CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY AND APPRAISAL
1 YEAR MECHANICAL WARRANTY
About
We love the unique and unusual here at the shop, so we are quite smitten with this rare Omega De Ville from 1969. Featuring a date at 9 o’clock, the 146.017 has been nicknamed “Dato” by collectors after the Heuer chronograph also featuring a 9 o’clock date window. However, while the Heuer scrapped a register in favour of the date, the Omega simply integrates it with the sub-seconds. The result is a more balanced, dynamic layout than the Heuer.
There are other cool visual touches here adding to the appeal, such as the black hands, markers and printed tachymeter scale that provide contrast with the gold dial, or the radial numerals on the minute counter. Combined with a 34.5mm polished gold plated case that wears slightly larger due to the flat, almost c-case design, this watch has an understated, complex wrist presence.
Interestingly, the “Dato” did not sell well when it was released and was only produced from 1969 to 1970. Only 2500 pieces were ever made, and it’s questionable how many have survived up to now, making this a particularly hard to find watch.
We’ve paired it with the popular Molequin Saffiano strap in black to complete the look.
Details
Reference:
146.017
Movement:
Manual Wind, Omega Calibre 930, 17 jewels
Movement has been thoroughly inspected and tested, and keeps accurate time. Chronograph starts, stops, and resets smoothly. One year mechanical warranty included.
Case:
34.5mm (not including crown and pushers) 20 micron gold plated case and stainless steel back
Strap:
Molequin Saffiano leather strap in midnight black, quick release spring bars (MSRP: €105.00)
Overall condition:
Gold plated case in good condition, with some marks and wear on the plating (mostly edges). Case back with tool marks, has been polished. Signed crown, new genuine Omega pushers and hesalite crystal installed. Dial is excellent, clean script and nice patina, even spotting throughout. Appears to have been relumed at some point. Black hands and markers with deep original colour, some loss of lume on hands.
