Description
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The Omega De Ville Prestige Chronograph ref. 4540.31 represents the refined side of Omega’s catalogue — a dress chronograph from the late 1990s that combines the polished elegance of the De Ville line with genuine timing capability. Powered by the legendary Omega Cal. 861 — the same movement family used in the Speedmaster Professional — it offers horological substance beneath its sophisticated exterior.
Specifications
Brand
Omega
Reference
4540.31
Year
ca. 1998
Material
Stainless Steel
Caliber
Omega Cal. 861 Manual Chrono
1998
De Ville Prestige era
Cal. 861
Moonwatch movement family
38 mm
Elegant dress case
Moonwatch DNA dressed for a black-tie evening.
Condition:
This De Ville Prestige Chronograph presents in very good condition for its age. The stainless steel case retains its polished and brushed finish, the dial is clean and legible, and the pushers operate with the characteristic precision of the Cal. 861 layout.
The Heart:
The Omega Calibre 861 is a Lemania-based manual-wind chronograph movement with an impeccable pedigree — it is the same family as the movement used in the Speedmaster Professional that went to the moon. Its column wheel and lateral clutch provide reliable, precise chronograph function.
Guarantee:
As a pre-owned late-1990s Omega, this watch should be serviced by an Omega specialist or qualified watchmaker. Any remaining warranty depends on service history and dealer documentation.
Authenticity:
The ref. 4540.31 is identified by its De Ville case proportions, Prestige dial layout with three-register chronograph display, and the Cal. 861 movement — combining 1990s Omega elegance with genuine moon-mission movement heritage.
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Today
De Ville Chronograph Heritage
What Omega combines moonwatch movement heritage with the elegance of a dress watch?
The De Ville Prestige Chronograph sits at an interesting crossroads in Omega’s catalogue. Its Cal. 861 movement connects it directly to the Speedmaster’s lunar legacy, while the De Ville case and dial language speak purely to formal occasions. For collectors who want genuine Omega chronograph substance without the sportiness, this is a compelling and underrated choice.
Substance and style, quietly combined.
The Omega De Ville Prestige Chronograph 4540.31 rewards those who look beyond the obvious. Its moon-tested movement heritage, restrained elegance and honest 1990s Omega quality make it a genuinely interesting piece for the discerning collector.
