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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?
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!
It’s baller and need not be saved for dress occasions only.
This is nice, the ol’ trusty 1120 (mod eta 2892) that if you ever encounter a problem with it, anyone can service it.
Classy af my dude. Wear it in good health and pass it down to your son one day!
Sweet!
That thing is mint
wear it often, it is a wrist machine!! dad must live you, and you did great in school 🫡
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.
Handsome watch, sir. Your dad has good taste, and you got a wonderful piece. Wear it in good health!
Awesome 18th bday gift. Your dad has good taste.
Happy Birthday, what a cool present and classy strap. Hope you continue wearing this priceless piece in good health for many decades to come.
Amazing
Beautiful watch and an awesome heirloom from your dad. Wear it in good health.
Good job dad.
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.