Omega "Calatrava" vs. "Tresor" Dress Watch help

lucreative · Mon. 9:50am

Hi. Been a little, but back for some discerning advice. I have a few gold Omegas, but I realized that I do not have a classic Omega dress watch. Meaning a smaller 35mm-36mm, thinner, manual wind, solid gold, sub-seconds Omega, and vintage.

So I discovered 2, mainly due to the look of the lugs, and wanted some guidance on what some OF peeps prefer.

The first Omega OT 2390 is a "Calatrava" ?, which I already have in my hands. I only saw one other example and they both were engraved by "H.A.D.I.R." as a 25 years service watch. It's 35mm, manual wind Cal 266, supposedly made in 1955, but spans from the 1940s. Solid 18k. But engraved.

The second is an Omega 2895 "Tresor" ? Same similar specs, 35mm, manual wind 267, solid 18k. Also made in the 1950s, but a newer model. Lugs are slightly different from the OT 2390, but beefier? This watch is a more common Omega dress watch, but recognizable. Not engraved.

Which do you prefer by looks and uniqueness? The first one is engraved and has a bit of patina on the dial. Or is there another option someone can share? I would prefer to only have one.

SOG53 · Mon. 5:48pm

Both are beautiful I prefer first but can’t really say why they are so similar. I would need try try each on that will tell you.
I keep looking at 18k cursive Geneve which also think fits the bill.
BTW I don’t think Calatrava name exists for Omega

Hal10000 · Mon. 7:17pm

First one for me. I like the lugs more.

lucreative · Mon. 7:46pm

SOG53
Both are beautiful I prefer first but can’t really say why they are so similar. I would need try try each on that will tell you.
I keep looking at 18k cursive Geneve which also think fits the bill.
BTW I don’t think Calatrava name exists for Omega

Yup, aware of the use of "Calatrava"-style for Omegas and even some Pateks. But technically the 2nd watch isn't a "Tresor" either. I put a ? as a placeholder for these styles of 1950 Omega true dress watches. I wonder what a better name would be to call them. Maybe it will make my search easier.

Started to take a look at the cursive Geneve 18ks per your suggestion. Beautiful as well. But are they only automatics?

The 1st watch lugs really calls to me too. I love how sharp they are and can't find anything like them on 18k Omegas.

Dan S · Mon. 7:59pm

I have a bad feeling about the second dial, but would need to see sharper photos. Pretty sure it's repainted.

The first dial appears to be embossed, which isn't my favorite, but the case looks sharp (from the front anyway) and it looks legit at first glance. The crown looks more pink than the case.

lucreative · Mon. 8:15pm

Dan S
I have a bad feeling about the second dial, but would need to see sharper photos. Pretty sure it's repainted.

The first dial appears to be embossed, which isn't my favorite, but the case looks sharp (from the front anyway) and it looks legit at first glance. The crown looks more pink than the case.

The second dial doesn't come with better pics. But the Omega text does look thick and the dial unusually clean.

With the first dial only the outside railroad track is embossed. The hour markers and numerals are applied gold indices, including the Omega Logo.

lucreative · Mon. 8:15pm

lucreative
The second dial doesn't come with better pics. But the Omega text does look thick and the dial unusually clean.

With the first dial only the outside railroad track is embossed. The hour markers and numerals are applied gold indices, including the Omega Logo.

Here's a brighter pic.

Dan S · Mon. 9:32pm

It's a nice watch, but those markers and the omega symbol still look embossed to me. If you look at them from the side with a macro lens, you might get a better view.

The outer track is not embossed obviously, it's just painted in gilt.

JimInOz · Mon. 10:44pm

Dan S
Pretty sure it's repainted.

Pretty sure you're right.

lucreative · 2026-04-14T00:08:46-0500

Dan S
It's a nice watch, but those markers and the omega symbol still look embossed to me. If you look at them from the side with a macro lens, you might get a better view.

The outer track is not embossed obviously, it's just painted in gilt.

I think I may have found where the 1st watch was previously listed. This is one of the side picture. I get some time to wear it before I make a decision. The 2nd watch is now a no-go since repainted dial is possibility.

Dan S · 2026-04-14T07:40:11-0500

lucreative
I think I may have found where the 1st watch was previously listed. This is one of the side picture. I get some time to wear it before I make a decision. The 2nd watch is now a no-go since repainted dial is possibility.

I retract my previous statement, those definitely look applied. And it also gives a better view of the lugs from the side. I like it.

lucreative · 2026-04-14T09:18:12-0500

Dan S
I retract my previous statement, those definitely look applied. And it also gives a better view of the lugs from the side. I like it.

Thank you Dan. You definetely made my decision with the 1st watch. However, you just opened a new can of possibilities with the 18k cursive Geneves. Never knew about those.

hugh162 · 2026-04-14T12:05:13-0500

lucreative
Started to take a look at the cursive Geneve 18ks per your suggestion. Beautiful as well. But are they only automatics?

The cursive Geneves come in manual and automatic. I believe the earlier ones are all manual, with automatic models added later in the early 60s.

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