On Holden’s list, Probably Want At Some Point
Omega De Ville Prestige Co-Axial 39.5
The Omega De Ville Prestige Co-Axial 39.5 (424.10.40.20.03.001) is a dress watch from Omega: a 39.5 mm stainless steel case, with an automatic Omega 2500 movement and 30 m water resistance.
Its lug-to-lug length is unknown, so wrist fit can only be judged from the 39.5 mm case width.
The research has no sourced US price for it.
Specifications
From the research, with the sources for each group of facts. Unknown means no source confirmed it.
| The watch [1][2][3] | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Omega |
| Reference | 424.10.40.20.03.001 |
| Category | Dress |
| Production | Discontinued |
| Case and size [1][3] | |
| Case diameter | 39.5 mm |
| Lug to lug | Unknown |
| Thickness | Unknown |
| Lug width | Unknown |
| Case material | Stainless steel |
| Crystal | Domed sapphire, anti-reflective treatment inside |
| Water resistance | 30 m |
| Weight | Unknown |
| Movement [1][3] | |
| Movement | Omega 2500, automatic |
| Power reserve | 48 h |
| Accuracy | Chronometer certified |
| Bracelet [1][3] | |
| Bracelet or strap | Polished steel 'Prestige' bracelet |
| Clasp | Sliding clasp (per retailer listing) |
| Price and warranty (US) [2][3] | |
| List price (US) | No longer in production; official US page still live at access time without confirmed price |
| Street price (US) | $3,885 unworn 2024-dated example (single dealer listing) (August 2026) |
| Used price (US) | Not independently re-verified |
| Warranty | Original Omega warranty was 2 years on this generation per resale listing; current Omega warranty policy for new watches is 5 years and… |
Will it fit?
The research didn’t find a sourced lug-to-lug length for this watch, so the fit can’t be estimated here. If you can measure one, try it in the wrist-fit tool.
What the research found
These are the research’s judgments, scored against Holden’s priorities, not his own words.
Strengths
- Classic sun-brushed blue dial with polished applied Roman numerals at a modest secondary price [1][3]
- Co-axial chronometer movement from a full-service manufacturer [1]
- 39.5mm is a wearable modern dress size
Weaknesses
- 30m water resistance limits it to strict dress duty [1]
- Discontinued reference on the legacy cal 2500 - no METAS, 48h reserve, older architecture [1][2]
- Superseded by the 2021+ De Ville Prestige refresh, which dampens long-term desirability
Research scores, 0 to 10
| Execution and feel in the hand | 7.4 |
|---|---|
| Design identity | 7.0 |
| Value at a realistic price | 7.6 |
| Long-term ownership | 7.2 |
| Movement and engineering | 6.8 |
| Wearability and proportions | 8.0 |
| Versatility and durability | 6.0 |
| Fit with Holden's collection | 7.5 |
Also on Holden’s list
Other dress watches on his list.
Sources
- Prestige De Ville Steel Chronometer Watch 424.10.40.20.03.001 | OMEGA US omegawatches.com · read August 26, 2026
- Omega De Ville Prestige Co-Axial 39.5 424.10.40.20.03.001 | WatchCharts model page watchcharts.com · read August 26, 2026
- Omega De Ville Prestige Co-Axial Chronometer Ref. 424.10.40.20.03.001 - pre-owned listing affordableswisswatchesinc.com · read August 26, 2026
Personal research, not a source of truth. Spotted an error? Email a correction.