OMEGA De Ville "Retro TV" N.O.S - Reference 111.100. - Lot 136

OMEGA De Ville "Retro TV" N.O.S - Reference 111.100. Omega black leather strap with Omega pin buckle. Hand-wound steel bracelet watch. TV" format case, fluted crown, clipped caseback. Silvered dial, applied black and gray horizontal baton hour markers, "12-3-6-9" Roman numeral hour markers, black baton hands, applied logo. Movement: hand-wound mechanical. Calibre 620 17 jewels - Numbered 31766525 (circa 1969). Case, dial and movement signed. Case dimensions: 34 x 35mm. The "De Ville" range arrived at Omega in 1960, and is often associated with the Seamaster range for technical reasons, since behind this range lay monocoque watches that facilitate water-resistance. Often linked to fashion, De Ville offers timepieces in line with current trends. The word "De Ville" appeared on the dial in 1963. This model features an atypical design nicknamed "TV", in reference to the rather imposing televisions of the 1970s, which are reflected in this format with its rectangular case and wide bezel.