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andre98
·Hi all,
I’d like your opinion on the dial of my Omega De Ville Automatic Day-Date. It has an Italian day wheel (DOM), a cushion-shaped monocoque steel case and a cal. 752 movement. Since it’s a monocoque case, I can’t read the reference or serial number without removing the crystal, so I’m hoping someone can recognize the reference from the case shape, dial and hands.
The dial is dark blue with a coarse, even, pebbled texture across the whole surface. The applied Omega logo and indices look original, with luminous dots at the tips. The crystal is acrylic with several scratches.
My question: is this a factory textured finish, or lacquer that has shrunk and cracked over time? I’ve seen similar dials described as “meteor” or “bluejeans”, but I couldn’t find a clear answer on whether they were ever offered from the factory. The texture is very regular across the whole dial, which makes me lean towards an original finish, but I’d like to hear from people who know these better.
I’d also be curious to know a rough estimate of its value in its current condition (unserviced, scratched crystal), and whether the dial texture adds or takes away value.
Any information on the reference, dating and originality would be much appreciated. Photos of the dial attached.
Thanks!
I’d like your opinion on the dial of my Omega De Ville Automatic Day-Date. It has an Italian day wheel (DOM), a cushion-shaped monocoque steel case and a cal. 752 movement. Since it’s a monocoque case, I can’t read the reference or serial number without removing the crystal, so I’m hoping someone can recognize the reference from the case shape, dial and hands.
The dial is dark blue with a coarse, even, pebbled texture across the whole surface. The applied Omega logo and indices look original, with luminous dots at the tips. The crystal is acrylic with several scratches.
My question: is this a factory textured finish, or lacquer that has shrunk and cracked over time? I’ve seen similar dials described as “meteor” or “bluejeans”, but I couldn’t find a clear answer on whether they were ever offered from the factory. The texture is very regular across the whole dial, which makes me lean towards an original finish, but I’d like to hear from people who know these better.
I’d also be curious to know a rough estimate of its value in its current condition (unserviced, scratched crystal), and whether the dial texture adds or takes away value.
Any information on the reference, dating and originality would be much appreciated. Photos of the dial attached.
Thanks!
