{"product_id":"omega-de-ville-chronometer-ref-168-1050","title":"Omega De Ville Chronometer Ref. 168.1050","description":"\u003cp\u003eOmega De Ville Chronometer Ref. 168.1050 | Calibre 1109\u003cbr\u003eThe Finesse of Time, the Purity of Mechanics!\u003cbr\u003eIn the mid-1980s, Omega was in the process of returning to its mechanical roots following the Quartz revolution.\u003cbr\u003eOne of the elegant representatives of this rebirth was the De Ville Chronometer Ref. 168.1050.\u003cbr\u003eHousing the Calibre 1109 Chronometer movement in a steel case just 8 mm thick, this model has become the symbol of Omega's \"perfection in finesse.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT NOTE: Since this product will be shipped within the European Union, you will not pay customs duties if you are within the EU.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct Description and Technical Data\u003cbr\u003eBrand\/Model: Omega De Ville Chronometer Ref. 168.1050\u003cbr\u003eYear of Manufacture: 1986 (Serial No: 49XXXXXX)\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: Omega 1109 (Chronometer-certified, 21 jewels, automatic)\u003cbr\u003eFrequency: 28,800 A\/h\u003cbr\u003ePower Reserve: Approximately 44 hours\u003cbr\u003eDiameter: 34.5 mm\u003cbr\u003eThickness: 8 mm\u003cbr\u003eCase: Polished stainless steel\u003cbr\u003eGlass: Sapphire crystal\u003cbr\u003eDial: Polished black base, silver baton indices\u003cbr\u003eCrown: Original Omega logo embossed\u003cbr\u003eCase Back: Stainless steel, stamped \"168.1050 \/ 368.1050\" inside\u003cbr\u003eStrap: New black saffiano leather\u003cbr\u003eBox: Original red Omega box from the period\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMovement and Technical Background\u003cbr\u003eAt the heart of this model is the Omega Caliber 1109 -\u003cbr\u003eBased on the ETA 2892-A2 but redesigned by Omega The rotor, balance bridge, and regulation system have been completely redesigned.\u003cbr\u003eThis slender 21-jewel automatic movement is COSC Chronometer certified and offers a 44-hour power reserve.\u003cbr\u003eHoused in an 8 mm case, it stands out as one of the most elegant automatics of its time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesign and Aesthetic Highlights\u003cbr\u003eDial: A deep black glossy finish contrasts perfectly with the silver baton indices.\u003cbr\u003eHands: The polished \"dauphine\" shape offers a characteristic vibrancy with sharp light reflections.\u003cbr\u003eDate Window: Elegantly positioned at 3 o'clock, without disrupting the classic Omega symmetry.\u003cbr\u003eCase Shape: Circular, elegantly edged, and ultra-thin—perfectly comfortable on the wrist.\u003cbr\u003eCrown Crown: Embossed with the Omega logo, preserved in its original form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnical Note\u003cbr\u003eThe case back bears both the reference numbers 168.1050 and 368.1050.\u003cbr\u003eThis is due to Omega's use of the same case mold for both the steel (168) and 18-karat gold (368) versions in the 1980s.\u003cbr\u003eThis production method ensured high consistency and component compatibility across Omega cases of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition Report and Collectible Value\u003cbr\u003eThe watch is in excellent condition overall.\u003cbr\u003eThe case and crystal are scratch-free, and the dial retains its deep luster.\u003cbr\u003eThe Caliber 1109 is fully functional and chronometer-accurate.\u003cbr\u003eThis example, manufactured in 1986, is a special collector's item, reflecting Omega's mechanical rebirth during the period of its emergence from the quartz crisis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinal Word\u003cbr\u003eOmega De Ville Chronometer Ref. 168.1050 (1986)\u003cbr\u003eElegance that works in harmony with time, not against it.\u003cbr\u003eMechanical mastery hidden in its simple 34.5 mm steel case and 8 mm thin bezel.\u003cbr\u003eThe Calibre 1109's chronometer certification is a technical hallmark of the mechanical rebirth of the 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis watch is a silent representative of the era in which Omega redefined precision and aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorical Insight - The Mechanical Comeback of the 1980s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mid-1980s were a time when Omega rebuilt its mechanical identity in the wake of the quartz wave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe De Ville Chronometer series became the elegant symbol of this turn:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlim, discreet, technically perfect.\u003cbr\u003eCalibre 1109 redefined the brand's high standard of precision, making the De Ville series central to Omega's philosophy of \"precision meets elegance.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis De Ville is more than just a timekeeping instrument; it is an elegant document of Omega's 1980s rebirth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product you are viewing was manufactured in 1986.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessionally overhauled and FULLY SERVICED (the movement is completely disassembled, its components cleaned, oiled, and adjusted), your watch will function flawlessly without any surprises. (Maintenance-free for 3 years unless exposed to direct water or high humidity for extended periods.)\u003cbr\u003eItem Condition: Tested, fully functional, and in working order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turgay's Watches","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46878150000861,"sku":"TW00850","price":500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/3125\/0653\/files\/1_32b176f4-ed62-4cb7-9c29-7f75aecab83e.jpg?v=1760654123","url":"https:\/\/turgayswatches.com\/products\/omega-de-ville-chronometer-ref-168-1050","provider":"Turgay's Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}