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himmelblau · 25 January 2011, 09:45 PM

I received my 2531.80.00 back this morning from Steve at Ryte Time. It has gone through a few changes since I purchased it in April of last year.

It looked like this when I first received it: (note the ding on the bezel at 55-56 mins)

The first thing I did was purchase a "Bond" 1503.825 bracelet:

I then had it serviced and later had a new bezel fitted.

I really preferred the 2254.50.00 but did not have the funds to buy another watch, so I had Steve fit the following parts for me:

Omega 064WZ3121001 Black Dial (SMP 2230.50.00)
Omega 065PZ4136 Hour & Minute Hands (SMP 2230.50.00)
Omega 066PZ4094 Seconds Hand (SMP 2230.50.00)
ETA 2802 2557.1 Date Ring 3 o'clock White Figures on Black Background
Omega 082SU1464 Black Bezel (SMP 2254.60.00)

And now my 2531.80.00 looks like this:

I did ask Steve to supply and fit a PO 42mm seconds hand, but delivery of the hand was adding to the length of time my watch had been away, (24th of November) So I just went with the (SMP 2230.50.00) seconds hand.

Now all I have to do is wait on the 20mm rubber strap (OME-98000037) to arrive from the East Coast FD.

Brian (One happy camper)

Maxtor · 26 January 2011, 12:39 AM

Looks great. Enjoy the watch!

asadtiger · 26 January 2011, 12:56 AM

wonderful job...may I just inquire how much all the mods (parts+their installation) cost you?...you made a modern watch into a classic...and the whole job has been very well done indeed

2230 is a classic ;)...and the best part: you finally have what you really want

wishing you many healthy years with it
regards, Asad.

himmelblau · 26 January 2011, 03:13 AM

The parts were bought in November last year for £298.10, and the work and return delivery cost £48. Total £346.10.

If I want to change to the following models:

Non-Americas Cup; change bezel for the WG bezel
"Electric Blue"' only have to change the dial and bezel and use the date ring from my 2531.80

If I were to purchase the extra parts mentioned above, on top of those I already have the total outlay would cost roughly the same as a pre-owned 2254, I would then be able to choose from four different watch models.

Brian

Tools · 26 January 2011, 03:28 AM

Looks good..

The 2254.50 had the best looking dial ever put on a Seamaster..

AJC · 26 January 2011, 06:15 AM

Hey Brian,

Love it.

Cheers

sea-dweller · 26 January 2011, 09:53 AM

Looks great!

Alessio Scala · 26 January 2011, 09:58 PM

looks FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!

25 January 2011, 09:45 PM	#1
himmelblau "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Brian Location: Scottish Borders Watch: GS SBGR051 Posts: 173	2531.80 Back From Modification I received my 2531.80.00 back this morning from Steve at Ryte Time. It has gone through a few changes since I purchased it in April of last year. It looked like this when I first received it: (note the ding on the bezel at 55-56 mins) The first thing I did was purchase a "Bond" 1503.825 bracelet: I then had it serviced and later had a new bezel fitted. I really preferred the 2254.50.00 but did not have the funds to buy another watch, so I had Steve fit the following parts for me: Omega 064WZ3121001 Black Dial (SMP 2230.50.00) Omega 065PZ4136 Hour & Minute Hands (SMP 2230.50.00) Omega 066PZ4094 Seconds Hand (SMP 2230.50.00) ETA 2802 2557.1 Date Ring 3 o'clock White Figures on Black Background Omega 082SU1464 Black Bezel (SMP 2254.60.00) And now my 2531.80.00 looks like this: I did ask Steve to supply and fit a PO 42mm seconds hand, but delivery of the hand was adding to the length of time my watch had been away, (24th of November) So I just went with the (SMP 2230.50.00) seconds hand. Now all I have to do is wait on the 20mm rubber strap (OME-98000037) to arrive from the East Coast FD. Brian (One happy camper) __________________ The Rolex-Omega watch debate, is equal to the Nikon-Canon camera debate

26 January 2011, 03:13 AM	#4
himmelblau "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Brian Location: Scottish Borders Watch: GS SBGR051 Posts: 173	The parts were bought in November last year for £298.10, and the work and return delivery cost £48. Total £346.10. If I want to change to the following models: Non-Americas Cup; change bezel for the WG bezel "Electric Blue"' only have to change the dial and bezel and use the date ring from my 2531.80 If I were to purchase the extra parts mentioned above, on top of those I already have the total outlay would cost roughly the same as a pre-owned 2254, I would then be able to choose from four different watch models. Brian __________________ The Rolex-Omega watch debate, is equal to the Nikon-Canon camera debate

26 January 2011, 03:28 AM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,090	Looks good.. The 2254.50 had the best looking dial ever put on a Seamaster.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

26 January 2011, 06:15 AM	#6
AJC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 1,878	Hey Brian, Love it. Cheers __________________ Mailman

26 January 2011, 09:53 AM	#7
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Looks great! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

26 January 2011, 12:39 AM	#2
Maxtor 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Max Location: Toronto Watch: Exp 1, DJ Tuxedo Posts: 2,441	Looks great. Enjoy the watch!

26 January 2011, 12:56 AM	#3
asadtiger "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Asad A. Awan Location: kabul, Afghanista Watch: Tissot PRX Posts: 2,698	wonderful job...may I just inquire how much all the mods (parts+their installation) cost you?...you made a modern watch into a classic...and the whole job has been very well done indeed 2230 is a classic ;)...and the best part: you finally have what you really want wishing you many healthy years with it regards, Asad.

26 January 2011, 09:58 PM	#8
Alessio Scala "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Roma caput mundi Watch: Rolex 16610 Posts: 51	looks FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!

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