1970 Omega De Ville Vintage Large Mens Automatic Classic Retro Watch - Stainless Steel

1970 Omega De Ville Vintage Large Mens Automatic Classic Retro Watch - Stainless SteelToday's offering showcases this classic retro Omega De Ville in gorgeous condition. It is an uncommon model with distinctive case. It is pleasingly large for the era, 36mm the same size as a Rolex Datejust. Living up to its name as one of the elegant and sophisticated "De Ville" models, it has a shapely stainless steel case and striking Tiffany & Co. robin's egg blue dial. It's monococque or one piece case originally helped it achieve a greater level

Rolex had shifted the majority of its production to wristwatches however they continued to make a relatively small number of traditional pocket watches

With the bezel popped open when it is examined under magnification fine surface aging scratches are visible

The hour hand is original

warmed to a sepia tone

25 inches in length

Today's offering showcases this beautiful mens Baume & Mercier Riviera watch

It is 100% Hermes down to the signed winding crown and presents in gorgeous condition - it presents as about a 9

Its dial has been previously restored

This example was retailed by Casa Welsch out of Lima

it has an elegant gold plated and stainless steel case

IWC built it in 1961 at the same they were building their famous Ingenieur line

based on the ETA 2892-2