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crew · 1 April 2012, 12:18 AM

Hi all. I'm looking for some help in picking out my next watch. I am looking for a sport watch for, primarily, weekend and vacation wear.
The two watches I am looking at are the Omega 2225 Chrono and the Omega 2535 GMT. I might also consider other watches in this series, such as the quartz varient. These watches meet my qualifications for durability, waterproof, and look great on either a steel or a rubber strap.
Here's my question, I tried on both of these watches and I was concerned about how thick the 2225 was. I actually prefer this watch over the GMT because I like the chrono look and function and I already have a Rolex GMT.
Do any owners out there find the 2225 too thick or bulky for casual wear?
As I said the watch I end up buying will mostly be worn during off hours like weekends. So, although thick, I am unlikely to be wearing long sleeves and trying to get the watch under my cuff.
I'll try and post pics later showing the two models I referenced.

azguy · 1 April 2012, 12:39 AM

Just me, but I would prefer something lighter and sleeker for the way you plan on wearing the watch. My choice would be a SMP 300mm in either blue or black

smp1.jpg

crew · 1 April 2012, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by azguy

Just me, but I would prefer something lighter and sleeker for the way you plan on wearing the watch. My choice would be a SMP 300mm in either blue or black

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That's exactly my concern. While I really like the chrono I have some concern over its "wear-ability".
Your pic is the look I am going for. I want a blue dial/bezel and I will purchase a blue rubber strap to go with it.
Is that the ceramic bezel you have? Very nice.

crew · 1 April 2012, 01:10 AM

Here is a pic of the chrono I am considering:

And the GMT:
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amvd · 1 April 2012, 03:49 AM

chrono

Perdu · 1 April 2012, 08:11 AM

Have you seen the new SMP 300 in blue? It's stunning.

crew · 1 April 2012, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crew

That's exactly my concern. While I really like the chrono I have some concern over its "wear-ability".
Your pic is the look I am going for. I want a blue dial/bezel and I will purchase a blue rubber strap to go with it.
Is that the ceramic bezel you have? Very nice.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perdu

Have you seen the new SMP 300 in blue? It's stunning.

I have and I agree. It's definitely in the mix.

hazza747 · 4 April 2012, 06:05 PM

If you want a GMT check out the older 2534.50, I've got one and love it. You should be able to find one for around $1400.-

dsio · 5 April 2012, 01:37 AM

I've got the chrono, its far more wearable than you'd expect, as comfy as my 1680 sub.

1 April 2012, 12:18 AM	#1
crew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: John Location: Rochester/Naples Watch: Pepsi Posts: 18,228	Chrono or GMT? Hi all. I'm looking for some help in picking out my next watch. I am looking for a sport watch for, primarily, weekend and vacation wear. The two watches I am looking at are the Omega 2225 Chrono and the Omega 2535 GMT. I might also consider other watches in this series, such as the quartz varient. These watches meet my qualifications for durability, waterproof, and look great on either a steel or a rubber strap. Here's my question, I tried on both of these watches and I was concerned about how thick the 2225 was. I actually prefer this watch over the GMT because I like the chrono look and function and I already have a Rolex GMT. Do any owners out there find the 2225 too thick or bulky for casual wear? As I said the watch I end up buying will mostly be worn during off hours like weekends. So, although thick, I am unlikely to be wearing long sleeves and trying to get the watch under my cuff. I'll try and post pics later showing the two models I referenced.

1 April 2012, 01:10 AM	#4
crew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: John Location: Rochester/Naples Watch: Pepsi Posts: 18,228	Here is a pic of the chrono I am considering: And the GMT: [IMG][/IMG]

1 April 2012, 08:11 AM	#6
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	Have you seen the new SMP 300 in blue? It's stunning. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

5 April 2012, 01:37 AM	#9
dsio "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Ashley Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 '79 Posts: 2,301	I've got the chrono, its far more wearable than you'd expect, as comfy as my 1680 sub. __________________ -- Omega Seamaster Grand-Lux Stepped Pie-Pan 14K Gold OJ2627 '53 -- -- Omega Cal 320 Chronograph 18K Gold OT2872 '58 -- -- Omega Cal 321 Speedmaster Pro 145.012 '67 -- -- Rolex Submariner 1680 "Ghost" '79 -- -- Rolex SS Daytona 116520 '04 --

1 April 2012, 12:39 AM	#2
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Just me, but I would prefer something lighter and sleeker for the way you plan on wearing the watch. My choice would be a SMP 300mm in either blue or black smp1.jpg

1 April 2012, 03:49 AM	#5
amvd "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Alejandro Location: uruguay Watch: your step! Posts: 430	chrono

4 April 2012, 06:05 PM	#8
hazza747 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Harry Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Rolex GMT II 16710 Posts: 16	If you want a GMT check out the older 2534.50, I've got one and love it. You should be able to find one for around $1400.-

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