Blancpain Villeret UltraplatevsOmega De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate at true scale

Villeret Ultraplate

Omega De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer at true scale

De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer

Diameter

40mm

34mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

39.4mm

Thickness

8.7mm

lowest

10.1mm

Water Resistance

30m

30m

Power Reserve

100h

highest

55h

MSRP

$13,100

$8,300

lowest

Movement

1151

Omega 8800

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
34mm
Thickness
8.7mm
10.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
39.38mm
Lug Width
n/a
16mm
Material
Steel
Steel & Sedna Gold

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
Dial Color
n/a
Silver

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
1151
Omega 8800
Power Reserve
100h
55h
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$13,100
$8,300
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate

Owners are divided on the Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate, with some appreciating its applied Roman numerals and clean dial, while others criticize the lumed hands and find it too minimal. The 40mm dress watch is considered an affordable entry into Blancpain's classical collection and good value on the pre-owned market. Some find its design dated, while others praise its slim, pure aesthetic and creamy dial. Overall, owners value the Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate for its classic design and accessible price point within the brand's offerings.

Omega De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer

Owners widely praise the Omega De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer for its beauty and build quality at its price point, with many noting its sophisticated ability to play with light due to its "linen" dial and transforming hands and indices. Reviewers highlight the Master Chronometer upgrade and the 34mm automatic model's flat dial with a date window, powered by the Omega 8800 calibre. Some owners find the movement ticking louder than other watches, and a few commenters express a preference for vintage Omega models or alternatives for better value. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Omega De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer highly for its elegant design and light-reactive dial features.

From video reviewers

The sun-brushed blue dial with cabochon indexes and Roman numerals is a key aesthetic highlight. The Master Chronometer certified movement offers robust accuracy and anti-magnetism.

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