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Omega De Ville Prestige 32.7mm Stainless Steel
Ref. 42410332001001
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Stepping up in the same colour and case shape
The De Ville line traces its roots to Omega's dress watches of the 1960s, and this 32.7mm version carries that inheritance without revision. Inside sits the Calibre 2500, the movement that brought George Daniels's Co-Axial escapement into series production — a mechanism designed to reduce friction at the point where most movements wear first, and certified to COSC chronometer tolerances as a result. The case is 9.33mm thin, which for an automatic with genuine credentials is quietly remarkable: it disappears beneath a cuff and sits flat against the wrist in a way that heavier dress watches, however well finished, simply cannot. The black dial is laid out in two tiers, the inner field dropping slightly from the chapter ring, with polished Roman numerals and dauphine hands that catch angled light without demanding it. There is no lume applied — nor should there be on a watch of this character. The Prestige bracelet adjusts by adding or removing individual pinned links, which takes a few minutes to do properly but holds its fit precisely once set.
- Reference
- 42410332001001
- Brand
- Omega
- Collection
- De Ville
- Case size
- 32.7mm
- Case thickness
- 9.33mm
- Lug width
- 16mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Automatic
- Calibre
- 2500
- Functions
- Date
- Water resistance
- 30m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Folding clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Condition
- Pre-owned
- Retailer
- Mappin & Webb
Additional specifications
- Lug-to-lug
- 37.60mm
- Power reserve
- 48 hours
Learn more about Omega
Louis Brandt began assembling pocket watches in La Chaux-de-Fonds in 1848. His sons moved production to Biel in 1880 and, in 1894, released a calibre whose parts were fully interchangeable and which could be serviced by any watchmaker with standard tools. They named it Omega. The movement was successful enough that the company took its name.
Omega's history is bound up with measurement in public. It became official timekeeper of the Olympic Games in 1932 and has held the role for most Games since, which drove genuine engineering: photo-finish cameras, touchpads in swimming pools, and the timing systems that made hundredths of a second meaningful.
NASA qualified the Speedmaster for manned spaceflight in 1965 after testing chronographs from several manufacturers to destruction, and it was on Buzz Aldrin's wrist on the lunar surface in 1969. The watch has never been substantially redesigned.
The Seamaster line dates to 1948 and covers everything from dress watches to saturation diving instruments. Omega's technical position strengthened considerably after 1999 with the adoption of George Daniels' co-axial escapement, the first genuinely new escapement to reach series production in two centuries, and more recently through Master Chronometer certification testing resistance to magnetic fields at 15,000 gauss.
The company has been part of the Swatch Group since its formation.
- 1848
- Louis Brandt starts assembling watches in La Chaux-de-Fonds.
- 1894
- The Omega calibre gives the company its name.
- 1932
- Becomes official timekeeper of the Olympic Games.
- 1948
- The Seamaster line is introduced.
- 1965
- NASA qualifies the Speedmaster for manned spaceflight.
- 1999
- The co-axial escapement enters series production.
Also in 6 collections
This watch appears in the Omega De Ville range (6), Stainless Steel Watches (2,605), Automatic Watches (1,455), Watches Under 37mm (1,359), Women's Watches (1,249) and Pre-Owned, Ex-Display & Vintage Watches (259).
What the specifications mean
A mechanical watch for everyday wear.
Strengths
- 32.7mm wears small and slips under any cuff
- 37.6mm lug-to-lug keeps the 32.7mm case wearable
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- Sits in the lower half of Omega's range as we list it
Worth knowing
- 30m means keeping it away from water
Omega De Ville Prestige alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | 42410332001001 | L23574786 | W6701005 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,450 | £1,595 | £2,950 |
| Case size | 32.7mm | 34mm | 36mm |
| Water resistance | 30m | 30m | 30m |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet |
| Power reserve | 48 hours | 72 hours | — |
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
No. At 30m it will survive rain and handwashing, but not submersion of any kind.
Will the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Does it need a battery?
No. It is automatic — the motion of your wrist winds it, and there is no cell to replace.
How long does it run for when it's not worn?
About 48 hours fully wound — enough to survive a night off the wrist, but not a full weekend.
What size strap does it take?
16mm. Any strap of that width will fit, and on most modern watches quick-release bars make the swap a two-minute job with no tools.
Will it fit my wrist?
Lug-to-lug is 37.60mm, which suits wrists from roughly 15cm (6 inches) upward.
Lug-to-lug decides fit more than case diameter does.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as women's.
Cheapest place to buy
Mappin & Webb at £2,450, pre-owned. No UK retailer we track lists this reference new.
Is this available new?
Not from the UK retailers we track. This reference is listed as pre-owned only, at £2,450 from Mappin & Webb. A pre-owned watch has been worn, and is normally sold under the retailer’s own warranty rather than the manufacturer’s.
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