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Very nice, enjoy
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Jason, How are you getting these to show up? Are you moving them to your web hosting site?
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That black dial looks absolutely stunning.
Just a pity that OMEGA don't use white gold for their hands and markers. JJ
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Funny, that's the one thing I thought was missing from an otherwise good looking watch.
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In these pictures the markers are painted on. The hour hands look flat, but the lume is applied in a a mound onto a flat surface so they look somewhat 3d when you see the watch in person. I thought I wouldn't like them but I do. Definitely not the Rolex applied markers, but they give a real tool watch look.
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![]() The hands are black on the white face model obviously for contrast reasons with the dial much the same way as the white dial ExplorerII emulated that look ![]() The dial is made like the way Rolex used to make their tool watch dials, that is of course before Rolex went bling bling with their white gold hour marker cabochons. Take a look at all the classics 1680, 1665, 1675 etc. On all the current Rolex I would prefer to see the white gold hour markers dropped and that substituted with a larger (equal size to the white hold surrounds) lume provided. Quote:
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I think it's a great looking watch Steve.
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I got the Seamaster GMT from a grey market dealer in Japan. The dealer wouldn't deal with me so I had to go through a local Japanese friend who has a neice living in Japan.
Took me 4 weeks to get it but it was worth the wait, as you might guess I'm shocked at how much this smiles at me ![]() ![]() |
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Mine has gained six seconds in seven days. It was keeping time to 2 seconds a day, but after about six weeks it settled down more. But the real test will be how the GMT performs over 4, 5, 6 years. For mine Steve, best timekeeping is when I wear it 24 hours a day, or when I place it crown up at night. My Submariner keeps time to 3 seconds a day - still very respectable.
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superb...
any comments on the resale value for both??? |
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Another photo
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Very nice Omega, Steve!
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last attempt to post my images (for now)
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Resale is an interesting topic. I think you can get one new for around US$1800. I bought mine used for US$1050. I have seen them used on e-bay go for around $1,300.
Long term I have confidence, that with the cessation of production occurring, the price/value of this model will go up. It is a really well rounded piece from Omega that I feel will stand the test of time exceedingly well. |
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I must agree on the GMT... I originally purchased a SMP Ti but then returned it and found a white SMP GMT which I've found to be a nice alternative to my SS Sub date. The GMT is not THE GMT... but it's close!
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Both the 300m and planet ocean models of the seamaster smiles at me just as much as the submariner. They look soo much better in reality then any photo can tell! The feel and finish of Omega's are second to none!!!
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Thanks!
My first post!
I'm an Omega guy (blue dial Aqua Terra and Speedmaster Professional), and looking to add a GMT. I never considered Rolex before (a bit too expensive, I thought), and ignorant of the brand details, but after stumbling upon the new SS GMT-II I got interested. ![]() So, it's the Seamaster GMT vs. the GMT-Master II. There is a chance I may add a Rolex to my Omegas...looking to you all to help guide me along... Until then, it is truly nice to see an adult discussion of Omega and Rolex without resorting to bloodshed. Nice compliments on Omega from Rolex fans. Well done, guys. Think I'll hang around... ![]() Frank |
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Fantastic looking watch. Great pictures. Thanks guys. Am looking for this one in Melbourne if anyone knows of any good ADs. Thanks.
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Great to see this classic review thread pop up again........
This review was one of the main reasons I started thinking about an SMP GMT..... Very glad I got one, as it's a fantastic watch... |
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My favorite Omega! Nice review.
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