Omega Stories: Exceptional Value - The De Ville Cal 9300 Hour Vision Chronograph

[dsio]

I’ve previously singled out the De Ville Prestige Chronograph as the best value modern Omega chronograph on the used market. The Hour Vision Chronograph powered by Calibre 9300 is a superb modern watch that comes in a close second, representing exceptional value to collectors. [..]

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[Vespasiano]

Hello! I recently read this article and decided to take the plunge and buy a black dial on bracelet from Japan. It's on its way to me now but I already know I will be needing links for it to fit properly. Does anyone know the bracelet reference so I can look up the correct links? I appreciate any help very much. Thanks in advance!

 

[dsio]

V Vespasiano

Hello! I recently read this article and decided to take the plunge and buy a black dial on bracelet from Japan. It's on its way to me now but I already know I will be needing links for it to fit properly. Does anyone know the bracelet reference so I can look up the correct links? I appreciate any help very much. Thanks in advance!

The bracelet on these is marked 1677 / 748

 

[MSNWatch]

This deville chronograph is an exceptional value. I have owned the white/silver dial version on bracelet for several years and have considered also buying the black dial version. And that's on top of owning a black dial deville annual calendar and the first generation black dial hour vision! I just happen to think that the deville line especially the sapphire glass cased models are some of the best bang for your buck modern watches in the under $10k market.

 

[Vespasiano]

Thank you very much for the information!

dsio

The bracelet on these is marked 1677 / 748

 

[MSNWatch]

When you handle these models in the flesh to me they have a higher fit and finish level than the current market deville watches. Especially for the sapphire case versions. I would say the same thing regarding the bracelet.

 

[dsio]

MSNWatch

When you handle these models in the flesh to me they have a higher fit and finish level than the current market deville watches. Especially for the sapphire case versions. I would say the same thing regarding the bracelet.

One of these went recently on eBay for $2,100 which is just insane value for the quality of watch, on bracelet no less. They’re going every day in Japan for about $3,100 USD in decent shape on bracelet buy it now, so the ones selling at auction go for considerably less.

It’s really just that the De Ville gets chronically overlooked, and Omega never put much effort into marketing it but this and the regular 3-hand Hour Vision with Sapphire case are a far better buy than a used Datejust or anything else in that segment at a far more approachable price point.

Even my two favorite enormously high depreciation brands, JLC and GO don’t offer anything quite as good that cheap.

 

[dsio]

Also this one going no reserve tomorrow:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/235750331472

 

[MSNWatch]

dsio

One of these went recently on eBay for $2,100 which is just insane value for the quality of watch, on bracelet no less. They’re going every day in Japan for about $3,100 USD in decent shape on bracelet buy it now, so the ones selling at auction go for considerably less.

It’s really just that the De Ville gets chronically overlooked, and Omega never put much effort into marketing it but this and the regular 3-hand Hour Vision with Sapphire case are a far better buy than a used Datejust or anything else in that segment at a far more approachable price point.

Even my two favorite enormously high depreciation brands, JLC and GO don’t offer anything quite as good that cheap.

I've already fallen down the rabbit hole with this watches having recently obtained my fourth one! Even though I know what to expect I always still marvel at how nice and well built they feel in hand when they arrive.

 

[redoctopus]

Nice thread. The navy dial version of this was my Omega grail for sooo long.