Very impressive looking watches when in mint condition with those razor sharp lines and sober, understated grey dials...although certainly an acquired taste I can imagine wearing one with a very flat, contrasting grey strap and a pair of wide flares

 

I looooove my Deauville (ref. 007).

The blue brushed dial goes from blue on day light to almost black in the evening.

The integrated bracelet tapers quite a lot which also softens the overall esthetic of the watch, and it doesn't feel you are wearing something chunky. As stated in the article, the bracelet reference is 1217/127

And it also has a "design" caseback with a very cool font


All in all, I find the Deauville has a "sophisticated elegance", compared to other more classic dress watches such as the Constellation models (from the 50s) or the cursive Genève model for example.

A sharp dogleg Constellation (ref 14900) would maybe sit in between.

But the integrated bracelet, with the sharp case angles and the minimalistic dial give the Deauville a real "je ne sais quoi"

So if you haven't noticed it yet, I'm a huge fan of this model, and I can only encourage you to join me in owning one!

Good hunt
PS: if you see a nice white dial one (007), let me know, I regret having not pulled the trigger on one a hear or so ago

 

Just a question, I really like the Deauville for its somewhat quaint looks. I’ve seen one with shattered crystal and am wondering if a replacement can be get easily?

 

I'm hoping to add this to my collection ... we'll see how it goes.

 

Did you get it?

 

I did not. Went a little stronger than I was willing to go for mostly arbitrary reasons. I nailed another watch on the forums instead. lol

 

Well, I got mine pics or it didn’t happen, right?!


Over the moon with this one. In far better condition than could be seen on the seller’s pics.

 

Congratulations!! Very nice... Such a cool watch.

Wear it in good health

 

Thanks

 

Found my 007 this past summer, at a garage sale. Let’s go. An elegant keeper.

 

Thank you dsio. The gentleman suggested $120, and I said yes.

 

Nice pick up! Great negotiation skills

I love mine, I'm sure you'll enjoy yours as much.