1972 Omega De Ville Mens Midsize "Emerald" Modern Watch By Andrew Grima - Stainless Steel

1972 Omega De Ville Mens Midsize "Emerald" Modern Watch By Andrew Grima - Stainless SteelToday's offering showcases this fabulous avante garde "Emerald" DeVille watch, inspired by the designs that Andrew Grima created for Omega and introduced in 1971. "Grima, who was arguably his generation's foremost jeweler, counted Queen Elisabeth II among his clients. The Emerald line is distinguished by the generous proportions of its emerald cut crystals of precious stone, quartz or mineral glass. Initially, the pieces were reserved for the top of

A half-century old Rolex that looks like new

It perfectly retains all of its original markings

The bracelet has fairly mild to moderate stretch - otherwise

Light signs of polishing and a few very light spots of wear to the back

Crystal type: Extra-hard acrylic

And its movement is keeping exceptionally accurate time

This big Seamaster is large for the era

But with our extensive craftsman's work on the movement

Case condition: Mint with sharp edges

It's large luminous hands and hour markers against its deep blue dial make it easily legible at all times and of course the rotating bezel and helium escape valve are designed for true diving uses

With the exception of the full diamond bezel

Manufacturer: Zodiac