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23 August 2019, 08:14 PM | #1 |
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Am I the only one who doesn’t like the wave dial on the new Seamaster?
I really want a Seamaster but every time I’m ready to buy and pull the trigger,I just don’t because I really do not at all like the wave dial design. Am I the only one who prefers the older pre-2017 Seamaster model? Considering looking for a used 2017 or earlier Seamaster now.
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23 August 2019, 08:28 PM | #2 |
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It’s funny because when it first came out I absolutely hated it. I thought it looked cheap and cheesy. But I saw one in the wild one day and it changed my mind. Went to my Ob and tried on a few but was on the fence until I tried on the Sedna with the black rubber strap. Instantly fell in love and now I really like the wave.
Have you tried one on? I do like the previous model as well. Both great watches at a great price. |
23 August 2019, 08:36 PM | #3 |
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Me too. I like the waves of the one featured in Goldeneye.
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23 August 2019, 09:07 PM | #4 |
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I really like the new Seamaster look
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23 August 2019, 09:22 PM | #5 |
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Been wearing my cousin's for the last two days and I love it, very dynamic and modern, the Goldeneye is a bit dated now for me.
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23 August 2019, 10:33 PM | #6 |
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I too was on the fence but after trying on both numerous times I went with the wave dial and couldn't be happier. Also I just couldn't pass up the upgrades in the movement. Also like the slightly larger case.
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23 August 2019, 10:43 PM | #7 |
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Bought with the bracelet but just ordered a blue rubber strap for it. Really pops.
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23 August 2019, 11:45 PM | #8 |
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This watch intrigues me.
I have had it since it came out. Black face on rubber. It is by far my least expensive watch. I have just recently picked up both a Smurf and a Pepsi. However, I find myself wearing this one. I find myself preferring this one. I too am slightly confused by it. But I am loving every single detail about it. Including the waves on the dial.
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23 August 2019, 11:46 PM | #9 |
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I’m in decided. At first I thought it looked a bit gimmicky... now I’m warming up to it.
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23 August 2019, 11:47 PM | #10 |
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Pics..
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23 August 2019, 11:52 PM | #11 |
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I like the dial. When it initially came out the pics made the waves look very deep and pronounced, but when I saw the watch in person, it is definitely not. The waves are very subtle and in certain angles you cant even see them. Works well imo.
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24 August 2019, 12:18 AM | #14 |
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I'm actually indifferent on the wave dial. I think I would've preferred a sand blasted or matte dial, but this watch is perfect either way.
I keep lurking on the 300m thread from time to time and it's making it tough to argue against having one.
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but I was on a "vacation". so I have not been posting much.
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24 August 2019, 02:56 AM | #16 |
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I love it on the 43.5mm ti/ceramic version.
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24 August 2019, 02:59 AM | #17 |
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me too. it is stunning.
if I did not have mine I would pick that up in a heart beat. but I am not willing to take the bath on mine and pay for the ti version in the process, considering how much I already like mine.
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24 August 2019, 03:48 AM | #18 |
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I didn’t like it at first, but now I love it. It’s perfect on the rubber. I don’t like the bracelet much. My biggest issue would be blue or black.
I will for sure pick one up at some point. |
24 August 2019, 03:59 AM | #19 |
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I totally love it. I think it works best with the rubber strap for some reason
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24 August 2019, 04:02 AM | #20 |
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Yes, yes you are.
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24 August 2019, 04:08 AM | #21 |
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Just scrolled through 18 pages of pics in the 2018 SMP 300 thread. I love the dial now haha. Going to buy one next week.
I’m just concerned about the size. My Vacheron constantin Overseas is 42mm and it wears REALLY large. |
24 August 2019, 04:10 AM | #22 |
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I have a sneaky suspicion you will love it. Be sure to post pics.
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24 August 2019, 04:33 AM | #23 |
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I typically don't like anything over 40mm, but this wears surprisingly compact.
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24 August 2019, 04:39 AM | #24 |
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I really like it and it distinguishes the watch from so many other similar looking watches.
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24 August 2019, 04:46 AM | #25 |
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I'm a fan of the original wave dial like the 2531.80. New ones not so much.
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24 August 2019, 05:18 AM | #26 |
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I think you'll be alright, it does have some substance to it, think it feels chunkier than my subc, but feels smaller than the VCO.
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That’s how I felt - the more I read Ben’s thread and the more pics I saw, the harder it was to resist , then I caved. And the dial is just mesmerizing , and dynamic (have the black dial). I have an average-smaller wrist at 6.75 inch, and it fits well on the bracelet , smaller(?better) on rubber. In the words of waterboy, “Do it!” Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro |
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24 August 2019, 07:47 AM | #28 |
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24 August 2019, 10:15 AM | #29 |
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Thanks brother.
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24 August 2019, 10:40 AM | #30 |
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Wave dial is awesome. Hopefully my next piece in blue
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