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drjrhc · 21 December 2021, 03:29 AM

Hey guys.

I am wanting to pick up an older blue wave Seamaster 300M. I have a Peter Blake, blue and black versions of current 300M currently, along with a few other Omegas.

I can’t decide. Would you all recommend the 2531.80.00 or the 2220.80.00, and why? I know one of the biggest, aside from dial differences, would be the co-axial movement in the 2220.80.00. Just can’t decide which would be the better long term piece.

Thanks! Look forward to hearing opinions.

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Soarer · 21 December 2021, 05:46 AM

I have the Bond 2220.80 for almost 10 years now, so you are not gonna hear any other from me. I selected this model because of the unique red line on the dial and co-axial movement. Never been happier.

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texasmade · 21 December 2021, 06:07 AM

I also have the 2220.80. My first luxury watch purchase and still one of my favorite watches.

sensui · 21 December 2021, 07:19 AM

I like the 2531.80 more between the 2...probably because I liked Brosnan's role better especially with Goldeneye when it was current back in the days. The watch itself is better also in my eyes with the thinner profile and easier to service ETA movement. Because of my personal sentiments for Goldeneye, I decided to keep the 2541.80 as my one and only but that's a quartz.

drjrhc · 21 December 2021, 07:48 AM

Thanks for all the suggestions so far. I kind of lean toward the 2531.80 because it was my first nice watch. I bought it the first half of my intern year of residency and bought my dad a Peter Blake Quartz (he had horrible Rheumatoid Arthritis that prevented him from winding his watch, unscrewing crown, etc). I traded my watch years ago, but inherited my dad's after his passing in 2020. I will never part with it, and it is engraved on the back from the day I gave it to him and his initials.

Brosnan was the one, and Goldeneye the film, that got me into watches. So, the 2531.80 has that special place in my heart. But, the co-axial escapement and the red lettering is SUPER attractive for the 2220.80.

Look forward to hearing some more ideas on the matter.

J

rolehex · 21 December 2021, 08:28 PM

I have had both but currently only own the 2220.80.

Things on 2531.80 I Like better:
Blue dial is a truer blue. (2220.80 has a greenish tinge)
Thinner profile
movement Takes a beating and cheaper to service.

Things I like better on 2220.80:
white gold indices and logo
Longer hands

Kind of even imo, both great watches.

21 December 2021, 03:29 AM	#1
drjrhc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: KY Watch: Calibre 11 Monaco Posts: 665	Want to add older Seamaster 300M. Suggestions??? Hey guys. I am wanting to pick up an older blue wave Seamaster 300M. I have a Peter Blake, blue and black versions of current 300M currently, along with a few other Omegas. I can’t decide. Would you all recommend the 2531.80.00 or the 2220.80.00, and why? I know one of the biggest, aside from dial differences, would be the co-axial movement in the 2220.80.00. Just can’t decide which would be the better long term piece. Thanks! Look forward to hearing opinions. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 December 2021, 05:46 AM	#2
Soarer "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Albert Location: Toronto Watch: Submariner LV Posts: 1,083	Want to add older Seamaster 300M. Suggestions??? I have the Bond 2220.80 for almost 10 years now, so you are not gonna hear any other from me. I selected this model because of the unique red line on the dial and co-axial movement. Never been happier. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ What you gotta do, you gotta do!

21 December 2021, 06:07 AM	#3
texasmade "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Lone Star State Watch: AP RO 15400, FOIS Posts: 2,339	I also have the 2220.80. My first luxury watch purchase and still one of my favorite watches.

21 December 2021, 07:19 AM	#4
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,385	I like the 2531.80 more between the 2...probably because I liked Brosnan's role better especially with Goldeneye when it was current back in the days. The watch itself is better also in my eyes with the thinner profile and easier to service ETA movement. Because of my personal sentiments for Goldeneye, I decided to keep the 2541.80 as my one and only but that's a quartz.

21 December 2021, 07:48 AM	#5
drjrhc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: KY Watch: Calibre 11 Monaco Posts: 665	Thanks for all the suggestions so far. I kind of lean toward the 2531.80 because it was my first nice watch. I bought it the first half of my intern year of residency and bought my dad a Peter Blake Quartz (he had horrible Rheumatoid Arthritis that prevented him from winding his watch, unscrewing crown, etc). I traded my watch years ago, but inherited my dad's after his passing in 2020. I will never part with it, and it is engraved on the back from the day I gave it to him and his initials. Brosnan was the one, and Goldeneye the film, that got me into watches. So, the 2531.80 has that special place in my heart. But, the co-axial escapement and the red lettering is SUPER attractive for the 2220.80. Look forward to hearing some more ideas on the matter. J

21 December 2021, 08:28 PM	#6
rolehex 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 1,440	I have had both but currently only own the 2220.80. Things on 2531.80 I Like better: Blue dial is a truer blue. (2220.80 has a greenish tinge) Thinner profile movement Takes a beating and cheaper to service. Things I like better on 2220.80: white gold indices and logo Longer hands Kind of even imo, both great watches.

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