Mezei Watch Company Midnight FumevsOmega De Ville Tresor Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds 40mm

Ref. 435.13.40.21.03.002·MSRP $8,700
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Measurements
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Midnight Fume

De Ville Tresor Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds 40mm
Diameter
40mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
44.8mm
lowest
Thickness
11mm
10.1mm
lowest
Water Resistance
50m
highest
30m
Power Reserve
n/a
72h
MSRP
$665
lowest
$8,700
Movement
Miyota 9015
Omega 8926
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
5 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
The Mezei Watch Company Midnight Fume is widely praised for its dial, which owners describe as a deep, interesting simplicity with no logo, text, or indexes, featuring only hands and a date window at 6 o'clock. Owners also highlight its excellent value and wearability, finding it a versatile watch for everyday and business-casual wear. One owner notes the watch is difficult to find on the second-hand market. Overall, owners rate the Mezei Watch Company Midnight Fume highly for its dial design and value.
Owners widely praise the Omega De Ville Tresor Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds 40mm for its beautiful, patterned dials and elegant, thin case, with many considering it Omega's nicest current dress watch and a benchmark for value. Reviewers highlight its restrained, vintage-inspired design with modern execution, featuring a manually-wound Master Chronometer movement with excellent finishing. Some owners note the small crown can be slightly difficult to operate, and the date window on steel versions is seen by some as a detraction from its dress watch purity, though its manual-wind mechanism is praised for being exceptionally quiet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Omega De Ville Tresor Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds 40mm highly for its striking dial and sophisticated proportions at its price point.
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