The Watch
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The Omega DeVille chronograph reference 145.017 is a criminally underrated watch. First introduced in 1968, today's example dates from this first year of production, this bi-compax boasts a number of things that we love about vintage chronos. It has a compact 35mm stainless-steel case with a screw-down caseback.
Inside you have the Omega manual-winding caliber 860 movement, the 860 was only produced in 10,000 units as opposed to the 861 where around 300,000 were made. Rounding out the watch is a gorgeous and simple matte dial with two understated registers. Like we said, this watch is criminally underrated, and one you can’t help but fall in love with.
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The Specs
Age: c.1968.
Reference: 145.017.
Movement: Manual Wind with Sub Seconds and 30 Minute Chronograph.
Calibre: 860.
Timekeeping: Very good.
Service History: Unknown.
Dial: Original Omega Factory Dial.
Dial: Original Omega Factory Dial.
Case: Stainless Steel.
Measurements: 35mm diameter; 12mm thickness.
Bezel: Solid.
Water Resistant?: No.
Hands: Original.
Crystal: Replacement Non Omega Crystal.
Crystal: Replacement Non Omega Crystal.
Crown/Pushers: Original Omega Crown and Original Pushers.
Strap/Bracelet: Hand Made, Brown Leather Strap with Steel Buckle.
Lug Width: 19mm
Getting Acquainted
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Bits that stand out:
- Attractive Simple Matte Dial.
- Compact 35mm Steel Case.
- 860 Movement.
- Looks amazing on the Wrist.
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Nitty Gritty:
- Some age related marks to the Dial.
-Light Scratches.
- Small patch of print missing to the Swiss Made and a few minutes above.
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Overall the Chrono is in nice Vintage condition.
The Dial is in good condition with some age related marks.
Small patch of print missing to the Swiss Made and a few minutes above.
Steel Case is in good nick for the age and nature.
The Crown and pushers are original.
Crystal is a replacement.
Hands are in nice order.