Omega De Ville Central Tourbillon No. 11
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1994
Maker / issuer
OmegaThis Omega De Ville Central Tourbillon, identified as number 11, was launched in 1994 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the founding of Omega. Marketed as the first automatic wristwatch featuring a central tourbillon regulator, the timepiece is encased in 18K yellow gold.
The watch is defined by its unique display, utilizing two superimposed and revolving concentric sapphire discs equipped with blue-painted lozenge hands to indicate the time over a guilloché-decorated silver gold plate. A central aperture reveals the one-minute flying tourbillon, which features an Omega-shaped steel carriage. The internal mechanism, Caliber 1170, is a self-winding movement featuring 48 jewels, a platinum rotor, and a lateral lever escapement with a self-compensating Breguet balance spring.
The watch includes an 18K yellow gold deployant clasp and is accompanied by an original Omega box.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Self-winding tourbillon wristwatch
- Maker
- Omega
- Movement
- Cal. 1170
- Jewel Count
- 48
- Launch Date
- 1994
- Case Material
- 18K yellow gold
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Case Dimensions
- 39 mm diameter, 13 mm thickness
- Dial Decoration
- Guilloche
- Maker / attribution
- Omega
Design
- Visible features
- • The dial features a central Omega-shaped tourbillon cage • The case has stepped, downturned lugs • The hour markers consist of printed blue lozenges • The crown is located on the embossed case back
- Case and Dial Design
- The wristwatch features a three-body, 18K yellow gold case measuring 39 mm in diameter and 13 mm in thickness. The design incorporates a stepped, rounded bezel and stepped, downturned lugs. The watch is water-resistant, and the time-setting crown is integrated into the embossed case back, preserving the clean lines of the case flanks. The assembly is protected by a sapphire crystal. The dial is a silver gold plate decorated with a guilloché pattern. It displays printed blue lozenge-shaped hour markers. Time is indicated via two superimposed and revolving concentric sapphire discs featuring blue-painted lozenge hands. A central aperture reveals the movement's tourbillon regulator, which is positioned in the middle of the dial.
- Movement and Escapement
- The watch is powered by the Caliber 1170, a self-winding movement containing 48 jewels. The finishing includes fausses cotes and oeil-de-perdrix decoration. A notable feature of the movement is the inclusion of a platinum rotor. The regulation is achieved through a lateral lever escapement featuring a central one-minute flying tourbillon. The balance assembly utilizes a monometallic balance and a self-compensating Breguet balance spring. The carriage for the flying tourbillon is distinctly shaped like the Omega symbol.
- Condition and Authenticity
- The auction description reports an overall grading of AAA, classifying the piece as excellent. Specifically, the dial is described as in 'as new' condition, and the hands are noted as original. The case condition is reported as very good, though it exhibits signs of scratching. The watch is accompanied by an Omega-branded box.
Identification
- Serial number
- 11
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The auction description indicates that a movement overhaul is recommended
- Research required: The exact country of manufacture is not explicitly stated in the source