Omega Seamaster De Ville 145.018 blue dial

Risto · Feb 13, 2023

So, I was supposed to get this one on Saturday night, but my phone alarm did not wake me up and I missed it. I felt so bad in the morning... very sad. Did anyone from OF get it?

This one had a great case but a rather poor dial. But, as I am a sucker for blue dials I really wanted it.

Anyway, everyone who knows this reference knows that these blue dial variations are rare.
What hit me with this one was a bit of metallic or glossy dial. I had seen matte dials before, but never this one.
I talked to the seller and he was a great chap and he definitely knew a few things about this reference.

Have you seen one of these before?
I'd appreciate any info!

Risto · Feb 13, 2023

Here you can see a matte blue dial.
This one is offered by one vintage dealer for a hefty price tag.

eugeneandresson · Feb 13, 2023

As rare as these are, that dial degradation would put me off…so I would say your phone alarm did you good 😀

YYTIN · Feb 13, 2023

Never seen that blue dial neither. Very interesting configuration !
Keep us up to date ;-)

Risto · Feb 13, 2023

eugeneandresson
As rare as these are, that dial degradation would put me off…so I would say your phone alarm did you good 😀

Yeah. I don't mind those issues. For me, it's still a pretty face. I like the metallic and blue combination.
There are not many vintage chronographs that are like that. I think Breitling Top Time 815 has one...

kaplan · Feb 13, 2023

How are those scratches even possible I wonder, they should've been done when the dial furniture was removed?

Lume pips look a bit weird too

But it also doesn't make sense for a redialer to just scratch the dial and not re-re-dial 😀

Risto · Mar 8, 2023

So, just wanted to share, I found one! As they say: be careful what you wish for 😀

YYTIN · Mar 8, 2023

Looks amazing !

Maganator · Mar 8, 2023

Aroxx · Mar 8, 2023

Very nice, congrats! I think your faulty alarm did you a solid indeed.

Risto · Mar 9, 2023

Yes, I couldn't take my eyes off it all day. My working day ended after I picked it up from DHL hub 😀
And as they say "Ask and you shall receive"!

Davidt · Mar 9, 2023

Lovely watch. Blue/grey/black dials from this period are special. Congrats.

MtV · Mar 9, 2023

This watch + your photography makes for a very intriguing combination. Enjoy!

Retsamaes · Mar 9, 2023

Lovely one of my favourite references. Enjoy.

Maganator · Mar 10, 2023

Risto
Yes, I couldn't take my eyes off it all day. My working day ended after I picked it up from DHL hub 😀
And as they say "Ask and you shall receive"!

Can I call dibs please (for the unlikely event that you wish you to move the watch on)?

Risto · Mar 10, 2023

Maganator
Can I call dibs please (for the unlikely event that you wish you to move the watch on)?

There's a dibs list. You are not in top 5 😀

perenowell · Mar 10, 2023

Wow that's gorgeous! 🥰

SWmania · Mar 11, 2023

Very hard to see them with such an immaculate dial, glad to see them like this.

Risto · Dec 16, 2023

If anyone wants to buy that same watch I found on ebay (1st post) then it’s now on ebay again.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1347960903...mnWtbj7Q9m&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Still not too bad price, considering availability (none).

Risto · Jul 24, 2024

Wanted to share some prettier photos (I have learned how to reflect the light) that I have taken of this watch lately.
Wish it had a bit better case... still, the dial is king here.

Omega Seamaster De Ville 145.018 blue dial

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