1972 Omega De Ville Electronic F300hz Oversized 198.0019
Ref: 198.0019
Specification
Lugs : 20mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box & Papers : None
Warranty : 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty
Points of Mention
This watch is sold as "Watch Only" and therefore comes with no Omega box or Omega paperwork. The watch comes paired with a blue leather strap. The watch is from Circa. 1972 and is in worn, vintage condition, but overall good as you can see. The watch comes with our 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty.
The Watch
Here we have a 1972 Omega De Ville Electronic F300hz Oversized 198.0019 has a 36mm rectangular stainless steel case with rounded corners and a curve to the back. Its softened brushed chamfered edges gently curve over your wrist. A lug to lug length of 41.5mm and a thickness of 11mm ensures a comfortable fit. A signed crown can be found on the right. The raised rectangular crystal sits above a blue dial. Applied baton indexes with a lume pip to mark the hours. At 6 o’clock a date window. Baton’s hands have lume infill. At 12 o’clock an applied Omega with “Electronic f300 Hz” printed in white underneath. At 6 o’clock “De Ville Chronometer”. On the reverse a screw-down stainless steel curved case back. Inside an Omega F300hz Cal. 1250 based on the ESA 9162 movement is considered the very best of tuning fork movements. Designed by Max Hetzel, who had previously worked for Bulova; he was also responsible for the Accutron 214 which was released In May 1972. The watch comes fitted on a suitable blue leather strap.
Personal Note
As a collector and a watch dealer I find it hard not to purchase watches that I have never seen before, this is one of them, I just had to stock it and bring it to the website! The design and size are incredible, especially in 1972, it wears big and bold but not overbearing, Omega has always known what they are doing when it comes to design and size! I wouldn't hesitate on this gem if you are in the market for something different from Omega and vintage.
The Brand
Formerly known as the La Generale Watch Co, Louis Brandt founded it in La Chaux-de-Fonds in 1848. In 1903, they renamed the company Omega until 1982 when they officially changed their name to Omega SA. They are part of the Swiss Swatch Group. As a response to the ever-growing threat of electronic watches to the manufacturers of mechanical watches, Omega in collaboration with Swiss brands such as Rolex and Patek Philippe formed Centre Electronique Horloger (CEH). Prototypes began in 1967 with production starting 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. In 1967 Omega launched the De Ville as a stand-alone line. With a much more streamlined, varied, and younger feel than the Seamaster, it soon became Omega’s best-selling collection.