Seamaster DeVille - How did I do?

GuiltyGear · Nov 23, 2023

Hi all. I got offered this watch today and decided to go for it. It's a Seamaster DeVille, ref 166.020, with a textured sigma dial, and a caliber 563 movement. A small watch at 34.5mm, but it wears almost as a 36mm and even on my larger wrists it looks quite nice. Has been serviced a few weeks ago.

Decided to go for it without asking in the forums first, as a challenge to myself. I liked the condition and figured that the dial may be a rarer variation. Paid €500 for it. How did I do?

Dan S · Nov 23, 2023

I like it. As you probably know, the sigma symbols at the bottom of the dial indicate that the dial furniture is gold.

GuiltyGear · Nov 24, 2023

Dan S
I like it. As you probably know, the sigma symbols at the bottom of the dial indicate that the dial furniture is gold.

Learnt this yesterday. Initially it worried me, as something I hadn't encountered in an Omega. Then I found this thread talking about sigma dials in general and specifically with a watch exactly like mine.

theluckyluke · Nov 24, 2023

Nice and clean. I like it! Nice brushed dial as well, it gives it a more interesting touch! 👍

kaplan · Nov 24, 2023

If I was collecting this model I'd easily offer 2x to you, sigma dials are quite rare

Yet never auction it lol, you'll be very disappointed, I've auctioned mine and it didn't fetch any premium

GuiltyGear · Nov 24, 2023

kaplan
If I was collecting this model I'd easily offer 2x to you, sigma dials are quite rare

Yet never auction it lol, you'll be very disappointed, I've auctioned mine and it didn't fetch any premium

I can imagine. Probably there's not too many collectors interested in these?

kaplan · Nov 24, 2023

Not yet, I haven't seen any SMDV collectors and late 60's early 70's feels like a niche within a niche, but at least its a niche

Still let me call dibbs, maybe when you decide to sell I'll be available and this could be a nice piece to start a SMDV collection with

GuiltyGear · Nov 24, 2023

kaplan
Not yet, I haven't seen any SMDV collectors and late 60's early 70's feels like a niche within a niche, but at least its a niche

Still let me call dibbs, maybe when you decide to sell I'll be available and this could be a nice piece to start a SMDV collection with

If I'll decide to sell, you'll be the first to know. In the meantime, I'm thinking of sourcing a 1037/570 bracelet for it and enjoying it for a while.

SOG53 · Nov 24, 2023

@PlainVanilla did a really nice SMDV thread recently have you seen it? I think there is a section on special dials too.
Great watch reasonable price IMO enjoy it and lets see more photos on the BOR when you get it. Congrats

https://omegaforums.net/threads/the-ultimate-seamaster-de-ville-thread.159035/

GuiltyGear · Nov 25, 2023

SOG53
@PlainVanilla did a really nice SMDV thread recently have you seen it? I think there is a section on special dials too.
Great watch reasonable price IMO enjoy it and lets see more photos on the BOR when you get it. Congrats

https://omegaforums.net/threads/the-ultimate-seamaster-de-ville-thread.159035/

First time seeing that amazing thread. Thanks for recommending it.

Davidt · Nov 25, 2023

I really like the sigma dial Devilles and although the premium is almost zero, the people who know, know.
Solid buy at that price. Wel done.

rob#1 · Nov 25, 2023

Beautiful watch, nice pick up 👍

GuiltyGear · Dec 23, 2023

The BoR bracelet I ordered arrived today. It takes a different look on it and I'm quite liking it.

SOG53 · Dec 23, 2023

GuiltyGear
The BoR bracelet I ordered arrived today. It takes a different look on it and I'm quite liking it.

Bravo looks wonderful wear in good health

ansoa-66 · Dec 23, 2023

Very fair 500€ for a watch on that condition.
I would say it is probably a 800€-1000€ watch after service.

Aroxx · Dec 23, 2023

Great looking watch! Especially on that bracelet. Congrats!

GuiltyGear · Dec 23, 2023

A ansoa-66
Very fair 500€ for a watch on that condition.
I would say it is probably a 800€-1000€ watch after service.

Thanks. It's actually been serviced by a very good local watchmaker, so that's a bonus.

Aroxx
Great looking watch! Especially on that bracelet. Congrats!

Thanks. Agree; the bracelet makes a whole new watch.

usasuisse · Dec 23, 2023

I'd like to share my Omega DeVille,. How do I insert a photo into a post? Thank you

GuiltyGear · Dec 23, 2023

usasuisse
I'd like to share my Omega DeVille,. How do I insert a photo into a post? Thank you

There's an option to add photos:

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Then you click on an empty space in the text editor and click on insert photo:

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usasuisse · Dec 23, 2023

Here's my solid gold dial DeVille. Does anyone else have one?

Seamaster DeVille - How did I do?

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Dan S

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theluckyluke

kaplan

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kaplan

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SOG53

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Davidt

rob#1

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ansoa-66

Aroxx

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usasuisse

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usasuisse

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