Omega De Ville Tresor: An Unexpected Encounter and Collector's Review

Echi · 2024-11-13T14:55:11Z

Explore the Omega De Ville Tresor with Echi's review. Insights on its 40mm size, manual wind movement, and value, plus collector debate on design and pricing.

Echi

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Echi's unexpected encounter with the Omega De Ville Tresor offers a fresh perspective on a line often overshadowed by Omega's sportier offerings. His detailed observations on its design, wearability, and value proposition provide a valuable starting point for collectors considering this elegant manual-wind timepiece. This article delves into the community's nuanced reactions to the Tresor's aesthetic and market positioning.

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Dropped by the Omega AD to finally check out the regular Speedmaster. Sadly, the AD had zero speedies so I meandered from display case to display case and saw this Omega De Ville Tresor.

I’m not in the market for these sorts of watches but this one caught my interest. It’s not a bad watch except for 2 things:

1- 40mm was too big on my under 7” wrist for an all dial, white dial watch

2- I’m not that averse to date dials but for the Tresor line, I prefer it to be without. Given the elegant case and dial design, it would be akin to putting a date window on a JLC MUT.

Anyway, the other features are quite appealing:

20mm lugs width
10mm thickness
manual wind
72 hr power reserve

At around 7k usd, it’s not a bad value proposition.

Watch by Omega, Tresor, Speedmaster, Jaeger-LeCoultre, De Vile

Watch by Omega, Tresor, Speedmaster, Jaeger-LeCoultre, De Vile

Key Points from the Discussion

The Omega De Ville Tresor line, intended for dress occasions, features a fully polished case, which some collectors believe could benefit from the addition of matte finishing for a more versatile aesthetic.
Despite having a small wrist, some collectors find the 40mm size of the Tresor, including variations with central seconds, to be quite attractive and wearable.
The slender hour markers contribute to a perceived 'emptiness' on the dial, and Omega's other Tresor line with a small seconds subdial and darker color palette has not garnered significant attention, reinforcing that Speedmaster and Seamaster remain Omega's core sellers.
There is a strong desire among collectors for Omega to offer the De Ville Tresor design in a slightly reduced case size, specifically around 38mm, to better suit a wider range of wrist sizes.
The retail price of the Omega De Ville Tresor is a point of contention, with some arguing that online discounts have significantly impacted its value proposition and AD sales.

The Discussion

BlueMo

Nov 13, 2024

I like this model.

Too slender hour markers add to the emptiness of the dial. Omega has another Tresor line with small seconds subdial with darker color palette but it never caught enough attention. Let’s face it: Speedmaster and Seamaster are their bread and butter.

BlueMo

Nov 13, 2024

You are right

Omage should offer this design in a slightly reduced case (38mm.. Any one?) On the other hand, allow me to disagree with your point about the retail price for this piece (online discounts killed it for AD sales). Just my personal view..

Dr No

Nov 13, 2024

Agreed on reduction in size, with the additional proviso . . .

. . . of adding some matte finishing to the case. The latest AT is another compelling design . . . . . . that could benefit from a traditional case with matte surfaces in conjunction with polished. The Trèsor line is supposed to be for dress occasions, so I get the point of a fully polished case; matte finishing is more of a personal preference. How many guys do you know who have a t-shirt collection and no suits?

amanico

Nov 13, 2024

Nicely captured! As for the T Shirts collection, I know only one guy, and he is here. :))))

Dr No

Nov 13, 2024

Guilty . . .

. . . as charged, Counselor.

amanico

Nov 13, 2024

And very well charged. At the maximum. :)))