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New Omega Tresor Manual Wind 18K Cal 8511 Basel 2014

tomvox1
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For me this case shape/layout reminds me more of a 2619 or similar.
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(Image from UK Bay sale)
Date seems superfluous (as it does on the Patek Scientific IMO) but what are you gonna do.
Seems Omega are making good on putting their a-mag movement in a wide range across model lines.
Which is great... until you wonder why you've bought the Aqua Terra >15k Gauss when all the other watches have the same performance capabilities.
Some super powers should remain exclusive, IMO, but I respect Omega's reaching for something to really distinguish them from the competition.
All in all a pretty handsome watch though I'm sure the MSRP will be ridiculously high.
Best,
T.
 
Dr No
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I'm not sure how much closer Omega could've gotten to recreating the gestalt of their golden era.

Precious metal isn't in the cards, but I'm a patient kinda guy, and willing to wait for the right iteration, preferably without calendar function. A black engraved dial and small seconds would be irresistible.

Art
 
John R Smith
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Trev Trev
Ok, this time you guys really do sound like a group of grumpy old men 😀

But Trevor, I am a grumpy old man 😉
 
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citizenrich citizenrich
It's very difficult to print a "clous de Paris" dial, evidenced by this watch itself. If Omega has difficulty then it must be difficult!

for a winder, I could do without the date function and would much rather have a "reserve de marche" complication.

If it is difficult to print, why just not applied? (Both the logo and the Omega script)
 
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Is this Omega emulating JLC's recent offerings with the new Tresor/SM300 and revisiting its heritage in earnest? Probably little chance of seeing thick-lugged 34-35mm seamasters coming to market any time soon, unless Longines' revived 35mm Conquest takes off in big way. I like the new tresor, but would share the general consensus on the unnecessary date and the desirability of applied logo and script.

The hands, dial markers and clou de Paris are all attractive touches, however I would hope that a number of variants might be offered over time. I see a lot of promise in these offerings, and would be hoping for further iterations in the future.

Not planning to buy the Tresor, since my trusty beater is an original from 1953 (above with my TG195), but I still find it very interesting. The SM300 is different, not sure I can resist for very long.

Conor
 
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