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Dream99 · 18 December 2011, 09:50 AM

Hi. Today Ive been busy taking photos of my Omega Deville Chronoscope. Probably not the best known of Omega watches but none the less a lovely piece, at least I think it is.

All the best Alan

sleddog · 18 December 2011, 09:58 AM

Nice clean pictures Alan...

Definately a stunning watch!!

FeelingTheBlues · 18 December 2011, 12:57 PM

I remember trying one of those in Rose Gold in Switzerland, that DeVille is beautiful and your pictures do it great justice!

Trev · 18 December 2011, 01:09 PM

Those are some excellent shots, thanks for posting

Dweller of the Sea · 19 December 2011, 09:31 PM

Love the new dial design.
Not often you see the Deville, but I love them.

Its cousin says hi

johnbeth · 19 December 2011, 09:39 PM

Nice!

chicagofan · 20 December 2011, 11:31 AM

Very nice.

gaopa · 20 December 2011, 11:38 AM

Alan, your photography is simply outstanding! Cheers, Bill P.

Dream99 · 20 December 2011, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dweller of the Sea

Love the new dial design.
Not often you see the Deville, but I love them.

Its cousin says hi

Hi Cousin, you are a very good looking relation. Can you tell me about yourself and how old you are ?

Dream99 · 20 December 2011, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by gaopa

Alan, your photography is simply outstanding! Cheers, Bill P.

Hi Bill. Thank you so much for your very kind comments over the past week or so regarding my posts and photos. I am so happy and pleased to read them. Thank you.
I ran out of time during my short holiday and never had time to photograph my final watch, my Constellation, I will do this over the Christmas period along with my new Aqua Terra. Have agreat Christmas Bill.

Dweller of the Sea · 21 December 2011, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Dream99

Hi Cousin, you are a very good looking relation. Can you tell me about yourself and how old you are ?

I bought it about 9-10 years ago. Its a ref. 4650.20.32.
I have been thinking about getting the newer black dial and hands
(ref. 4657.50.31), but I think I prefer the classic silver dial/layout.

Every time I wear it, it is +2 seconds a day. Always. Never been serviced or regulated. Guess co-axial works

I recently saw the 4850.30.37 (steel with grey dial and brown calf strap), and almost bought it. (thinking about it at the moment)
I like that the chronoscope design makes a classic watch very sporty.

Great pictures btw

cajunron · 29 December 2011, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Dweller of the Sea

I bought it about 9-10 years ago. Its a ref. 4650.20.32.
I have been thinking about getting the newer black dial and hands
(ref. 4657.50.31), but I think I prefer the classic silver dial/layout.

Every time I wear it, it is +2 seconds a day. Always. Never been serviced or regulated. Guess co-axial works

I recently saw the 4850.30.37 (steel with grey dial and brown calf strap), and almost bought it. (thinking about it at the moment)
I like that the chronoscope design makes a classic watch very sporty.

Great pictures btw

I don't mean to threadjack, but that is one awesome looking Omega, Dweller of the Sea!

dddrees · 29 December 2011, 04:21 AM

Great looking pictures, nice and unique looking watch Alan. The date window is definitely different looking.

s.justinlee · 1 January 2012, 02:10 AM

lots going on on that dial.
I like it!
congrats and thanks for sharing

watchdaddy1 · 1 January 2012, 03:09 AM

Great shots...

77T · 1 January 2012, 07:26 AM

Those pics do it justice - but I think I'd need a degree to read it. I'm down to simple watches the older I get!

slcbbrown · 1 January 2012, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dweller of the Sea

I bought it about 9-10 years ago. Its a ref. 4650.20.32.
I have been thinking about getting the newer black dial and hands
(ref. 4657.50.31), but I think I prefer the classic silver dial/layout.

Every time I wear it, it is +2 seconds a day. Always. Never been serviced or regulated. Guess co-axial works

I recently saw the 4850.30.37 (steel with grey dial and brown calf strap), and almost bought it. (thinking about it at the moment)
I like that the chronoscope design makes a classic watch very sporty.

Great pictures btw

Both of the Deville's are great looking. I've not seen this watch before. They have a nice vintage-chrono look to them. Had you covered the names, I would have guessed a lot of other brands before I said Omega.

I wouldn't change that silver dial-- it's perfect.

azguy · 2 January 2012, 02:18 AM

Those watches are amazing; what's the cost compared to a Daytona

Just incredible photography too

brkanand · 2 January 2012, 02:19 AM

Super shots! Well done!

Dweller of the Sea · 2 January 2012, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by slcbbrown

Both of the Deville's are great looking. I've not seen this watch before. They have a nice vintage-chrono look to them. Had you covered the names, I would have guessed a lot of other brands before I said Omega.

I wouldn't change that silver dial-- it's perfect.

Thanks

I have always liked the DeVille models with this case design (started about 1999). They have also made some non-chronograph models, which are also very beautiful.

The design is actually very old, started in 1946

Dream99 · 2 January 2012, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by azguy

Those watches are amazing; what's the cost compared to a Daytona

Just incredible photography too

Thank you John. Well, compared to the cheapest Daytona around £4000 less.

m5blitzer · 2 January 2012, 12:58 PM

Great pics and many thanks for sharing. I happen to have the SS model with the ivory dial. Keeps perfect time.

18 December 2011, 09:58 AM	#2
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,930	Nice clean pictures Alan... Definately a stunning watch!! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

18 December 2011, 12:57 PM	#3
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	I remember trying one of those in Rose Gold in Switzerland, that DeVille is beautiful and your pictures do it great justice! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

29 December 2011, 04:21 AM	#13
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Great looking pictures, nice and unique looking watch Alan. The date window is definitely different looking. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

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77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 41,948	Those pics do it justice - but I think I'd need a degree to read it. I'm down to simple watches the older I get! __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

18 December 2011, 01:09 PM	#4
Trev "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: AU Watch: Ω 2599.80 Posts: 387	Those are some excellent shots, thanks for posting

19 December 2011, 09:31 PM	#5
Dweller of the Sea "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: EU Watch: ing TRF Posts: 576	Love the new dial design. Not often you see the Deville, but I love them. Its cousin says hi

19 December 2011, 09:39 PM	#6
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	Nice!

20 December 2011, 11:31 AM	#7
chicagofan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Howard Location: Chicago Posts: 3,588	Very nice.

20 December 2011, 11:38 AM	#8
gaopa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: .. Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 1,820	Alan, your photography is simply outstanding! Cheers, Bill P.

1 January 2012, 02:10 AM	#14
s.justinlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Justin Location: california Posts: 349	lots going on on that dial. I like it! congrats and thanks for sharing

1 January 2012, 03:09 AM	#15
watchdaddy1 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: William Location: Az Watch: strap whore Posts: 1,194	Great shots...

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azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Those watches are amazing; what's the cost compared to a Daytona Just incredible photography too

2 January 2012, 02:19 AM	#19
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,052	Super shots! Well done!

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m5blitzer Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Midwest, USA Watch: Enough is enough!! Posts: 597	Great pics and many thanks for sharing. I happen to have the SS model with the ivory dial. Keeps perfect time.

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