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22 June 2019, 07:35 AM | #1 |
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My Seamaster [pics]
As the title suggests, a few days ago I bought an Omega Seamaster. For the impatient amongst us, I'll save you the read - the watch is simply sensational and if you are considering one, just go and buy one ASAP and you'll soon see what I mean.
Now for those of you enjoy words as well as pictures, please read on... Like most (all) of us on this forum, I'm a Rolex man. I have three in my collection, an Explorer II (white), an SD4000, and a DJ41. I'm extremely pleased with my collection, as I have something for all occasions my life presents me with. I have very few indulgences on a day to day basis. Just a regular guy, who over the last 40+ years has bought the right timepieces, at the right time of his life. Simple. Omega, however, was never appealing to me. I actually thought the classic James Bond SMP design looked tired, old, and the blue dial lacked elegance. It was one of those watches that I never aspired to own, and nor was it ever a head-turner. My head, however, began to turn earlier this year with the new Seamaster Professional. The research soon began. I watched every YouTube clip I could find, read every online published review, and visited several boutiques to get up close and personal with the watch. Quick note here - not once did I enter a boutique that did not have one in stock. This is good news if you are wanting to buy, there is no phantom wait list or silly game playing that is currently the trend. No, it's a simple hassle-free purchase. You want one, you walk into a shop, and buy one. Precisely how it should be. Each time I wore it, the watch sang to me. Every time I held it, it impressed upon me a little more. The build quality, the weight, the way it sat on my wrist, and the way it looked up close and from a distance - tick, tick, tick. . So two days ago I walked into my AD, drinks were poured, the watch comes out, and discussions begin. After some negotiating a deal was done - the watch was sold at full retail with 5 yr warranty, however, I also got the rubber strap included in the price. I was more than happy with this deal. Hands shaken, Visa handed over, Swipe, Pin, Done. Just like that. Once the bracelet was re-sized, I put the watch on the wrist, and instantly it felt snug. After a few short minutes, I felt as though I'd owned it for years. It felt and looked just right. As much as I love my Rolex watches, I love this Omega because it isn't a Rolex - go figure! Yes, I'll say that again, I love the Omega because its, well, an Omega! I won't go into the technicals here, there are tonnes of resources where you can find that. But know this, pound-for-pound I think this is the better watch than the Submariner. I don't like to compare watches, as we all have what we want in our own minds, regardless of what anyone tells us. But I'll tell you this much - this Omega has every quality attribute you'd expect from a Swiss-made time piece, and then some. One of my absolute favourite things is the glide bracelet, which you can adjust without even taking the watch off your wrist! It's genuinely very handy, and oh so bloody cool, I love it. Even the presentation box it is supplied with is a thing of beauty. Omega have nailed it this time. It really is a great watch, but here are some of the negatives :- 1. 2. 3. Yep. There aren't any. Seriously! I'm one fussy MF, but I cannot think of ANYTHING about this watch I'd change. From price to presentation, it's an all round winner. I'd strongly recommend anyone to go have a look for yourself, don't ignore it because it's a brand you usually would not buy. If you like watches, you'll love the Omega Seamaster. |
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First set of pics...
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Second set.
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22 June 2019, 07:54 AM | #4 |
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Great looking watch, and good choice with the black.
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22 June 2019, 09:08 AM | #5 |
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I have a Sedna and I love it! Love your black!
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And be careful about comparing this to a Sub... Some people around here get touchy when a lowly Omega gets compared to the almighty Rolex!
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Congrats! I love words as well as photos, I enjoyed your write-up. Maybe you’d consider giving us another review after wearing it for a few months to compare to the Rolex experience.
I love this watch. If I could decide between the blue or the black I’d already have one. |
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Your write-up resonated with me - as I did the exact same purchase.Enjoy your Omega in years to come.
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Thanks all. I shall definitely write a follow-up at some point down the line. Wearing it right now, and thoroughly enjoying it.
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23 June 2019, 08:29 AM | #10 |
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Enjoyed the read. Congratulations on a very nice seamaster!!!
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23 June 2019, 04:36 PM | #11 |
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Very nice. Love the black or blue in rubber
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It’s a great watch, been thinking about doubling up. Enjoying my grey immensely
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Congratulations. This watch is on my short list and I will buy one before the end of the year. I like the blue and the black version but the white dial which is coming out toward the end of the year also looks great. As soon as I figure the color out, I will get one. I prefer the bracelet and will probably add the rubber strap later.
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Beautiful. Waiting for the white dial to pull the trigger.
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Congrats on your new addition and nice write up as well.
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Amazing watch. I have also been considering one and your pics don’t help. Lucky for me, I have not held one in person yet or I might already have one.
I completely agree with your statement about the joy of not wearing a Rolex, I find that the last brand I want on my wrist these days is a Rolex.
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Here you go! :)
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Beautiful, and welcome to the club!
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I'm loving my Black Dial SMP, and definitively know I made the best choice for what I wanted. I can't take the thing off my wrist, it's so bloody good! |
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Congratulations! Excellent piece. I'm going to be getting the Blue on in the next couple weeks. Buying on the bracelet and going to get the rubber strap as well. Really a perfect piece.
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Congrats!
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Great looking watch & nice write up
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Congrats on the gorgeous SMP, I'm hoping to add a blue one to my collection in the near future.
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30 June 2019, 09:08 AM | #28 |
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I think it's great. The bracelet itself feels very comfortable on the wrist. I do plan on swapping it for the Rubber one, just because I want one. On the steel, however, the fit and also the clasp are both very good. High quality, as expected.
I tried in a couple of retailers, and only one was prepared to offer me a small discount. However, I wanted to retain the relationship with my AD, who threw in the rubber bracelet and also an official leather Omega carry case. I probably could have shopped around and shaved a few $ off the price, but I was happy with the deal so I accepted. No regrets. |
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Congrats
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Congrats OP! Great write up. I’m actually in the market for one of these. One of my first nicer watches was an Omega AT. I’ve since moved to other brands including Rolex and AP, but I find myself looking to omega once again, specifically this model. I think Omega has a lot to offer.
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