The Watch
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The Omega DeVille chronograph reference 145.017 is a criminally underrated watch. First introduced in 1968, today's example dates from this first year of production, this bi-compax boasts a number of things that we love about vintage chronos. It has a compact 35mm stainless-steel case with a screw-down caseback.
Inside you have the Omega manual-winding caliber 860 movement, the 860Ā was only produced in 10,000 units as opposed to the 861 where around 300,000 were made.Ā Rounding out the watch is a gorgeous and simple matte dial with two understated registers. Like we said, this watch is criminally underrated, and one you canāt help but fall in love with.
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The Specs
Age: c.1968.
Reference:Ā 145.017.
Movement: Manual Wind with Sub Seconds and 30 Minute Chronograph.
Calibre:Ā 860.
Timekeeping: Very good.
Service History: Serviced by John Senior, August 2025.
Dial: Original Black Omega Factory Dial.
Dial: Original Black Omega Factory Dial.
Case: Stainless Steel.
Measurements: 35mm diameter; 12mm thickness.
Bezel:Ā Solid.
Water Resistant?: No.
Hands: Original.
Crystal:Ā Replacement NonĀ Omega Crystal.
Crystal:Ā Replacement NonĀ Omega Crystal.
Crown/Pushers: Original Omega Crown and Original Pushers.
Strap/Bracelet: New Hirsch Black Leather Strap with Original Omega Buckle.
Lug Width: 19mm
GettingĀ Acquainted
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Bits that stand out:
- Attractive Black Matte Dial.
- Compact 35mm Steel Case.
- 860 Movement.
- Looks amazing on the Wrist.
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Nitty Gritty:
-Light Scratches to Caseback.
- Case may have been lightly polished at some stage.
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Overall the Chrono is in very nice Vintage condition.
The Dial is in excellent condition.
Steel Case is in very good order, it's possible that the case has been lightly polished at some point.
The Crown and pushers are original.
Crystal is a replacement, fitted during service.
Hands are in very nice order.