Omega - De Ville - No reserve price - 511.0378 - Men - 1970-1979

OMEGA DE VILLE “ANDREW GRIMA” – Sculptural Swiss Design from the 70s One of Omega’s boldest and most elegant interpretations During the 1970s, Omega collaborated with some of the era’s most influential designers to create watches that broke with all the traditional codes of classic watchmaking. Among them stood out the celebrated British designer Andrew Grima, considered one of the most innovative jewelers and creators of the 20th century. His designs for Omega transformed the watch into a true portable work of art, with bold geometric lines and an aesthetic clearly influenced by modern architecture. The piece presented brings together all these elements: a spectacular rectangular case with beveled corners, a minimalist black dial, and a decisively faceted crystal with great personality. An Omega unlike any other, rare and extremely attractive to vintage watch and industrial design collectors. Model history: In the early seventies, Omega sought to reinterpret the traditional dress watch with more contemporary and avant-garde designs. The creations inspired by Andrew Grima’s aesthetic language stood out for: - Unconventional geometric shapes - Visual integration between case and dial - Special crystals with pronounced facets - Extreme minimalism Closer to contemporary jewelry design. Today these pieces represent one of Omega’s most interesting and least known facets, increasingly valued by specialized collectors. Technical features: Brand: Omega Model: De Ville Case reference: 511.0378 Movement: Hand-wound mechanical Caliber: Omega 625 Jewels: 17 Origin: Swiss Case: Gold-plated 20 microns Back: Stainless steel Dial: Original black Crystal: Special faceted mineral Functions: Hours and minutes Crown: Original Omega Strap: Brown leather Approximate dimensions: Case width: ~25 mm Case height: ~33 mm Thickness: ~6 mm Lug width: ~18 mm An exceptional minimalist dial The deep black dial is one of the main attractions of this reference. Its design is exceptionally clean: - Applied Omega logo - Floating minimalist indices - De Ville inscription Total absence of unnecessary elements. Perfect contrast between black background and silver hands. The result is a sophisticated aesthetic that still looks modern more than fifty years after its manufacture. The spectacular faceted crystal Probably the most distinctive element of the watch. The crystal features a complex work of facets and bevels that create shifting reflections depending on light and viewing angle. This design resource was characteristic of Omega’s most avant-garde creations during the seventies and gives the watch a unique personality. More than a simple protective crystal, it is an integral part of the design. Movement Omega caliber 625 Inside we find the reliable and elegant Omega caliber 625, clearly identified in the photographs. Main features: - Omega in-house movement - 17 jewels - Hand-wound - High mechanical reliability - Excellent precision for a dress watch - Easy maintenance This caliber belongs to the prestigious family of ultra-thin hand-wound movements developed by Omega for its most elegant watches. Its construction demonstrates the high technical level that characterized Swiss manufacture during this era. Condition: The piece is in very attractive condition for its age. This is near mint. Notable aspects: - Original black dial - Omega and De Ville signatures perfectly visible - Original Omega caliber 625 movement - Crown not Omega - Faceted crystal preserved - Case with well-defined lines As befits a vintage watch of more than half a century, it shows light signs of wear compatible with its age, without affecting its presence or collector appeal. Collector interest The 1970s geometric-design Omega De Villes are experiencing a growing revaluation due to: - Their scarce production - Their radically different design from conventional Omegas - The aesthetic influence linked to Andrew Grima - The current rise of “shaped watches” - The quality of their in-house movements They are increasingly hard to find in original condition and represent a more exclusive alternative to traditional round models. A piece of design and watchmaking This Omega De Ville transcends the function of a simple watch. It represents a period when Omega experimented with industrial design, architecture, and contemporary jewelry to create unique objects. Its presence on the wrist remains modern, elegant, and extraordinarily distinctive. Conclusion: This Omega De Ville Ref. 511.0378 with caliber Omega 625 is a magnificent showcase of the creative spirit that characterized Omega in the seventies. Its extraordinary geometric case, the spectacular architecture of its faceted crystal, its elegant black dial, and its reliable in-house movement make it an especially attractive collectible for those seeking something different within the Omega universe. Scarce, elegant, and with a personality that few vintage pieces can match. No reserve price.

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