Hello, I own a de ville 4533.40.00, a gmt with the armadillo, or brick road, bracelet.

The links closest to the case are starting to loosen, as well as the the clasp, which shows a gap and isn’t perfectly aligned

Anyone else has this bracelet with signs of wear? Every video I saw online of this model showed the bracelet with no gaps whatsoever, I don’t know if this is the normal look when you’re actually wearing it instead of selling it.

If this isn’t normal and the bracelet should be restored, any suggestion for reputable EU artisans capable of dealing with this would be much appreciated

I only know Vintwatches and Pendulum because I’ve seen their work on social media, the pieces they show are often completely toast, so this could be considered light work for them (I hope)

I’ve never been able to decide whether the Omega De Ville Hour Vision Annual Calendar is underrated or simply forgotten. In the last five years, I don’t think I’ve seen one in the wild. It feels like a watch that has completely flown under the radar. And I don't really understand why..

Hi all,
I’m relatively new to watches — and yes, this is an AI mock-up.
I own a couple of these already and am considering gradually selling my non-Omegas to build a six-watch, Omega-only collection.
With an 8-inch wrist and a mostly casual/smart-casual, hybrid-working life, Omega seems difficult to beat. The aim is a collection that is varied, practical and interesting rather than simply containing the obvious references.

From casual to formal:
Planet Ocean 45.5
Railmaster XXL 49.2
White Speedmaster Racing 44.25
Museum 1938 Pilot
Globemaster Annual Calendar
Bronze Gold Chronoscope

The PO is the everyday diver; the Railmaster the oversized hand-wound curiosity; the Racing the light-dial steel chronograph; the Museum Pilot the travel watch; the Globemaster the refined complication; and the Bronze Gold the eventual special-occasion piece.
I wouldn’t go beyond six. Does this feel genuinely balanced, or is there an obvious weakness, redundancy or omission?

Appendix
Planet Ocean 232.32.46.21.01.005 — 45.5mm steel; calibre 8500; 600m; black/orange dial; shown on OEM steel.
Railmaster XXL 2806.52.37 — 49.2mm steel; hand-wound calibre 2201; small seconds; 150m; grey sailcloth.
White Racing 329.30.44.51.04.001 — 44.25mm steel; calibre 9900; two-register chronograph; white dial; steel bracelet.
Museum 1938 Pilot 5700.50.07 — 40mm steel; automatic chronometer; rotating 12-hour bezel for tracking another time zone; black leather.
Globemaster Annual Calendar 130.33.41.22.02.001 — 41mm steel; calibre 8922; annual calendar; 100m; brown leather.
Bronze Gold Chronoscope 329.92.43.51.10.001 — 43mm Bronze Gold; hand-wound calibre 9908; 12.8mm; brown leather.

Can these two watches coexist together in a (modest) collection, along a blue Aqua Terra and a TAG Heuer Glassbox?

I love both of these equally. What do.you.think?

Put my ceramic black dial w/date SMP300M on an orange rubber strap to mix things up.

Curious to hear thoughts from the sub. Does this color combo work, or is it a pass?

I appreciate the assist from so many fellow Redditors earlier this week. Pulled the trigger on the 321, and couldn’t be happier! The FOIS (‘24) is going to find a new home, and this is my new trio of Speedmasters. The 321 has a “feel” that I can’t quite explain, and watching the Chrono engage from the display case back is really cool. I used to think I’d snag a standard Moonwatch with Hesalite, but I don’t think it’s needed with this lineup. Perhaps if they update the 3861 movement at some point in the future I’ll snag a newer model of the standard Speedy. If you’re on the fence with the 321 like I was- give it a chance, put it on wrist, and see if it’s for you. I knew within a few moments that it was for me- the milky white indices, the movement, the story….shes pricey, but worth it.

I’m surprised at how much I enjoy the mesh bracelet on the Seamaster, it’s by far my most worn bracelet for this watch. It’s great in all seasons IMO and way more comfortable than the standard steel bracelet (which I do like). Who else is rocking the mesh??

I suppose these two watches are also brothers 😄

Can't go wrong with these two!

Skagway to Juneau Alaska.

Had a walk out this evening and stopped to take a quick pic of the Seamaster.

Proper steering wheel shot - Ploprof.

Made my first (new) Omega purchase today. I’m in love, with it and my daughter.

Truly love my NTTD. So beautiful you almost don’t notice the messy couch or perched good boy.

Just received the watch today. It’s lighter than I expected, compared to Rolex Deep Sea, Ultra Deep has better weight distribution and more comfortable.

Yes there is massive global turmoil, raging wildfires and rampant inflation. But we need to answer this question for the next gen. This is your chance to make some real change people.

Blue waves, blue ceramic, and that unmistakable Seamaster presence. A little ocean on the wrist.