# Omega De Ville Chocolate Dial 1365 Review by A.I. WatchMetrics

## Watch Summary
The Omega De Ville Chocolate Dial ref. 1365 is a classic vintage dress watch from the late 1960s, showcasing a distinctive chocolate brown sector dial with applied gold markers and blued dauphine hands for an elegant, retro aesthetic; it's powered by the reliable in-house manual-wind Caliber 601 offering a 42-hour power reserve, appealing to collectors seeking understated luxury and Omega heritage without modern complications.

## Overall Watch Rating: 6.5/10.0

**Dials & Design Metric (9.2/10.0)** - The rare chocolate sector dial with meticulous applied indices and refined proportions evokes the timeless sophistication of vintage Patek Philippe Calatravas.
**Brand Metric (9.0/10.0)** - Omega's enduring luxury prestige and Swiss heritage benchmark it solidly against icons like Rolex for recognition and craftsmanship.
**Movement Metric (8.6/10.0)** - The Cal. 601 manual-wind caliber delivers solid finishing and reliability comparable to ETA 2800-series movements in period pieces.
**History & Innovation Metric (8.2/10.0)** - Omega's pivotal role in space exploration and classic De Ville lineage provide strong historical weight, akin to early Grand Seiko evolutions.
**Material Metric (7.8/10.0)** - Stainless steel construction with period-appropriate polishing holds up well against contemporaries like vintage Longines, though acrylic crystal limits modernity.
**Versatility Metric (7.0/10.0)** - As a sleek dress watch, it transitions from boardroom to evening wear like a Jaquet Droz but falters in rugged or sporty scenarios.
**Rarity Metric (6.4/10.0)** - At secondary prices around $3,000, its limited vintage production mirrors scarcity of 1960s Heuer dress models.
**Functions Metric (2.0/10.0)** - Basic time-and-small-seconds display lags behind multifunction quartz like modern Seiko Presage.
**Complications Metric (0.0/10.0)** - Pure time-only configuration falls short of even entry-level date-equipped Hamiltons.

## Total Performance Score (TPS): 9.9

## WM Collector Grade: A+

## Performance Insights: Excels in brand prestige, historical appeal, movement execution, and dial artistry while minimal in complications and functions, delivering outstanding collector value well below its $12,000 implied price.

## TPS Interpretation: Exceptional Value: This vintage gem dramatically outperforms expectations for its price with superior heritage, design, and build quality.

## Watch Data
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