Take a close look at the dial on this exceptional Omega Seamaster DeVille reference 166.020 and you’ll quickly understand why examples of this quality are becoming increasingly difficult to find. The beautifully preserved silver linen-effect dial is the star of the show, retaining superb texture, crisp printing and remarkable originality.
Dating to 1965 by its serial number, this elegant vintage Omega is powered by the highly regarded Omega Calibre 562 automatic movement and is presented in truly outstanding condition both mechanically and cosmetically.
Omega buckle on leather strap.
Key Details
• Model: Omega Seamaster DeVille
• Reference: 166.020
• Year: Circa 1965
• Case Size: 34mm
• Case Material: Gold Plated
• Dial: Silver Linen Dial
• Hour Markers: Applied Gold Baton Markers
• Hands: Gold-Tone Dauphine Hands
• Crystal: Acrylic Crystal
• Movement: Automatic
• Calibre: Omega 562
• Crown: Original Omega Signed Crown
• Caseback: Seamaster Hippocampus Medallion
• Guarantee: 12-Month Mechanical Guarantee
Condition Report
Case: Exceptional condition with only minimal signs of wear.
Dial: Outstanding original linen dial, beautifully preserved with crisp text and excellent texture throughout.
Hands: Excellent original condition.
Crystal: Very good condition with only minor signs of age.
Caseback: Strong hippocampus medallion present. Light date engraving to the rear.
Movement: Exceptionally clean condition.
Overall: One of the finest examples we have encountered, both internally and externally.
Working Order
The Omega Calibre 562 automatic movement is running extremely well.
• Accuracy: Running at under 15 seconds per day
• Healthy amplitude recorded
All functions operating exactly as intended.
Supplied with our 12-month mechanical guarantee.
Our View
The Seamaster DeVille references from the mid-1960s represent some of Omega’s finest dress watches, offering elegant proportions, superb manufacturing quality and legendary automatic movements.
This particular example stands out thanks to its exceptional linen dial. Collectors actively seek these textured dials, yet finding one in this condition is becoming increasingly difficult. Combined with the clean gold-plated case, original signed crown and excellent Calibre 562 movement, this is the type of vintage Omega that appeals equally to seasoned collectors and first-time buyers.
An outstanding and increasingly hard-to-find example of a classic 1960s Omega.
