18ct white gold and diamond set OMEGA De Ville bracelet watch. Made 1974

Information

• Brand: OMEGA 
• Year: 1974
• Model: De Ville
• Reference: 3944
• Calibre: 625 
• Movement: Manual 
• Material: 18ct white gold
• Features/complications: Diamond set bezel
• Dial: Silvered dial featuring applied white gold mirror polished and onyx hour indices with black pencil hands
• Case dimensions: 35 x 35 mm
• Bracelet/strap: 18ct white gold integrated bracelet (18cm)
• Accessories: Extract from the Archives
• SKU: 02162

Essay

OMEGA launched the De Ville line of watches in 1960 to match the fast pace changing trends of fashion. The OMEGA De Ville was introduced as a sub-line of the Seamaster of range of watches in 1963.

It was only in 1967 when OMEGA decided to drop “Seamaster” from its name and move the De Ville name into a stand-alone range of watches which are still made today.

At the launch of De Ville, it created significant attention due the fact that Omega combined already proven movements with meticulous finish and design. They were simpler, slimmer and more varied. As a result, the De Ville line was instantly appreciated for its refined character.