4646.30.32 LE Deville redgold

I may be doing something wrong...

I've been searching the forum without finding any reference to the 4646.30.32 LE Redgold Deville.
https://www.omegawatches.com.hk/en-hk/watch-omega-de-ville-co-axial-chronometer-46463032



By my account its an interesting watch to look at so I'm curious if my technical ineptitude is showing or if this piece really hasn't been discussed?

Although I'm certajnly no guru of web searches i'm surprised at how little information seems to be readily available. (Hoping others may be able to point me in the right direction).

From what is easily findable, appears to be a 2004 model run LE with 699 released.

The photos included are from a watchuseek sale posting currently listed.(not sure if I should be linking to it's origin or not)

While I'm not a huge fan of its sale price, I appreciate the nod to omegas more vintage case style and the kind of stark pie pan dial.

I particularly like the addition of these "fins" off the lugs.
While I'm certainly not the most experienced person on this forum I've been staring at a lot of vintage omega watches recently and I cant think of any other models with this feature. (I'm hoping someone can correct me)

I'd be curious if folks are aware of similar case models that's have been produced since I don't have LE funds at this time.

Overall I think it's nice. But I don't think it necessarily does justice to the classic pieces it draws inspiration from. It doesn't quite tickle my brain the same way as when I look at one of these.



Anyhow looking forward to hearing people's opinions.

Things I like:
-The lug "fins"(is there a proper term for this?)
-I appreciate they shrunk the 3oclock Roman's to better fit the date window.
-Seems relatively well balanced despite the date window.
-I think the sub dial suits this particular piece
-The coffin shaped indices have a good set distance from the dial edge

There is some interest and discussion on the similar De Ville Hour Vision on here, but that is mostly because of the rarity of using sapphire as a case material. I bet there has been some chatter about these early DeVilles. They were where Omega chose to launch their first co-axial movements if memory serve and also the armadillo/brick type bracelet used on some in has its fans.

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This is my 4841.31.32 with a similar, but larger case shape. I like the blued chrono hands that is hard to capture in photos. I don't have the watch with me, so I'm sharing the stock photo from Omega:

https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/watch-omega-de-ville-co-axial-chronograph-48413132

Yea, these are nice. I went down a rabbit home last night trying to find as may models as I could with this case shape.

That looks good on the leather I also like them with these brick road bracelets.