{"product_id":"montre-omega-de-ville-511-0458-plaque-or-cornes-couvrantes-1970s","title":"Vintage Omega Watch De Ville 511.0458 Gold-Plated — Covered Lugs (1970s) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOmega De Ville gold-plated: the small Swiss dress watch with covered lugs and hand-wound movement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Omega watch belongs to the \u003cstrong\u003eDe Ville\u003c\/strong\u003e line, the dress collection of the Swiss maison, created in 1967 when Omega decided to separate its de ville watches from the Seamaster range. It is a feminine, mechanical piece with a remarkable design: its \u003cstrong\u003erectangular gold-plated case\u003c\/strong\u003e features \u003cstrong\u003ecovered lugs\u003c\/strong\u003e, a construction in which the case envelops the strap, which runs beneath the mid-case. It measures 20 mm (23 mm with the crown) for a Lug-to-lug of 30 mm and a thickness of 7 mm, Crystal included. A delicate piece, designed for a slim wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003egolden dial\u003c\/strong\u003e is the watch's discreet luxury. Its surface is divided into \u003cstrong\u003efour brushed quadrants\u003c\/strong\u003e, each oriented in a different direction: depending on the angle of the light, the quarters alternately brighten and darken, animating a dial otherwise entirely devoid of indices. The Omega symbol and the OMEGA signature occupy the top, the mention DE VILLE the bottom, SWISS MADE at the base of the dial. Two slender blackened baton hands are all that is needed: no seconds hand, no date, only the play of light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its heart beats the \u003cstrong\u003eOmega 1070 calibre\u003c\/strong\u003e, a mechanical \u003cstrong\u003ehand-wound\u003c\/strong\u003e movement in ladies' format, with 17 jewels. No battery here: the watch is wound by hand each morning, in a gesture that has become rare. This is what sets this De Ville apart from quartz watches of the same era and gives it its horological interest. The movement of this example has been serviced by our watchmaker and is guaranteed for 1 year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the wrist, the piece takes on the character of a \u003cstrong\u003ede ville jewel\u003c\/strong\u003e. The warm gold plating, compact proportions and dial without indices form a highly restrained dress watch, here highlighted by a black \u003cstrong\u003elizard-style leather\u003c\/strong\u003e strap. This strap is not original; it is fitted with a steel pin buckle Buckle. The Lug width of 12 mm, specific to ladies' watches, points replacement strap choices toward narrower widths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe watch is mechanical with hand-wound movement: it must be wound daily to function. It is not a quartz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe covered lugs and the brushed-quadrant dial are the two signatures of the design, characteristic of the De Ville of this generation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Crystal plexi bears signs of use and the gold plating shows fine marks, consistent with the age of the piece. The plexi can be easily polished by a watchmaker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-omega-vintage\"\u003eDiscover our Vintage Omega Watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-500-1000\"\u003eSee our vintage watches from €500 to €1,000\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\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 511.0458\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970s\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 Mechanical hand-wound movement, Omega 1070 calibre, 17 jewels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated (steel back), rectangular shape with covered lugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 mm (23 mm with the crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 mm\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7mm (Crystal included)\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 Gold-plated, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gilt with four brushed quadrants, no indexes, Omega and De Ville signatures, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blackened baton hands (hours, minutes), original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Plexi, very good condition (8\/10), signs of wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black lizard-style leather, non-original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel tang buckle, non-original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition and Warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very fine state of preservation. Clear gilt dial with brushed quadrants, hands intact. The Crystal plexi nevertheless shows signs of wear and the gold plating has fine marks, consistent with the age of the piece.\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\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serviced movement, 1-year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice, 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\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Omega De Ville line?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe De Ville is Omega's line of dress watches. Born in 1967, when the house decided to separate its de ville watches from the Seamaster range, it brings together pieces with a refined and elegant design, intended for dress wear rather than sport. This example is a rectangular feminine version in gold-plated metal, with manual winding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this Omega automatic or quartz?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeither: it is a mechanical hand-wound watch. Its 1070 caliber, with 17 jewels, must be wound by hand, generally once a day, by turning the crown. There is neither battery nor automatic rotor. It is a now-rare mode of operation, and one of the charms of this piece for lovers of traditional mechanics.\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 fifteen to 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 the case solid gold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It is a gold-plated case over a steel back, a technique common on dress watches of this era. The plating brings the warmth and brilliance of gold at a fraction of the price. This piece shows fine signs of wear on the plating, noted with complete transparency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this watch suitable for a small wrist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, absolutely. With a 20mm case and a 30mm Lug-to-lug, it is a delicately proportioned watch, made for a slender wrist. Its covering lugs, which envelop the bracelet, give it a compact and elegant silhouette. The 12mm Lug width calls for slim straps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Omega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54331017462097,"sku":"511.0458 #2HI1HJ1O","price":750.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/VD_05221.jpg?v=1784188115","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/vintage-omega-watch-de-ville-511-0458-gold-plated-covered-lugs-1970s","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}