A charming and elegant Omega De Ville reference BA 511.0156, dating to 1968 by serial number and originally sold in 1971, as confirmed by the original warranty papers. Launched in 1964, this distinctive ladies’ De Ville perfectly captures the clean, modern design language Omega became known for during the late 1960s.
Presented with its original inner and outer boxes, original papers and instruction manual, this is a wonderful vintage Omega with excellent provenance.
Key Details
• Model: Omega De Ville
• Reference: BA 511.0156
• Year: 1968 (sold in 1971)
• Case Size: 21mm x 21mm
• Case Material: Stainless steel
• Dial: Silver / off-white
• Hour Markers: Applied silver baton markers
• Hands: Black baton hands
• Crystal: Acrylic
• Movement: Omega manual wind
• Strap: Black leather strap
• Buckle: Original Omega signed steel buckle
• Water Resistance: Not recommended due to age
• Guarantee: 12-month mechanical guarantee
Condition Report
Case: Excellent vintage condition with light signs of wear consistent with age.
Dial: Clean original dial with some minor age-related marks visible upon close inspection.
Crystal: Good overall condition with light wear expected for age.
Strap: Leather strap in good condition.
Buckle: Original Omega steel buckle present.
Overall: A very attractive and honest vintage example.
Working Order
Manual wind movement operating correctly.
Running well and performing as expected.
Supplied with our 12-month mechanical guarantee.
Our View
The late 1960s produced some wonderfully stylish Omega designs, and this De Ville is a perfect example. The unusual square case, minimalist dial and slim proportions create a watch that still feels remarkably modern today.
What makes this example particularly appealing is its completeness. Finding a ladies’ vintage Omega still accompanied by its original boxes, papers and manual is becoming increasingly uncommon, especially when the sale date is documented.
A beautiful vintage Omega that offers elegance, originality and collectability in equal measure.
