Omega De Ville Rectangular Watch, 18K Yellow Gold, Reference 8269, Hand-Wound, Bracelet

An Omega De Ville rectangular watch, reference 8269, in 18K yellow gold, with a brushed gold-tone dial, a faceted crystal and an integrated bracelet of gold links.

The Piece

Omega was founded in La Chaux-de-Fonds in 1848 by Louis Brandt and moved to Biel in 1880, and its De Ville line began in 1967.

The case is a tall rectangle, and the brushed gold-tone dial carries two baton markers and the legends Omega and De Ville, under a crystal with bevelled edges. The case and the integrated bracelet are 18K yellow gold, and the folding clasp carries the Omega mark. The movement is hand-wound, and a flat-laid timing check recorded a rate of about three seconds fast a day.

The case is 20 mm (0.79 in) wide and 46 mm (1.81 in) long including the lugs, and the bracelet fits a wrist up to 16.5 cm (6.5 in). The watch weighs 93.4 g (3.29 oz). The Omega box is included, and its inner box is deteriorating.

Details

• Maker: Omega
• Model: De Ville rectangular watch, reference 8269
• Material: 18K yellow gold case and bracelet; gold-tone dial
• Movement: Hand-wound
• Measurements: Case 20 mm (0.79 in) wide and 46 mm (1.81 in) long including the lugs; fits a wrist up to 16.5 cm (6.5 in); weight 93.4 g (3.29 oz)
• Colour: Yellow gold
• Fastening: Folding clasp with the Omega mark
• Included: Omega box; the inner box is deteriorating

Condition

• Grade AB in Japan: good, with light signs of wear.
• Light signs of wear are present on the case and bracelet, as shown in the photographs. The average daily rate is about three seconds fast.

Condition grade AB (light signs of use) on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.

Authenticity & Care

Case and caseback engravings, dial printing, movement, crown and bracelet are examined together and documented in Japan before dispatch. Every piece carries the Japonista authenticity guarantee. Keep it away from magnets and damp, and have it serviced by a qualified watchmaker before regular wear.

Delivery from Japan

Packed by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Every sale is final; please ask anything before you buy, and see our published policy.