1969 Omega De Ville Automatic Linen Dial 162.047 "TV" 36.5mm

Here we have a 1969 Omega De Ville "TV Case," a striking piece of late-60s design that perfectly captures the shift toward the bold, geometric aesthetics of the coming decade. Its 36.5mm stainless steel case features a distinctive square "television" silhouette with a brushed sunburst finish on the flat bezel and polished chamfers along the edges. With a remarkably slim profile of just 9mm and a lug-to-lug length of 36.5mm, the watch offers a balanced, integrated presence that wears larger than its dimensions suggest. On the right side is a signed Omega crown. A flat crystal protects a beautiful silver "linen" textured dial, which adds a sophisticated, fabric-like depth to the watch's face. The dial is appointed with applied steel Roman numbers and black markers, plus matching hands, providing excellent contrast and a sharp, monochromatic look. A discrete date window is positioned at 3 o'clock, framed to match the dial's refined aesthetic. On the reverse, a screw-down case back protects the movement within. Inside, the automatic Omega Calibre 1002 beats at a high frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour and features 20 jewels. This movement was part of Omega's push toward thinner, more accurate calibres in the late 1960s and includes both a quick-set date function and hacking seconds for precise time setting. It comes paired with a 19mm leather strap and a pin buckle.

This watch is sold as "Watch Only" and, therefore, comes with no original Omega box or paperwork. It comes paired with a 19mm leather strap and a pin buckle. The watch is from Circa 1969 and is in worn, vintage condition, but overall very fair, as you can see in the photos. The watch comes with our 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty.

I've always had a soft spot for these Omega TV Case models. They perfectly capture that fascinating period when watch design was moving away from traditional round cases and beginning to experiment with the bold geometric shapes that would define the 1970s. The result is something that still feels distinctive today without being over the top. What really makes this example for me is the combination of the wonderful linen-textured dial and the TV case. The dial adds so much depth and character, while the compact square profile wears incredibly well on the wrist and feels far more modern than a watch approaching sixty years old has any right to. I would not hesitate to add this amazing vintage watch to your collection today!

Reference : 162.047
Movement : Automatic Omega Cal. 1002
Age : Circa. 1969
Year : 1969
Case Size : 36.5mm
Case Thickness : 9mm
Lug to Lug : 36.5mm
Lugs : 19mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box and Papers : None
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty
The wrist model's wrist size is 7inch

They were formerly known as the La Generale Watch Co., founded in 1848 by Louis Brandt in La Chaux-de-Fonds. When he died in 1879, his sons carried on his dream. In 1880, they moved to 96 Rue Jakob-Stampfli, where they remain today. The brothers produced their first mass-produced calibre, the Labrador In 1885. Just a few years later, in 1892, they produced the first minute-repeater. In 1903, they renamed the company Omega until 1982, when they officially changed their name to Omega SA. During WW1, Omega watches were used as official timekeepers for the Royal Flying Corps and the US Army. In 1930, Omega and Tissot merged together to form Société Suisse pour l'Industrie Horlogère (SSIH). In 1931, another group was formed - Allgemeine Schweizerische Uhrenindustrie AG (ASUAG). Where SSIH was primarily French-speaking, ASUAG was founded by the more German-speaking members of the Swiss watch industry. In 1948, they introduced the first edition of one of its most symbolic watches: the Seamaster. In 1962, when astronaut Wally Schirra wore a Speedmaster on his Mercury Sigma 7 Mission, making it the first Omega watch to enter space. After rigorous tests, NASA used Omega for all their Apollo missions, including the 1969 Moon landing of Apollo 11. Today, Omega is still the first choice of astronauts. In 1969, President Nixon famously said it was “too valuable” and turned down the first-ever all-gold Speedmaster Professional Deluxe. As a response to the ever-growing threat of electronic watches to the manufacturers of mechanical watches, Omega and many Swiss brands, such as Rolex and Patek Philippe, formed Centre Electronique Horologer (CEH). Prototypes began to appear in 1967, and their production started in 1968. Then, in 1972, Omega introduced the reference 198.030, which included the Omega calibre 1250, a ‘tuning-fork electronic movement which was made under licence from Bulova. Later, we saw a merger of SSIH and ASUAG into SMH, or Société de Microélectronique et d’Horlogerie. This merger took place in 1983. In 1992, the company acquired Blancpain, and in 1998, it officially rebranded itself from SMH to the Swatch Group. Then, in 1999, they purchased and integrated Breguet into the Swatch Group.