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JP. · 20 March 2020, 06:56 AM

Never fully warmed up to the sequels and a bit cheesy "special editions" with 007 second hand. I've had this since... well... early 2000's and it never gets old.

The original Bond Seamaster must be one of the best "bang for the buck" watches in the pre-owned market.

I wrote a blog of my watch too (a few years ago). Cheers.
https://luxurywatches635.wordpress.c...nd-2531-80-00/

JP(Canada) · 20 March 2020, 07:01 AM

I have to agree with you. This is best iteration of them all. Beauty.

JP. · 20 March 2020, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by JP(Canada)

I have to agree with you. This is best iteration of them all. Beauty.

The black GMT is pretty damn cool too. And the initial Planet Ocean 42mm.

Omega made some very cool watches in the early and mid-2000's and then their designs somehow "stagnated".

PloProf reissue was very cool though... and I like the new PO's a lot... but they're pretty much just old design too. Cheers.

FTX I · 20 March 2020, 08:48 AM

It's the best version no question. Around 2008 I had two 2531.80. One with yellow markers and faded bezel and the other new. Sold both back then. I'll be honest with you, if someone offers me another one I'll probably buy it again.

Jlatreille · 20 March 2020, 09:30 AM

Can’t argue with you there but I have to add that the 2254.50 is a pretty awesome watch for the price as well. Omegas new movements are pretty hard to beat but I still prefer the earlier generation designs.

cop414 · 20 March 2020, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Jlatreille

Can’t argue with you there but I have to add that the 2254.50 is a pretty awesome watch for the price as well. Omegas new movements are pretty hard to beat but I still prefer the earlier generation designs.

Can’t argue with that. I bought this one new just as they were phasing out.

Jlatreille · 20 March 2020, 10:44 AM

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Can’t argue with that. I bought this one new just as they were phasing out.

Looks fantastic! Rocking mine today as well.

AEC · 20 March 2020, 10:46 AM

Yours looks dynamite. I have been noodling the idea of adding this watch to my collection when the right one comes along.

By the way, there are a surprising number of members named JP in this thread

77T · 20 March 2020, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by cop414

Can’t argue with that. I bought this one new just as they were phasing out.

I like all Seamasters. Had an Americas Cup version once.

But I love the sword hands on yours Tim.

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jmed · 20 March 2020, 11:13 AM

Couldn’t agree more, 2 of my favorites and most comfortable that I have

Justindo · 20 March 2020, 12:27 PM

The "Bond" automatic was my first good watch and I have fond memories of it, even though I let it go over a decade ago. I sometimes miss it and I too dislike the 007 editions but I have considered buying the current blue dial version, which far surpasses the original in every way. It's nice to know that you can, somewhat, go home again.

JP. · 20 March 2020, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by AEC

Yours looks dynamite. I have been noodling the idea of adding this watch to my collection when the right one comes along.

By the way, there are a surprising number of members named JP in this thread

Haha yes.

botsy · 20 March 2020, 07:55 PM

The 2531.80 is probably one of the best watches Omega has ever introduced. It is very easy to wear and visually well balanced.

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brandrea · 20 March 2020, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by cop414

Can’t argue with that. I bought this one new just as they were phasing out.

Beauty Tim

Juho I agree with you, the first iteration is still the best

1William · 20 March 2020, 09:35 PM

Nice watches.

colpol · 21 March 2020, 08:44 AM

Great pics all
Had mines since 1998 - timeless classic

Fredcohiba · 21 March 2020, 09:11 AM

I have the same one bought at that same approximate time.
It was the most expensive thing I bought after houses and some cars.
Mine still looks and works like new, (had it factory serviced a year ago).
Wore it as my daily until I got my DJ in Dec of 18. Now the poor Omega gets wrist time only a day or two per quarter.
I love it and do not plan on ever letting it go.

4vCoupe · 21 March 2020, 09:27 AM

I actually started off wanting this watch. Unfortunately I couldn’t afford it, when I finally could I started looking at Rolex too. I ended up going with a Sub and it just kept going from there. Although I have owned 3 omegas since my first sub and currently own the speedy Ultraman. Maybe it’s time to buy this watch?

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20 March 2020, 06:56 AM	#1
JP. "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Juho Location: Finland Watch: Submariner 16610 Posts: 1,903	Classic, original "Bond" Seamaster Never fully warmed up to the sequels and a bit cheesy "special editions" with 007 second hand. I've had this since... well... early 2000's and it never gets old. The original Bond Seamaster must be one of the best "bang for the buck" watches in the pre-owned market. I wrote a blog of my watch too (a few years ago). Cheers. https://luxurywatches635.wordpress.c...nd-2531-80-00/ __________________ My Luxury Watch Reviews Blog

20 March 2020, 07:01 AM	#2
JP(Canada) "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Calgary, AB, CAN Posts: 794	I have to agree with you. This is best iteration of them all. Beauty. __________________ JP

20 March 2020, 08:48 AM	#4
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,652	It's the best version no question. Around 2008 I had two 2531.80. One with yellow markers and faded bezel and the other new. Sold both back then. I'll be honest with you, if someone offers me another one I'll probably buy it again.

20 March 2020, 09:30 AM	#5
Jlatreille "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: British Columbia Posts: 42	Can’t argue with you there but I have to add that the 2254.50 is a pretty awesome watch for the price as well. Omegas new movements are pretty hard to beat but I still prefer the earlier generation designs.

20 March 2020, 10:46 AM	#8
AEC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Tony Location: Orchard Park, NY Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 3,244	Yours looks dynamite. I have been noodling the idea of adding this watch to my collection when the right one comes along. By the way, there are a surprising number of members named JP in this thread

20 March 2020, 11:13 AM	#10
jmed "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: U.S. Posts: 249	Couldn’t agree more, 2 of my favorites and most comfortable that I have

20 March 2020, 12:27 PM	#11
Justindo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: California Posts: 2,176	The "Bond" automatic was my first good watch and I have fond memories of it, even though I let it go over a decade ago. I sometimes miss it and I too dislike the 007 editions but I have considered buying the current blue dial version, which far surpasses the original in every way. It's nice to know that you can, somewhat, go home again.

20 March 2020, 07:55 PM	#13
botsy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: uk Posts: 238	The 2531.80 is probably one of the best watches Omega has ever introduced. It is very easy to wear and visually well balanced. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

20 March 2020, 09:35 PM	#15
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,731	Nice watches.

21 March 2020, 08:44 AM	#16
colpol "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,844	Great pics all Had mines since 1998 - timeless classic

21 March 2020, 09:11 AM	#17
Fredcohiba "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Fred Location: SE Wisconsin Watch: DJ 126334 Posts: 408	I have the same one bought at that same approximate time. It was the most expensive thing I bought after houses and some cars. Mine still looks and works like new, (had it factory serviced a year ago). Wore it as my daily until I got my DJ in Dec of 18. Now the poor Omega gets wrist time only a day or two per quarter. I love it and do not plan on ever letting it go.

21 March 2020, 09:27 AM	#18
4vCoupe "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Watch: GMT Master 16750 Posts: 787	I actually started off wanting this watch. Unfortunately I couldn’t afford it, when I finally could I started looking at Rolex too. I ended up going with a Sub and it just kept going from there. Although I have owned 3 omegas since my first sub and currently own the speedy Ultraman. Maybe it’s time to buy this watch? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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