Besides, I know some of you guys out there are fancy, and we’ve got all of you covered today.

The Omega De Ville was originally a Seamaster sub series, but it broke away in the late ’60s, as Seamaster went in the dive direction and De Ville continued representing Omega in the classic dress watch realm.

As with the other entries on this list, there are many remixes of this line’s original design. And as with the others, we’re sticking to the simplest design that most resembles its forefathers.

The case is unobtrusive, with a clean elegant bezel and stately Roman numerals at 12, three, six, and nine. The face is mostly empty which gives a vintage feel since minimalism is rare in contemporary men’s watch faces. At 36.8mm and 42mm lug to lug, it’s a classy option for men with smaller wrists.

The seven-link chain bracelet looks opulent but not over-the-top, especially in stainless steel. It’s reminiscent of older rice-bead bracelets that Omega used to do a lot more of. 

The De Ville isn’t just a line of handsome faces though, as it features the horologically respectable Co-Axial escapement just like the Constellation, and a sapphire crystal.

Regardless, the De Ville Prestige is one of the lowest dollar points of entry for new contemporary Omega watches. If you decide to top it off with add-ons, like a two-tone bracelet or jewels, you can too easily slide out of the entry-level category, as well as the timeless category.

This watch isn’t seen out in the wild as often as its sportier cousins are. If you opt for the De Ville Prestige, you’ll likely catch the eye of specialists, excited to see such a rarity and impressed by your ability to discern quality and history over price tag. 

Conclusion

Now that you know how attainable entry-level Omega watches can be, I hope you’ll have fun finding your inaugural watch.