OMEGA De Ville Chronograph Blue Dial Ref. 145.017 (1970)

Mann About Time is delighted to offer for sale this Omega De Ville Chronograph Reference 145.01 twin register chronograph in superlative condition. The 145.017 is an uncommon watch by any stretch of the imagination in its more usual grey / black or silver configuration - but to find the Blue with vertical brushed dial and in this condition is nothing short of the jackpot - just as with the grey dial variant which moves from black through grey with the changing light, the blue on this changes with every angle from sky to aquamarine - I'll let the images speak for themselves, this watch is a true chameleon!

With a razor sharp case, flawless dial and butter soft beads of rice bracelet, this manual winding chrono defies its 54 years - in my opinion a grossly underrated reference, and one which offers massive value in todays market - I'd hazard a guess this is amongst the finest examples anywhere

Manufacturer - OMEGA

Year - 1970

Reference - 145.017

Movement -  Calibre 860 Manual Wind

Movement Serial - 32632222

Material -  Stainless Steel - 36 mm not including crown

Case, movement, and dial signed

Reference 1068 Beads of Rice Bracelet with 620 endlinks

Service history unknown however the watch is running strong at an amplitude of 255 degrees approximately -17 seconds per day with all chronograph functions working correctly as they should