Omega Seamaster De Ville Caliber 321
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Omega Seamaster De Ville Caliber 321

By mustbeinsane · May 23, 2009 · 11 replies
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mustbeinsane shares his Omega Seamaster De Ville with the revered Caliber 321, sparking a discussion about the watch's aesthetic versatility and historical significance. His decision to pair it with a bracelet, along with acquiring an alternative tachymeter dial, highlights a collector's approach to personalization and preservation.

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Hi,

Just thought I would share these images with the members of this forum.Originally,this watch had/and its nomenclature was for a leather strap.I have still kept the Omega strap,but treated myself to a bracelet.Whilst I am not the greatest fan of bracelets,having hairy arms ! - I must confess,the watch seems more appropriate and 'finished' with the bracelet and I have never understood the logic of putting such a high end timepiece on anything but a bracelet.I have obtained an Omega Seamaster De Ville Chronograph dial (used),but perfect,from the same year - I think it is 1965,with the tachymetre scale,as I know some people prefer this dial on their chronographs and have kept the original strap and buckle,as stated - it gives me options,should I ever sell and means I can with these options,revert the watch back to its original issued form.Hope you enjoy.





































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MSNWatch
May 23, 2009

On being the proud owner of one of the most undervalued of vintage omegas. I think the cal. 321 seamaster chronographs are every bit as nice as the same era rolex daytonas at a fraction of their price. My latest purchase is very similar to yours. Mike Omega De Ville Chronograph Cal. 321

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mustbeinsane
May 23, 2009

Thanks Mike,nice watch you have there and hopefully our lovely members will come along shortly and add to this thread - with lots of pics please ! - The country might be going to the dogs,but they can't take away our watches !!!! Alex

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raphmeister
May 24, 2009

my cal 321... in a speedy though cheers raph

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G99
May 24, 2009

i have only 2 321 cal chrono's, but they are very special to me. the first is the seamaster version of the deville above, all original except glass. not sure if it came with a bracelet, but i like the vintage scuffed leather strap. First pics after service and clean up(34 years in a drawer). this one from before the clean up. the bracelet on it is a broken kreisler Accutron item which has been binned. the second is my trusty speedy 105.003. this originally came on the brown leather strap that wa

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Bill Sohne
May 24, 2009

HI Guys First generation Seamaster Chronograph.... and a later one ( which I sold off years ago...)... Good Hunting Bill Sohne

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mustbeinsane
May 24, 2009

Hi guys,just let me say a big thanks you for your posts and some lovely 321's - I concur with a fellow member,that this is one of the most under-rated watches produced by Omega - given the cost of producing this movement and quality of workmanship and engineering,if this watch was produced today,this watch would likely set you back around £3000 - £5000 I guess.It is the clean lines,well designed dial and uncluttered design,that make this a winner - keep them posts coming ! Alex

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