The next pick is a rare bird but a lovely one. I wrote a lengthy article on the UK perfect replica Omega De Ville Chronograph ref. 145.018 watches and expressed my love for the watch. It’s an awesome chronograph that was in production from 1968 to 1970 and was one of the first Omega models powered by caliber 861. This cam-actuated chronograph caliber replaced the column-wheel caliber 321 and famously powered the Moonwatch, among other Omega classics. The De Ville ref. 145.018 is a beautiful classic three-register chronograph with a 35.5mm case with a 13.5mm thickness and a modest 40mm lug-to-lug.
The case with its pump-style pushers has the same sporty flair as the Rolex “Pre-Daytona” ref. 6238, which I also adore. There’s a big difference, though: you can actually get the best fake Omega watches at a decent price. The case was combined with different dials that will determine whether you can get one within our €5K budget. The gray-dial version with colorfully accented sub-dials that I featured in the mentioned article is a very rare bird. The same goes for the rare blue-dial version. But the versions with white and silver dials are readily available for friendlier prices within the budget.
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Don’t immediately reject it if you find a ref. 145.018 that only has the Seamaster designation on the dial. UK Cheap super clone Omega watches made the De Ville models a separate collection in 1967. Before that, they used to be part of the Seamaster collection. While the ref. 145.018 was officially introduced in 1968, it was a transitional period, so Omega also created some versions with a Seamaster dial, and some combined the “Seamaster” and “De Ville” wording. I do not have a preference, so I would be fine with any dial if it’s in good condition.
Most of the De Ville Chronographs you will find nowadays come with leather straps. But I would try to get my hands on the original bracelet because it gives the 1:1 wholesale replica watches that extra visual presence I want. Plus, I like the charm of a folded vintage Omega bracelet.