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[Omega] My Dad gave me his vintage Omega watch for my 18th birthday (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by DFL252006@alien.top to c/watches@style.land

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I’ve never had a watch before so for my 18th birthday, my dad gave me his watch. This is a vintage Omega De Ville Prestige from the 1995 collection. It is a 36mm so it is on the smaller side and is really dressy.

The watch originally had a metal strap that was made of gold and stainless steel however I didn’t think it suited me very much so I decided to replace it with this black Omega Alligator Strap with a Gold Buckle. I really like the black alligator strap with the gold and white watch face as I think it makes it look very classy

What are your thoughts on it?

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[–] SwoleBuddha@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Beautiful watch and an awesome heirloom from your dad. Wear it in good health.

[–] Gayguylikewatches@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

This is nice, the ol' trusty 1120 (mod eta 2892) that if you ever encounter a problem with it, anyone can service it.

[–] Tae-gun@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Leather is a great choice (technically-speaking, leather is the most formal of watch strap/bracelet materials and therefore is "dressier" than a metal bracelet, though over the past couple of decades the metal bracelet has become an acceptable substitute for leather). It works exceptionally well when you match your leather accessory/clothing (e.g. belt and shoes) colors with your watch strap for very formal occasions.

Also, happy birthday!

[–] likethevegetable@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

It's baller and need not be saved for dress occasions only.

[–] Awkward-Sale4235@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

wear it often, it is a wrist machine!! dad must live you, and you did great in school 🫡

[–] blackchilli@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

That's a classy piece. Wear it, take care of it and hand it to your son when he's 18. It'll be just as classy then.

[–] Oatmeal_Ghost@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Awesome 18th bday gift. Your dad has good taste.

[–] fijidlidi@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Sweet!

[–] niccolo321@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Amazing

[–] Due-Yogurtcloset7927@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Handsome watch, sir. Your dad has good taste, and you got a wonderful piece. Wear it in good health!

[–] Happy_Boy_29@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Happy Birthday, what a cool present and classy strap. Hope you continue wearing this priceless piece in good health for many decades to come.

[–] Schultz1966@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Very nice. Good choice of strap. I had my eye on the SS small seconds version several years ago. They even had a platinum version ref. 4021.31.01 with a guilloche dial. The small seconds versions were manual wind.

[–] Francy088@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Beautiful watch