{"product_id":"montre-omega-vintage-de-ville-541-003-plaque-or-22mm-1966","title":"Vintage Omega De Ville Watch 541.003 — Gold-Plated, 22mm (1966) ","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 28px 0; padding: 22px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2ddd5; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0.5;\"\u003eAtelier Note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-style: italic; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eTwenty-two millimetres of gold and silver, a seconds hand as fine as an eyelash — the ladies' watch Omega was designing in 1966, when mechanics could fit inside a piece of jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA De Ville from 1966, Omega mechanics in jewellery format\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eOmega watch\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003eDe Ville\u003c\/strong\u003e, reference \u003cstrong\u003e541.003\u003c\/strong\u003e, dated \u003cstrong\u003e1966\u003c\/strong\u003e. The De Ville was born within the Seamaster line and became a collection in its own right in 1967, when it dropped the name Seamaster from its dials. This one is its feminine expression: a round \u003cstrong\u003egold-plated\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e22mm\u003c\/strong\u003e case, the jewellery format that mechanical watchmaking hardly produces anymore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ebrushed silver dial\u003c\/strong\u003e consists of a few elements: twelve gilt \u003cstrong\u003eapplied baton markers\u003c\/strong\u003e, heightened by a black line, the \u003cem\u003eOMEGA\u003c\/em\u003e signature beneath the house symbol, the words \u003cem\u003eSWISS MADE\u003c\/em\u003e — nothing else. Two \u003cstrong\u003eblack baton hands\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003ecentre seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e hand as fine as an eyelash sweep across the whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case with \u003cstrong\u003etapered lugs\u003c\/strong\u003e retains its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal fluted crown\u003c\/strong\u003e, and its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal strap\u003c\/strong\u003e in black suede-effect leather, with its Buckle: that they have stayed with the watch since the 1960s is uncommon on watches of this format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eOmega calibre 630\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003ehand-wound\u003c\/strong\u003e mechanical movement, measures 18mm in diameter and 3.1mm in height, has 17 jewels, beats at 19,800 vibrations per hour and offers around 42 hours of power reserve, centre seconds included. Omega produced it from 1962 to 1974. It was serviced in May 2025 by our partner watchmakers and comes with a 1-year guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 20px 0; padding-left: 16px; border-left: 1px solid #e2ddd5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e01\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e22mm jewellery format\u003c\/strong\u003e — Omega mechanics on the scale of a bracelet, a segment new production has abandoned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e02\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOmega calibre 630\u003c\/strong\u003e — manual, 17 jewels, centre seconds, around 42 hours of power reserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e03\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal crown, strap and Buckle\u003c\/strong\u003e — a complete set after sixty years, with the leather requiring the care due to its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eWhy choose this Omega De Ville?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003epre-owned Omega watch\u003c\/strong\u003e holds a distinct place among our \u003cstrong\u003evintage women's watches\u003c\/strong\u003e: it is a major-house mechanical watch in jewellery format, a combination that contemporary watchmaking hardly offers anymore, quartz having absorbed this segment. The \u003cstrong\u003eDe Ville\u003c\/strong\u003e is the line Omega dedicated to de ville elegance, and this feminine version carries its exact design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all our \u003cstrong\u003evintage mechanical watches\u003c\/strong\u003e , this one has been opened and checked by our partner watchmakers: verification of the calibre and its consistency with the reference, examination of the dial, hands and case. Each \u003cstrong\u003evintage Omega watch\u003c\/strong\u003e we offer comes with an invoice from Atelier Victor serving as a certificate, a 1-year guarantee and lifetime guaranteed authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-omega-vintage\" title=\"Vintage Omega Watches\"\u003eDiscover our vintage Omega watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-femme\" title=\"Vintage Women Watches\"\u003eSee our selection of vintage women's watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omega\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e De Ville\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 541.003\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1966\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 234•••••\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Switzerland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Women's watch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-wound mechanical, Omega calibre 630, 17 jewels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, centre seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated, round shape with tapered lugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase back:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22mm (23mm with crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug-to-lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.3mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluted, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brushed silver, applied baton markers with black inlay, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black baton hands, fine seconds hand, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylic, original (condition 8\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black suede-effect leather, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-tone steel, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eCondition and guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good state of preservation. Clean silver dial, markers and hands without alteration. The gold-plated case shows fine surface scratches from wear on the bezel and lugs, visible in our photographs; the plating is even. The original acrylic Crystal shows signs of use, rated 8\/10. The original leather strap is sixty years old: it holds, but leather of this age should be worn with care and can easily be replaced in 12mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not guaranteed (vintage watch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mechanical movement serviced in May 2025, 1-year guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invoice from Atelier Victor serving as a certificate, protective case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box and papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Omega De Ville line?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is the line Omega dedicated to the de ville watch. It first appeared within the Seamaster collection, then became a line in its own right in 1967, when the name Seamaster disappeared from its dials. Its design remained constant: slim, pared-back watches, intended for the city rather than for sport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does the dial not bear the mention De Ville?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOn this piece, the 22mm dial bears only the Omega signature and the words SWISS MADE: it is the reference engraved on the caseback that links the watch to the line. This sobriety is common on the small women's references of the period, where the available space determines the printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA mechanical movement in a 22mm women's watch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, and it has become rare. Mechanical ladies' calibres, miniaturised to the extreme, practically disappeared with the arrival of quartz, and the current industry almost no longer produces them in this size. This one beats to the rhythm of the Omega 630 calibre, an in-house 18mm movement that is hand-wound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do you wind a hand-wound watch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGently turn the crown clockwise, about twenty turns, until you feel resistance. Never force it beyond that. Daily winding, at the same time each day, is enough to keep the watch running and ensures the best regularity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this piece suitable for a slim or larger wrist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a 22mm diameter, 28mm Lug-to-lug and 7.3mm thickness, it is a jewellery format intended for slim to medium wrists — a guide, never a rule: everyone wears what they like. It can be worn on its own or alongside slim bracelets, without ever crowding the wrist. The Lug width measures 12mm, which makes it easy to change the strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Omega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51182719467857,"sku":"541.003 cal.630 23454219 1966","price":745.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/montre-omega-de-ville-541-003-plaque-or-22mm-1966-atelier-victor-1.jpg?v=1789543230","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/vintage-omega-de-ville-watch-541-003-gold-plated-22mm-1966","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}