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1988 Omega DeVille Quartz 30mm 6340.23 396.1017 $1,000.00 CAD. 510-00117

Surviving the quartz crisis of the 1970s left Omega a much different company than it had been before the advent of the modern electronic era. If you wanted to compete with Japanese watches, companies like Omega needed to produce less expensive gold plated quartz watches. This De Ville was right on point for the fashions and trends in the 1980s. Just 5.4mm thin, this is a dressy watch with day to day utility and an ultra accurate, efficient, reliable, fully jewelled quartz movement. This is a very rare De Ville 6340.23 from 1988. We never see these anymore, especially in this condition. The heavily gold plated case (20 microns) shows only light surface scratches, there is no base metal showing through anywhere on the 30mm x 30mm cushion shaped case. The clean white dial offers excellent legibility with printed Roman numerals marking the hours. An outer minute track, calendar display and seconds hand add some useful function to the dressy design. The integrated two tone bracelet is infinitely flexible thanks to the small “beads of rice” style. A clever design sliding buckle keeps it length down while incorporating the link pattern across the back of the clasp. The locking buckle can be released by pushing a discreet button on the edge. This watch is 100% original, it has never been polished or touched up in any way. The lab-grown sapphire crystal is in perfect condition, displaying not even the smallest scuff or blemish. Swiss quartz technology is really amazingly reliable, we believe the 6 jewel calibre 1430 (ETA 255.411) has never been serviced. The watch may have sat unused for a decade or two but it appears the movement has never been taken out of the case for service. The gold plated hands show no signs of removal, often there is slight evidence of tool marks on the movement screws if they are removed for service. The condition of this De Ville is as good as it gets for a plated Omega of the era. Comes with an excellent condition vintage Omega box, instructions, and wallet. We just installed a fresh high quality silver oxide cell, the new battery should keep this watch on time for the next couple of years. When it comes time for replacement, the circuit inside will let you know when the battery is running low on power. When you start to see the second hand pause for 5 seconds before catching up, it is time to replace the battery. We are happy to supply the next owner with a 1-year warranty. Estate price $1,000.00 CAD. Stock #510-00117.

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