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FS: Vintage De Ville Chronograph

For sale is a Vintage Omega De Ville Chronograph 146.017 in all original condition.

The highlight of this attractive chronograph dial with the unusual positioning of the date window, the rare Omega Cal. 930 movement and all original Omega stainless steel bracelet Ref. 1068.

Specifications & Condition report: please note that the unaltered pictures are a relevant part of the description.

MODEL / REFERENCE: Omega De Vile Chronograph Ref. 146.017

DIAL+HANDS: The dial is in all original condition and shows an attractive patina. All printing is original and crisp. The date wheel is clean. The tritium lume dots are all intact, except the one next to the date window which shows lume loss. The hour and minute hands are painted black and retain the original tritium lume. When activated with UV light, the tritium on the indexes and hands glows briefly and then fades off.

CRYSTAL: plexy crystal in new condition with minor surface scratches.

MOVEMENT & FUNCTION: Lemania Cal. 13412 automatic chronograph movement in very clean and fully functional condition. The movement has been serviced and carries the serial number 3512354

CASE: 39 mm stainless steel case in unpolished vintage condition, retaining the factory finish. The case shows signs of use such as dings and surface scratches consistent with the age of the watch. Please refer to the pictures for reference. Lug to lug, the case measures 44 mm.

CASEBACK: stainless steel in good condition with surface scratches. The inside of the caseback carries the reference number 9803

CROWN & PUSHERS: original unsigned crown and pushers.

BRACELET / STRAP: The watch comes on a new black leather strap with steel buckle.

ACCESSORIES: none.

FUNCTION: All functions operate as they should. The watch keeps good time for a vintage watch.

WARRANTY: we guarantee the watch to be authentic. We also provide a 12-month warranty on the function of the watch. For warranty terms, please refer to the General Terms and Conditions.

Dial and movement signed. The watch is in overall good condition and is fully functional.

The price is 4,850 CHF (Swiss Franc) or best reasonable offer plus shipping at actual cost. Low ball offers will be politely ignored.
Watch and I are in Switzerland.
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