This Omega De Ville ref. ST 111.077 is distinguished by its dial, co-signed by the prestigious Zurich retailer, Meister. Produced circa 1970, such double-signed watches represent a historical partnership and were reserved for a manufacturer's most trusted retail distributors.
The De Ville collection itself marked Omega's successful pivot towards refined dress watch designs, moving beyond its tool-focused heritage. Its characteristic slim profile was made possible by the manually-wound Calibre 625, an ultra-thin movement that allowed for the elegant case construction. Consequently, examples bearing the Meister name are seldom-seen and prized for their added layer of rarity and documented provenance.
Founded in 1848 by Louis Brandt in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, the company that would become Omega established its identity with the 1894 introduction of the 19-ligne 'Omega' calibre. This movement was a landmark in industrial watchmaking, utilizing interchangeable components to streamline production and repair—a philosophy of accessible precision that continues to define the brand.
Omega cemented its reputation for robust accuracy through its role as the Official Timekeeper for the Olympic Games since 1932 and, most famously, through the Speedmaster Professional's flight qualification by NASA, which culminated in its journey to the Moon.
In the modern era, the brand's most significant contribution has been the industrialization of the co-axial escapement, an invention by Dr. George Daniels that fundamentally reduces friction within the calibre for superior long-term chronometric stability. Typified by purpose-driven design, Omega's collections—from the abyssal-depth Seamaster to the iconic Speedmaster—are archetypes of the professional tool watch, balancing legible aesthetics with advanced material science and anti-magnetic properties through its Master Chronometer certification.
Overall Grade: 8.5 / 10 | Mint Condition, Light Visible Wear Production: est. 1960's Contents: Watch Only Genre: Dress Watch
Size: 33mm Thickness: approx. 8mm Lug Width: approx. 18mm
Case: Stainless steel, round, mirror finish, light visible wear Bezel: Stainless steel, dome bezel, mirror finish, light visible wear Dial: Cream dial, sunburst finish, printed black Roman numerals, light patina Hands: Black, stick style hands
Crown: Stainless steel, push-pull, signed with Omega logo, light visible wear Crystal: Acrylic (Hesalite), domed, light visible wear Bracelet: Black leather strap Caseback: Stainless steel, solid, press-in, light visible wear Movement: Manual wind Calibre: 625