Limited Edition Vintage De Ville Reference 4601.54.01, a rose gold automatic wristwatch with date, circa 1996
Description
The history of OMEGA began in 1848, when Louis Brandt set up a watchmaking business in La Chaux-de-Fonds. His business was innovative in that the work was divided between different production units, each specializing in a particular part of the movement. All the components were then assembled under the brand name "Louis Brandt." In 1880, they launched the first caliber in series "Le labrador." This caliber was a real success and allowed the brand to develop rapidly and hire nearly 250 people during the year. By the end of the decade, the factory had become the largest in the Swiss watchmaking industry, capable of producing 100,000 watches per year.
This Limited Edition Vintage De Ville reference 4601.54.01 is a rose gold automatic wristwatch with date, circa 1996, limited to 1,120 pieces only, international collection. Watch case in 18K rose gold, case size in diameter 34.7 mm, vintage screw-in case back. Non-branded black genuine leather strap with Omega 18K rose gold pin buckle. Water resistance approximately 30 meters. Automatic movement with caliber 1120, black dial with golden color stick indexes, date display at 3 o'clock position.
Condition Report
Revive
Fair
Good
Very Good
Like New
The watch is in overall fair condition. Case has signs of scratches and surface wear throughout commensurate with age. Non-branded bracelet has signs of stretch, scratches and surface wear throughout commensurate with age. Buckle has signs of scratches. Crystal has heavy signs of scratches and surface wear throughout commensurate with age. Case back has signs of scratches. The movement is running at the time of cataloging, however, it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement.
Year
1996
Reference Number
4601.54.01
Model
De Ville
Complication
Date
Gender
Women's, Men's, Unisex
Dial Color(s)
Black
Dial Numerals
Stick
Caliber
1120
Movement Type
Automatic
Case Material(s)
Rose Gold
Case Number
**/1120
Case Size (mm)
34.7
Case Back
Screw-down
Band Material
Leather
Dimension Notes
Fits a wrist size of 7 inches or smaller.
Clasp Type
Buckle
Clasp Material(s)
Rose Gold
Signature
Case, Dial
SKU
CZYDL
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