Omega separated the De Ville line from the Seamaster collection in 1967 because the brand needed a dedicated dress watch category, and it later introduced the Prestige series in 1994. Reference 424.10.33.20.56.002 continues the 1994 Prestige design language because it pairs a 33mm stepped stainless steel case with a 7-row multi-link steel bracelet.
The watch houses the automatic Co-Axial Caliber 2500, which reduces sliding friction in the escapement because it uses radial impulses to maintain COSC chronometer accuracy across a 48-hour power reserve. Beneath the domed sapphire crystal, the grey opaline dial displays a silk pattern with 6 diamond markers, blued Roman numerals, blued feuille hands, and a date window at 6 o'clock.
Founded in 1848 by Louis Brandt in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, the company that would become Omega established its identity with the 1894 introduction of the 19-ligne 'Omega' calibre. This movement was a landmark in industrial watchmaking, utilizing interchangeable components to streamline production and repair—a philosophy of accessible precision that continues to define the brand.
Omega cemented its reputation for robust accuracy through its role as the Official Timekeeper for the Olympic Games since 1932 and, most famously, through the Speedmaster Professional's flight qualification by NASA, which culminated in its journey to the Moon.
In the modern era, the brand's most significant contribution has been the industrialization of the co-axial escapement, an invention by Dr. George Daniels that fundamentally reduces friction within the calibre for superior long-term chronometric stability. Typified by purpose-driven design, Omega's collections—from the abyssal-depth Seamaster to the iconic Speedmaster—are archetypes of the professional tool watch, balancing legible aesthetics with advanced material science and anti-magnetic properties through its Master Chronometer certification.
Overall Grade: 8 / 10 | Great Condition, Visible Wear Production: 2022 Contents: Full-set Genre: Dress Watch
Size: 33mm Thickness: approx. 9mm Lug Width: approx. 16mm
Case: Stainless steel, mirrored case sides and top lugs, visible wear Bezel: Fixed, smooth stepped bezel, mirrored finish, visible wear Dial: Grey silk-patterned opaline dial, blued Roman markers, 6 diamond markers Hands: Blued slim feuille hands
Crown: Stainless steel, fluted, push/pull crown, visible wear Crystal: Dome sapphire crystal, visible wear Bracelet: Multi-link Prestige bracelet, folding clasp, visible wear Caseback: Stainless steel, embossed medallion, solid, snap-on, visible wear Movement: Automatic Chronometer Caliber: 2500 Co-Axial