.
Most of the 20mm case manual winding models were Cal. 625,
The barrel-shaped, compact movement
It is believed that this was adopted to accommodate a wide range of case designs.
However, due to the rise of quartz watches as mentioned earlier, this mechanism was only used for a relatively short period of time.
It was only used briefly in the late 1970s.
However, the design of the watch itself has a rounder case shape than the conventional hand-wound model.
The dial also has a deep gold color, which is carried over to the quartz model.
It's a subtle design change, but by comparing it over the years you can roughly tell the model year.
Sometimes, what you think is a hand-wound model turns out to be a quartz model.
The watches of the late 1970s were not only more modern in terms of their mechanical design, but also in terms of their design.
I feel like I'm gradually getting closer to the present day.
Watches made during this transitional period give a glimpse into the historical background.
I think it will be unique for anyone who loves watches.
Of course, Omega is known for its excellent design and functionality as a watch.
As a top brand in Switzerland and around the world for many years,
It has a simple yet sophisticated feel.
Moreover, if it is dead stock with the protective seal from the time of shipment still remaining,
The charm of the watch will only deepen.
For those born in 1977 or those for whom it was a memorable year,
Anyone with a connection to the place will surely feel a deep attachment to it.
Opportunities like this are rare, so if you're interested, act quickly.
The same watch will not appear next time.
