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Gonna ask about the legitimacy of this piece

As whenever I look for it in omega database it's always say about "floral dial" one that I believe was the limited edition version of 711. Best, Jeviar This message has been edited by Jeviar_Dfirst on 2016-07-19 21:14:05

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. . . but there's nothing in its composition that stands out as retouched, much less fake.  Looks to be of early '70s vintage; odd 71x movement.

DeVilles generally aren't sought after by collectors, and this one in particular isn't likely to be on anyone's radar.  Is a purchase under consideration?

Best,

Art

Yeah you're right, but what's up with 71x movement?
Well honestly I'm still new in the vintage world.... I got a gold plated geneve 1020 to study about its movement and I'll do the same thing with this one.... Kinda attracted to its thinness and for US$214 I think it's a steal for me, but... Yeah...
So are vintage omegas are all about constellation, railmaster, seamaster and speedy? What about their geneve, dynamic, deville and the others?

. . . than contemporary Omega movements; so small that spacer rings were necessary with case sizes that previously didn't require them.  They were fitted to Constellations starting in the late '60s; many didn't have seconds hands, which is odd for a chronometer .  

There are collectible Omegas apart from the -masters, Constellations, Genèves, et al., but DeVilles, being pure dress watches, don't seem to have much traction with collectors.  When alloyed with another line, like the Seamaster DeVilles of the '60s . . .

[photo credit: Dr No / watch credit: client at Omega boutique, ca '11]

. . . as in this ca '64 example, they offer a less costly route to Omega ownership than more sought after models, even though they share the same mechanical underpinnings.

For the money you're laying out, you're doing fine.  Starting out at the lowest rungs of the ladder is a smart way to start collecting.

Cordially,

Art
This message has been edited by Dr No on 2016-07-20 11:42:59

So what do you think about this one?

This message has been edited by Jeviar_Dfirst on 2016-07-20 11:18:21

. . . with integrated bracelets!   Don't have one, but under the right circumstances, I could see adding a Connie like this vaguely similar . . .

[photo credit: PuristSPro Collectors Market forum]

. . . mid-'70s textured dial example to my collection.

Art

The 70s really have a lot of options

By the way, I'm very thankful that I got your help here....

Thank you!

Best