Beijing Watches Classic Series 24 Hours Dial Watch 40mmvsOmega De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds 41mm

Ref. beijing-classic-series-24-hours-dial-watch-40mm·MSRP $499

Ref. 434.13.41.20.02.001·MSRP $5,800
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Measurements
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Classic Series 24 Hours Dial Watch 40mm

De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds 41mm
Diameter
40.2mm
41mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47.9mm
Thickness
10.9mm
10.8mm
lowest
Water Resistance
30m
30m
Power Reserve
42h
55h
highest
MSRP
$499
lowest
$5,800
Movement
Automatic
Omega 8802
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
4 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Beijing Watches Classic Series 24 Hours Dial Watch 40mm for its beautiful dial design and excellent case and dial finishing, with one owner describing the manual winding action of the SB18/B18 movement as the best experienced. The dial finishing is noted as flawless, and the in-house manual wind caliber is well decorated for its price, with some owners reporting power reserves exceeding 100 hours, often reaching around 8 days. However, one owner found the printed numbering on this version disappointing compared to metal numbering on another variant, and some find the case and crown design basic. The movement is described as a triumph of Chinese watchmaking, though one reviewer criticized an awkward date complication implementation and incorrect guilloche bisecting the 12 indice. Overall, owners rate the Beijing Watches Classic Series 24 Hours Dial Watch 40mm highly for its captivating dial and well-finished movement at the price.
Owners widely praise the Omega De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds 41mm for its visually stunning blue dial and refined, unpretentious proportions that offer versatility across multiple settings. Reviewers note the Master Chronometer Omega 8802 calibre provides superior precision, with one owner reporting accuracy of +10 seconds per month, markedly better than previous models. Some owners find the watch too understated or too formal for everyday wear, and there are differing views on the dial's aesthetic appeal due to mixed markers and numerals. Overall, owners rate the Omega De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds 41mm highly for its versatile wearability and impressive timekeeping.
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