1960s Omega De Ville Automatic Ultra-Slim (Ref. 165.008)
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Welcome to our curated collection of vintage Omega watches—an accessible, trustworthy entry point into the world of vintage horology. Every piece in this category has been carefully selected for its clean, original condition and timeless design, with each one fully inspected, serviced, and backed by our extended 2-year warranty.
Whether you're just getting started, shopping for a memorable gift, or looking to add a classic Omega to your collection without breaking the bank, this series represents both value and authenticity. Most models here are priced under $2,500, offering an easy and elegant way to wear a piece of history.
Start your vintage journey with confidence.
History & Significance
The De Ville collection began as a subline of the Seamaster in the early 1960s before becoming its own distinct series. It was conceived as Omega’s more refined offering, tailored for a dressier look rather than the sports-oriented focus of its Seamaster and Speedmaster siblings.
By the mid-1960s, Omega transitioned to sleeker, more contemporary case shapes and thinner automatic movements like the Caliber 711, allowing for a slimmer profile without sacrificing precision. These watches embodied the aesthetic of the time: clean dials, narrow bezels, and restrained use of lume, reflecting the sophistication of mid-century Swiss design.
This reference 165.008 stands out for its combination of subtlety and craftsmanship. The sunburst silver dial with creamy tritium plots and its unpolished case preserve the character collectors seek in honest vintage examples. It’s a testament to Omega’s mastery of understated design and technical refinement.
Writer’s Thoughts
This is the kind of vintage Omega that quietly impresses. The proportions are perfect, the finishing elegant, and the patina authentic. The warm tritium lume and the silver sunburst texture give the watch a charm that’s distinctly 1960s. It’s timeless, wearable, and versatile, exactly what makes the De Ville line such an enduring favorite among collectors.
Our Promise
Every watch is thoroughly vetted, carefully described with complete transparency, and guaranteed authentic. This Omega is offered in original condition, representing an uncommon and stylish take on one of Omega’s most iconic model families.
Brand: Omega
Model: De Ville Ref. 165.008
Year: 1960s
Case Material: Stainless steel
Case Size: 34mm diameter, 41mm lug-to-lug, 18mm lug width, 11mm thick
Bezel: Smooth steel bezel
Dial: Silver sunburst dial with applied indices and tritium lume plots
Crystal: Acrylic crystal
Movement: Omega Caliber 711 automatic movement
Strap: New suede strap
Buckle: Generic steel buckle
Contents: Watch only
Case: Unpolished with sharp lugs and visible chamfers; minimal surface wear.
Bezel: Smooth and unpolished with only faint handling marks.
Crystal: Acrylic crystal in excellent condition.
Dial: Original silver sunburst dial with light natural aging that is almost unnoticeable; tritium lume aged to a warm cream tone.
Hands: Original stick hands with patinated tritium lume and mild oxidation.
Strap: New suede strap in like-new condition.
Buckle: Generic steel buckle in like-new condition.
1960s Omega De Ville Automatic Ultra-Slim (Ref. 165.008)
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Timeless & Attainable
Welcome to our curated collection of vintage Omega watches—an accessible, trustworthy entry point into the world of vintage horology. Every piece in this category has been carefully selected for its clean, original condition and timeless design, with each one fully inspected, serviced, and backed by our extended 2-year warranty.
Whether you're just getting started, shopping for a memorable gift, or looking to add a classic Omega to your collection without breaking the bank, this series represents both value and authenticity. Most models here are priced under $2,500, offering an easy and elegant way to wear a piece of history.
Start your vintage journey with confidence.
History & Significance
The De Ville collection began as a subline of the Seamaster in the early 1960s before becoming its own distinct series. It was conceived as Omega’s more refined offering, tailored for a dressier look rather than the sports-oriented focus of its Seamaster and Speedmaster siblings.
By the mid-1960s, Omega transitioned to sleeker, more contemporary case shapes and thinner automatic movements like the Caliber 711, allowing for a slimmer profile without sacrificing precision. These watches embodied the aesthetic of the time: clean dials, narrow bezels, and restrained use of lume, reflecting the sophistication of mid-century Swiss design.
This reference 165.008 stands out for its combination of subtlety and craftsmanship. The sunburst silver dial with creamy tritium plots and its unpolished case preserve the character collectors seek in honest vintage examples. It’s a testament to Omega’s mastery of understated design and technical refinement.
Writer’s Thoughts
This is the kind of vintage Omega that quietly impresses. The proportions are perfect, the finishing elegant, and the patina authentic. The warm tritium lume and the silver sunburst texture give the watch a charm that’s distinctly 1960s. It’s timeless, wearable, and versatile, exactly what makes the De Ville line such an enduring favorite among collectors.
Our Promise
Every watch is thoroughly vetted, carefully described with complete transparency, and guaranteed authentic. This Omega is offered in original condition, representing an uncommon and stylish take on one of Omega’s most iconic model families.
Brand: Omega
Model: De Ville Ref. 165.008
Year: 1960s
Case Material: Stainless steel
Case Size: 34mm diameter, 41mm lug-to-lug, 18mm lug width, 11mm thick
Bezel: Smooth steel bezel
Dial: Silver sunburst dial with applied indices and tritium lume plots
Crystal: Acrylic crystal
Movement: Omega Caliber 711 automatic movement
Strap: New suede strap
Buckle: Generic steel buckle
Contents: Watch only
Case: Unpolished with sharp lugs and visible chamfers; minimal surface wear.
Bezel: Smooth and unpolished with only faint handling marks.
Crystal: Acrylic crystal in excellent condition.
Dial: Original silver sunburst dial with light natural aging that is almost unnoticeable; tritium lume aged to a warm cream tone.
Hands: Original stick hands with patinated tritium lume and mild oxidation.
Strap: New suede strap in like-new condition.
Buckle: Generic steel buckle in like-new condition.