DE VILLE TRÉSOR 125TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION

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Never can understand collectors who get hung up because the screw slots don't line up. The Royal Oak screws are not screws, of course, but bolts that fit into the bezel and are secured from the back by real screws. But those screws on the back never line up, it is almost impossible to make screws that will consistently line up when the proper torque is applied. That was true for Omega casebacks as well which is why they introduced the NAIAD locking system which allows for consistent orientation of the caseback . I've known people who get upset that the screws in the movement aren't aligned. I just can't be bothered by those sort of details.
Agreed
 
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Funny to see that Omega's latest release is being completely overlooked and that, after 4 or 5 replies, we end up discussing another watchmaker's product.
 
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Funny to see that Omega's latest release is being completely overlooked and that, after 4 or 5 replies, we end up discussing another watchmaker's product.

Blame @BenBagbag, he started it!

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And I don't mind thread drift if it has even the most tenuous link to the original post.
 
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Funny to see that Omega's latest release is being completely overlooked and that, after 4 or 5 replies, we end up discussing another watchmaker's product.
I guess the watch just isn't very exciting and, honestly, I fail to see the link to the original Omega caliber.
 
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my wife said..oh pretty! I have the perfect purse and boots to match that dial/strap.. 😵‍💫 and the "is not going to happen" thought occupied my mind..😜
Wow .... Your wife has cracked the code!
 
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Funny to see that Omega's latest release is being completely overlooked and that, after 4 or 5 replies, we end up discussing another watchmaker's product.

Us plebian forum members aren't their target demographic. I doubt you'll ever see this watch in WRUW thread.

How many of these do you actually think they're selling? I'd guess less than 50 total. And that's a conservative estimate...
 
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Us plebian forum members aren't their target demographic. I doubt you'll ever see this watch in WRUW thread.

How many of these do you actually think they're selling? I'd guess less than 50 total. And that's a conservative estimate...

I agree with you. They probably won't sell that many although 50 seems a very conservative number, despite the price (c.15k€ I have heard). But I guess Omega's main objective here is to occupy the media space, isn't it?
 
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I would not be so sure. Watches with enamel dial have their supporters and it is not the first time Omega offers the Tresor model with enamel dial.

Personnally, I enjoy a Tresor with a blue enamel dial, that I presented on this forum almost 4 years ago.

Hereafter with a Seiko Presage



I found also difficult to discuss the appeal of such watches without having seeing in real as it is very difficult to render the vibes and depth of enamel on a photo. I am convinced that these watches must be enjoyed in the flesh.

And I hope I will have the opportunity to see this 125th anniversary edition with its burgundy red dial although I am a bit dubious about the combo with yellow gold.
 
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@Xtof One question if I may: are you certain your dial and this new release's dial are made of enamel? If I'm correct, enamel is a quite a difficult (hence expensive) material to work. So I would tend to believe that these dials are lacquered and not made of enamel, just like mine is lacquered (and it truly looks like enamel).
 
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Another question. We often see that vintage enamel dials get cracks in them. Is that possible with these modern pieces being made today?
 
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@Xtof One question if I may: are you certain your dial and this new release's dial are made of enamel?
Omega explicitly mentioned that the blue dial was also “Enamel”. The perceived quality is indeed very high.

Another question. We often see that vintage enamel dials get cracks in them. Is that possible with these modern pieces being made today?

It is the paradox of enamel. No alteration in time ... but less resistant to shocks. However, my watchmaker told me that most of the cracks are not caused by normal wear but made by watchmakers during service as they “force” a bit when they remove the dial as they are used to do with normal dials.
 
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Can we please keep the focus of this thread to the watch at hand. Thanks
 
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Dang, this, a yellow Schumacher Speedy and a green Rolex sub would make an interesting watch box.
 
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Funny to see that Omega's latest release is being completely overlooked and that, after 4 or 5 replies, we end up discussing another watchmaker's product.
I would guess that it's because perhaps others are like me and see it as gaudy at best, and ugly at worst.