Omega. An 18K rose gold unmodified automatic wristwatch with co-axial escapement first series

DeVille, Ref: 168.1848, Circa 2000

Model: DeVille
Reference: 168.1848
Date: Circa 2000
Movement: 27-jewel Cal.2500 automatic, co-axial escapement
Dial: Dark blue, applied faceted hour markers, Roman numeral quarters, outer minute divisions, date aperture at 3, gilt leaf hands, centre seconds
Case: Brushed and polished round, screw down back, No.60329393
Strap/Bracelet: Fitted dark blue Omega alligator leather
Buckle/Clasp: Signed 18K rose gold folding clasp
Signed: Case, dial & movement
Size: 38mm
Accompaniments: Omega box, outer card, Certificate, blank International Warranty card, Chronometer Warranty, Instruction manual, booklet by George Daniels

From the First Series, which also included yellow gold, white gold and platinum editions, the rose gold is one of the most admired thanks to its colour scheme. This model was used by Omega to announce the debut of the George Daniels-designed Co-axial Escapement. This rarely-worn example, acquired in 2000, has not undergone the later modifications.