Seamaster deville kleerback returns from the spa

A short while ago i posted the aquisition of a rare 560 calibre US cased Seamaster Deville kleerback.

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I sent if off 2 weeks ago to my friendly watchmaker who was extremely impressed with the condition despite it not having any servicing for many years. He did a standard service plus mainspring and full polish of all the 'glass'. It arrived back this morning and looks the business. I've gone the expense of putting an oem Omega strap with retro buckle on it as a watch this rare deserves the real thing. I took it out of the padded envelope this morning and it was only a few seconds off the correct time which is a very good start. The movement looks superb underneath the virtually invisible Hesalite caseback. There isnt much else to say really except i now have this rare piece in tip top condition and good for another 5 years. I'll end with a couple of pics i took this morning.

Enjoy. Graham

Congratulations, again ...

By: nilomis : September 25th, 2012-06:09

Graham, You must be titled (or should I say crowned) the King of Unusual Pieces . I remember, when you did your first port, that we discussed this watch here and nobody (and we have seasoned Omega experts) ever hear about this one. Thank you for showing t...

My pleasure Nilo. Its always...

By: G99 : September 25th, 2012-06:15

My pleasure Nilo. Its always good to show off a newly serviced piece. Best G

Wish mine was like yours Nice Watch

By: tick tock doctor : September 25th, 2012-06:36

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Haha. At least you have ...

By: G99 : September 25th, 2012-06:38

Haha. At least you have the knowledge and skill to sort it out yourself. Something i certainly dont have. Best G

Will you wear it?

By: Whirling : September 25th, 2012-07:07

If it is so nice and so rare, can you bear the risk of wearing it? I can see wearing it because watches are meant to be used. I can also see preserving it pristinely in a display case or a bank vault. Regardless, it looks pretty darn wonderful to me. Rega...

I'm wearing it right now...

By: G99 : September 25th, 2012-08:43

I'm wearing it right now Jon. I see no issue with wearing it as the most delicate bit is the hesalite caseback which i assume is irreplacable and that is against my wrist. I'll be careful when i wear it, but my lifestyle is not that hard on watches. As yo...

Just joined this forum in time...

By: deloid : September 25th, 2012-07:14

In time to get a peek at this rare beauty! Congrats on this fine looking and unusual watch! Dean

Thanks Dean. G...

By: G99 : September 25th, 2012-08:43

Thanks Dean. G

What is really impressive...

By: mac_omega : September 25th, 2012-08:26

Hi Graham, What is really impressive is that the back hesalit cover is nearly invisible... one can enjoy the sight of the movement in full. nice watch you lucky guy! best erich

Gee Erich you make me...

By: G99 : September 25th, 2012-08:45

Gee Erich you make me blush :) I think the nice polish job on the back makes the watch. Best Graham

"Oh, what . . .

By: Dr No : September 25th, 2012-12:11

. . . a lucky man . . . . . . he was" . . .

i happen to love that song Art

By: G99 : September 25th, 2012-12:44

I get more and more confused ....

By: bimbeano : September 25th, 2012-12:38

... have i seen this watch already at my local B&B ? I can't tell anymore, i've seen so many by now :-). Fact is that this indeed looks (even if you don't know) pretty exclusive ... is that a case back ala Glashutte Sixties a bit ? Greetz from Timbukt...

nope, you've not seem this in the flesh

By: G99 : September 25th, 2012-12:46

I've only had it a few weeks and its been away 2 weeks. You can handle with care in a few weeks:) G

Great watch!

By: kyle L : September 25th, 2012-12:42

Nice job on the overhaul as well. I have a display back on my 2577 but it's not an original. ;) ...

This is a very special...

By: G99 : September 25th, 2012-12:51

This is a very special display back Kyle. Made for a monocoque cased seamaster deville in very small numbers. I do like your display back and wish i could find someone to make them for me to show off some of the 60's handwind movements i have. Best G

Nice to know that.......

By: aroma : September 26th, 2012-06:56

all's well after the inspection/service - a cracking find Graham Cheers

Thanks Andrew. Cant remember if...

By: G99 : September 26th, 2012-07:19

Thanks Andrew. Cant remember if you've seen it, but if not you'll see it again soon. Best G

A beauty

By: halkcb : September 28th, 2012-20:26

love the movement and the "invisible" back what prompted you to pursue this? enjoy best henry

hi Henry, there were several good reason which i will explain

By: G99 : September 29th, 2012-01:38

Firstly, if you look at the original post by clicking the link you'll get a good idea, but basically, like lots of us vintage omega fans i had heard of the kleerback without knowing too much as there isnt that much info available. Then i listed another wa...

Very well

By: halkcb : September 29th, 2012-19:54

explained---much appreciated---didn't know about this model before! And the bonus was it was a 1964 and a fine addition to your 64s! best henry

That was a very big...

By: G99 : September 30th, 2012-00:17

That was a very big bonus, but i would have taken it even if the year was wrong. No one really knows how many were made, but going on the calibre 560 ratio of approx 300 per model then taking into account that its a 560 adjusted movement and a lot of them...