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De Ville Tresor

Ref. 435.53.40.21.02.001
2017–present · 40mm · caliber Omega Cal. 8912: Co-Axial Master Chronometer, manual-wind, 25,200bph, 60h PR, 32j; METAS-certified, anti-magnetic to 15,000 gauss; ultra-thin 3.98mm profile
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In-house manufacture caliber · caliber Omega Cal. 8912: Co-Axial Master Chronometer, manual-wind, 25,200bph, 60h PR, 32j; METAS-certified, anti-magnetic to 15,000 gauss; ultra-thin 3.98mm profile · 60h power reserve (2.5 days)
Medium-large: suits wrists 6.5 in+ (16.5 cm+)
40 mm case. Wears confidently on average to larger wrists. May overhang on slender builds.

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Authentication

The De Ville Tresor uses a manual-wind Cal. 8912 with no automatic rotor; any Tresor caseback showing a rotor has a movement swap and is a disqualifying find.

Known issues in the market
  • Movement swaps to automatic Cal. 8500 or similar are the primary fraud vector; the Tresor caseback must show no rotor.
  • Cal. 8912 is METAS-certified; the METAS stamp must appear on the caseback alongside the Master Chronometer designation.
  • The small winding crown at 3 is the only crown; any Tresor with a crown at 9 or additional crown positions is incorrect.
AreaWhat to checkWhat is correctRed flag
casebackManual-wind movement, no rotorCal. 8912 manual-wind movement visible through caseback with no automatic rotor presentAny rotor visible through the caseback; a rotor indicates an automatic movement swap
casebackMETAS certification stampMETAS logo and Master Chronometer designation engraved on casebackNo METAS stamp; caseback with only COSC or no certification mark
crownCrown position and functionSingle winding crown at 3, winds the mainspring with smooth increasing resistance, no crown at 9Crown at 9 position; any crown layout other than single crown at 3
Common legitimate replacements
  • Manual-wind movements are occasionally swapped to automatic movements on serviced examples; caseback inspection is mandatory.
  • The slim profile of the Tresor is incompatible with most aftermarket straps; confirm the strap is sized correctly for the Tresor lug width.
Expert resources: Omega.com De Ville Tresor documentation. Omega Forums for Cal. 8912 manual-wind identification and METAS caseback stamp comparison.

Authentication guide

Last reviewed June 2026

The De Ville Trésor is Omega's ultra-thin dress watch at 8.35mm case height, using the manual-wind cal. 8912 Co-Axial Master Chronometer. Roman numeral dial with no date. The extreme thinness is the defining characteristic -- any watch at this price point claiming to be a Trésor should have the case height measured against specification.

Known reproduction risks

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LOW

Case height not matching the 8.35mm specification

  • Case appears thicker than ultra-thin specification when viewed from the side
  • Caliper measurement shows case height significantly above 8.35mm

The De Ville Trésor is not a high-volume fake target. The ultra-thin case height is a measurable specification -- a simple caliper eliminates most case-thickness concerns.

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Automatic movement substituted for manual-wind

  • Watch winds automatically without crown engagement -- the Trésor is manual-wind only
  • Crown at 3 o'clock does not advance a mainspring progressively when turned

Dial variants by era

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EraDescriptionIdentifiers
2017 to present (cal. 8912)Slim 40mm round case at 8.35mm height. Roman numeral dial in silver, champagne, or black. Leaf-style hands. Leather strap only -- no bracelet option on the standard Trésor. Manual-wind only. The ultra-thin profile is the defining design statement.
  • Roman numeral chapter ring -- same as the heritage dress watch tradition
  • Leaf-shaped hour and minute hands
  • Ultra-thin case: 8.35mm height, measurable with a simple caliper
  • No date window -- the Trésor is time-only
  • Leather strap only -- no bracelet
  • "Co-Axial Master Chronometer" and "Manual Wind" designation on dial or caseback

Service part flags

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Case height

Original: The 8.35mm case height is a measurable specification. An ultra-thin watch at this price point claiming to be a Trésor should measure within normal manufacturing tolerance of 8.35mm. A case that measures significantly thicker has either had components replaced or is not the stated reference.

Replacement tells
  • Case height measurably thicker than 8.35mm when measured at the case band with calipers
  • Case profile appears chunky or non-thin when compared to published reference images
Caliber 8912

Original: Cal. 8912 is manual-wind, Co-Axial Master Chronometer, with a 60-hour power reserve at 25,200bph. The caliber is exceptionally thin at 3.98mm. Manual winding via the crown at 3 o'clock with progressive resistance.

Replacement tells
  • Crown turns with no progressive resistance from a run-down state -- a manual movement with a broken mainspring or ratchet
  • Watch winds automatically -- the Trésor cal. 8912 is manual-wind only
  • Caseback shows a different caliber number than 8912
Leaf hands

Original: Leaf-shaped hour and minute hands -- wide at the pivot, tapering to a point. Polished to a mirror finish. The hand finish should be consistent with the case finish.

Replacement tells
  • Baton or dauphine hands where leaf hands should be -- indicates a hand swap
  • Hand finish matte where mirror is expected
  • Hand geometry inconsistent with the specific leaf profile for this reference

Case back markings

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2017 to present
  • Caliber 8912 designation
  • "CO-AXIAL MASTER CHRONOMETER" text
  • "30 M / 100 FT" water resistance
  • Case reference and serial number
  • "OMEGA" and "SWISS MADE"
  • Solid caseback with engraved decoration on some variants

Movement tells

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  • Cal. 8912 is manual-wind -- wind progressively from a run-down state and confirm resistance builds correctly. Full winding should feel firm. Power reserve is 60 hours from a fully wound state.
  • At 25,200bph the seconds hand has a smooth sweep. The ultra-thin case means the movement is extremely sensitive to shock. A watch that has been dropped may show timekeeping irregularity without visible case damage.
  • The Co-Axial escapement in an ultra-thin manual-wind is a technically complex achievement. Any service should be performed by a watchmaker with Omega movement training -- thin movements are more prone to damage from incorrect tool use.
Sources: Omega De Ville official; Monochrome De Ville Trésor review.

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