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Inherited Omega De Ville Vasarely - Looking for Insights & Evaluation

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Hello everyone!

My fiancé inherited this beautiful, seemingly rare Omega De Ville Vasarely quartz watch, and we’re looking to learn more about it from the experts here. It’s a family heirloom and not for sale—we just want to better understand mainly its value, history, and significance.

Here are the details:
All original, only serviced at certified Omega.

  • Model: Omega De Ville Vasarely
  • Reference Number: 595251 BZ
  • Serial Number: 49062919
  • Caliber: 1458 Quartz (working fine after a clean-up)
  • Material: Solid 18K gold case
  • Condition: Pristine look with the original leather strap intact
  • Production Year: Estimated around 1986-1988

I’m aware that vintage ladies' watches don’t always command the same market attention as men’s pieces, but given its pristine condition and possible rarity, I’m wondering if it might hold more significance or value for collectors.

We’re excited to ensure it’s well preserved and are very curious to hear your thoughts! Any insights would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you so much!
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Dan S
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I think it's best to appreciate this watch as an heirloom and not ask for much more.

It has some value because of the gold case, but I don't think you will find that it's collectible, regardless of condition or rarity (and I'm not sure why you think it's rare, it many just seem that way because people usually don't post watches like these on the internet). It's a quartz ladies' watch from the 1980s, not a particularly desirable combination. Even the gold value isn't terribly high because it's small and 14k. Personally, I doubt that watches like these will ever become collectible, but who knows.

To preserve it, the most important thing is to avoid moisture, in case the water resistance become compromised at some point.
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I think it's best to appreciate this watch as an heirloom and not ask for much more.

It has some value because of the gold case, but I don't think you will find that it's collectible, regardless of condition or rarity (and I'm not sure why you think it's rare, it many just seem that way because people usually don't post watches like these on the internet). It's a quartz ladies' watch from the 1980s, not a particularly desirable combination. Even the gold value isn't terribly high because it's small and 14k. Personally, I doubt that watches like these will ever become collectible, but who knows.

To preserve it, the most important thing is to avoid moisture, in case the water resistance become compromised at some point.
I appritiate the response, and I was prepared to hear something like this. Not offended, simply looking into the matter. 😀
yet Im courios to see various oppinions.
Saying this, could you give more of a numeric estimate as a range?
 
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I appritiate the response, and I was prepared to hear something like this. Not offended, simply looking into the matter. 😀
yet Im courios to see various oppinions.
Saying this, could you give more of a numeric estimate as a range?
18k tho, if it matters in this case.
 
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18k tho, if it matters in this case.
Sorry, you did write that in the OP, and I missed it. As for value, honestly it's in the gold, which is extremely high right now, and I have no idea how much that case weighs, it's small compared to the men's watches I'm familiar with. Have the movement removed, get the weight in grams, and multiply by $50 USD.

Or do some research on recent sales (not asking prices, which will often be 5x the real value). For an obscure watch, that's what anyone would have to do.
 
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