Omega De Ville Gold Top Ref. 166.075 - Vintage 1970s Fresh Service
There is a quiet elegance to vintage Omega watches, and few capture that understated sophistication quite like the Omega De Ville Ref. 166.075. Produced during the golden age of Swiss watchmaking in the 1970s, this distinctive timepiece reflects Omega’s ability to blend contemporary design with timeless refinement.
Encased in a striking gold top case, the watch showcases a unique cushion shaped silhouette that immediately sets it apart from more traditional round dress watches of its era. The warm champagne sunburst dial catches the light beautifully, creating subtle shifts in tone throughout the day. Applied baton indices and slender hands maintain a clean, uncluttered aesthetic, while the date aperture at 3 o’clock adds practicality without disturbing the balance of the dial.
Powered by Omega’s dependable cal. 1002 automatic movement, the Ref. 166.075 was designed for everyday wear combining with Swiss precision. The gold-top construction offers the luxurious appearance of solid gold while retaining the durability needed for regular wear. Over the years, the gentle patina and character marks acquired by examples like this have become part of their story. Today, the Omega De Ville 166.075 represents exceptional value within the world of vintage Omega collecting.
Condition report:
The watch is in overall good and original condition. The original dial is mostly clean showing minor aging. The hands are original, and the original tritium lume had turned creamy, darker in some areas. The watch comes with its original Omega signed plexi glass, which has some scratches and marks on it. The case appears to had been polished in the past, and the case shows patina on its gold top finishing, changing colors on some areas, and presenting scratches and dents. The watch comes with the original Omega signed crown, and an aftermarket leather strap. The movement had been recently serviced with the movement dismantled, cleaned, oiled, and re-assembled, and is now keeping good time. The crown makes some clicks when it is on its manual wound position, but the watch itself is working fine.
Watch specification:
Ref. 166.075
Cal. 1002 Automatic
Gold top
Year 1970s
Diameter: 34mm
Diameter with crown: 36mm
LL: 40.5mm
Thickness: 10mm
Watch only
Ref. 166.075
Cal. 1002 Automatic
Gold top
Year 1970s
Diameter: 34mm
Diameter with crown: 36mm
LL: 40.5mm
Thickness: 10mm
Watch only
PRICE:$999 NZD
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