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Omega De Ville Chronograph Ref. 145.018 - Rare Blue Dial - 1969

£5,450.00
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  • Year: 1969.

  • Movement: Manual wind Omega 861 Movement.

  • Case Size: 36mm.

  • Dial: Incredibly rare blue dial.

  • Crystal: Acrylic crystal.

  • Strap: Handmade Italian blue leather strap from Watch Gecko.

  • This watch is sold as watch only, which is typical for vintage timepieces. We place greater value on condition, originality, and overall integrity than on whether a box or papers happen to be present. Many vintage watches have lost their packaging over time, and we don’t believe in inflating prices with non-original extras.

    If a watch does include genuine box and papers, this will always be clearly noted in the description. All purchases come with bespoke Watts On Watches packaging and full purchase documentation.

  • Every watch we sell is fully inspected and professionally serviced to meet our exacting standards. We stand by the quality of our stock, which is why every purchase comes with a 12-month warranty as standard.

  • Year: 1969.

  • Movement: Manual wind Omega 861 Movement.

  • Case Size: 36mm.

  • Dial: Incredibly rare blue dial.

  • Crystal: Acrylic crystal.

  • Strap: Handmade Italian blue leather strap from Watch Gecko.

  • This watch is sold as watch only, which is typical for vintage timepieces. We place greater value on condition, originality, and overall integrity than on whether a box or papers happen to be present. Many vintage watches have lost their packaging over time, and we don’t believe in inflating prices with non-original extras.

    If a watch does include genuine box and papers, this will always be clearly noted in the description. All purchases come with bespoke Watts On Watches packaging and full purchase documentation.

  • Every watch we sell is fully inspected and professionally serviced to meet our exacting standards. We stand by the quality of our stock, which is why every purchase comes with a 12-month warranty as standard.

The Omega De Ville Chronograph Ref. 145.018 represents one of the most elegant chronographs of the late 1960s. While many examples from this reference are found with silver or champagne dials, this watch is fitted with an exceptionally rare blue dial, a configuration that has become highly sought after by collectors. The vibrant tone gives this chronograph a unique presence on the wrist, setting it apart from more conventional executions.

At 36mm, the stainless steel case sits comfortably on the wrist and embodies the refined proportions of Omega’s De Ville line. Powering the watch is the manual-wind Calibre 861, the same movement that succeeded the legendary 321 and went on to power the Speedmaster Professional. Renowned for its robustness and precision, the Cal. 861 ensures this De Ville is every bit as reliable as it is beautiful.

Importantly, the 145.018 was produced at a time when Omega was transitioning chronographs into the De Ville collection—positioning them as more refined, dress-oriented alternatives to the sportier Speedmasters and Seamasters. This makes the model not only mechanically significant but also an important milestone in Omega’s design history.

Key Features

  • Reference: 145.018

  • Year: 1969

  • Movement: Manual wind Omega Calibre 861

  • Case Size: 36mm stainless steel

  • Dial: Extremely rare blue dial with applied markers

  • Crystal: Acrylic

  • Strap: Handmade Italian blue leather strap from Watch Gecko

A Word on Condition
This watch remains in excellent vintage condition, with the rare blue dial showing strong, consistent colour and evenly aged tritium lume. The case retains good lines, and the acrylic crystal is clear with only light marks consistent with age. The watch has been fully inspected, professionally serviced, and comes with our 12-month warranty.

Why Buy This Watch

  • Rare Dial Variant: The blue dial is an exceptionally scarce configuration, highly collectible and visually striking.

  • Historic Movement: Powered by Omega’s Calibre 861, the same movement used in the Speedmaster Professional, ensuring accuracy and durability.

  • Elegant Proportions: At 36mm, the De Ville Chronograph wears beautifully and retains Omega’s refined design language of the era.

  • Important Model History: Part of Omega’s shift to introduce chronographs into the De Ville line, offering a more elegant alternative to sport chronographs.

  • Auction Results: Rare blue-dial De Ville chronographs have performed strongly at leading auction houses such as Phillips, Bonhams, and Antiquorum, often achieving premiums over their silver-dial counterparts. This underscores their rarity and long-term desirability.

  • Collector’s Appeal: Vintage De Ville chronographs are already uncommon, and with its blue dial, this piece sits firmly in the “hard to find” category.

  • Watts On Watches Guarantee: Fully serviced, inspected, and backed by our 12-month warranty for peace of mind.