"Grima, who was arguably his generation’s foremost jeweler, counted Queen Elisabeth II among his clients. The Emerald line is distinguished by the generous proportions of its emerald-cut crystals of precious stone, quartz or mineral glass.
Initially, the pieces were reserved for the top of the Constellation range but as the Emerald line was extended, they were increasingly seen in the De Ville line. The Emerald line was only produced at OMEGA until 1973 but it left a lasting impression. Though a lost line at OMEGA these watches remain a "Premiere" collection today showing just how good the design was." - via Omega Museum.
Its emerald cut crystal protects its black gilt dial. It has just finished a true expertly done restoration and presents in gorgeous condition.
The case presents as mint - the gold plating has been redone. The dial has been meticulously restored - the printing could pass as Omega factory done to the naked eye.
Originally a mens watch, it could also be worn by a lady and really make a statement.
As part of the restoration the fine original ultra thin Omega movement has just been serviced by a Master Watchmaker. It is quite pristine and continues to keep accurate time.
For the finishing touch we have meticulously detailed it making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
Included with the purchase is a one-year warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate attesting to its performance.
Andrew Grima:
Mr. Grima was honoured with an impressive array of prizes including twelve Diamonds-International Awards. He was the first jeweller to win the Queen's Award for Export in 1966 and is the only jeweller to have won the Duke of Edinburgh Prize for Elegant Design. In 1970, at about the same time he was designing for Omega he was appointed jeweller to Her Majesty the Queen. He was commissioned by Omega to create a highly aesthetic avant-garde collection. Grima was given a free hand and chose to stick to one principle: he would create the watch around the dial, no matter what its form or dimension.
His work is carried on by his wife and daughter, and the Grima website can be found :
- Manufacturer: Omega
- Country of origin: Switzerland
- Serial no.: 38,055,370
- Year made: c. 1973 - the Emerald line was only made from 1971 until 1973
- Model: De Ville, Ref. MD 511.448
- Functions: Hours, Minutes
- Designed for: Men
- Case material: Gold plated with stainless steel back
- Case markings (inside): Omega Watch Co., Swiss Made, Lunette, Plaque OR L 20 Microns, Fond Acier Inoxydable, 511.448, 711.1805
- Case condition: Presents as mint - the gold plating has been redone
- Dimensions: 32mm wide (excluding crown - 34mm including), 24mm long lug tip-to-tip
- Dial: Signed Omega, original, gloss black with gilt printing, painted indices and half crosshairs, expertly restored
- Hands: Original, whitened gold batons
- Movement type: Caliber 625, "extra flat", copper colored, manually wound, 17 jewels, shock resistant
- Movement markings: Omega, Swiss, Seventeen 17 Jewels, Unadjusted, 625
- Band: Original Omega Polonais bracelet, 18K gold plated, signed Omega, adjustable to virtually any size up to approx. 7.3 inches
- Crystal: Original, mint condition
- Serviced: As part of the meticulous restoration the fine original ultra thin Omega movement has just been serviced by a Master Watchmaker.
- Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an experienced team of four watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts.
- Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email [email protected] for details.
- Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
- Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
