De Ville Co-Axial 5941.31.31 - 18K White Gold Limited Edition 999

Omega De Ville Co-Axial 5941.31.31 - 18K White Gold Limited Edition 999 - Watch Only

Released in 1999 to commemorate the introduction of the co-axial escapement, the De Ville 5941.31.31 was one of the first production Omega watches ever to house George Daniels' revolutionary escapement. This solid 18K white gold example is one of only 999 pieces made and represents a genuine horological milestone in the modern Omega catalogue.

Details:

• Reference: 5941.31.31
• Case Size: 37.5mm, solid 18K white gold
• Bezel: Stepped polished 18K white gold
• Dial: Silver faceted "pie-pan" dial with applied white gold Roman numerals at XII, III, VI and IX, faceted applied indices, outer railway minute track, and feuille hands with luminous inserts
• Movement: Omega Caliber 2500, automatic, Co-Axial escapement, approximately 48-hour power reserve, COSC-certified Chronometer
• Strap: Brown alligator-pattern leather with steel-tone pin buckle (later replacement, see Condition)
• Crystal: Sapphire with anti-reflective treatment
• Water Resistance: 100 meters
• Limited Edition: Numbered series of 999 pieces

Set Includes:

• Watch only

Condition:

• Honest used condition
• Case shows visible signs of wear with light scratches and handling marks across the polished surfaces
• Caseback shows light scratches consistent with regular wear
• Dial in well preserved condition with no visible aging or discoloration
• Crystal clean and free of meaningful scratches
• Crown shows light wear
• Fitted on a worn brown leather strap with steel-tone Omega-signed pin buckle - this is not the original 18K white gold deployant buckle that the reference shipped with
• Running and keeping time at time of photography

The 5941.31.31 holds a unique place in modern watchmaking history as the reference that introduced the co-axial escapement to series production, and solid white gold examples in any condition are scarce on the open market.