Why This Watch Matters

This Omega DeVille 145.017 boasts a compact case, a rich, matte black dial, and a manual winding movement. We dare you not to love it.

The Full Story

The Omega DeVille chronograph reference 145.017 is an undervalued watch. First introduced in 1968, this bi-compax boasts a number of things that we love about vintage chronos. It has a compact 34mm stainless-steel case with a screw-down caseback. Inside you have the Omega manual-winding caliber 860 movement, an evolution of the caliber 320 much like the famous three-register chronograph movement 321 preceded the 861 in vintage Speedmaster. Rounding out the watch is a gorgeous and simple matte black dial with two understated registers. Like we said, this watch is undervalued, underrated, and one you can’t live without.

The Fine Print

Maker: Omega
Model: DeVille
Reference: 145.017
Year: Circa 1968
Movement No: 27712539
Material: Stainless steel
Dimensions: 35mm diameter; 12mm thickness
Crystal: Plexiglass
Lume: Tritium
Caliber: Omega caliber 860 manual-winding movement
Bracelet/Strap:
Lug Width: 18mm
Box/Papers: No

What we Love and What You Should Know

Overall this watch is in great condition. The case is well preserved and has minimal scratches. The dial is gorgeous and has no signs of aging, and the lume plots are full and match the handset. The chronograph pushers are still crisp and are a joy to push.