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patek.wis · 30 May 2012, 03:54 PM

My first luxury watch was an SMP wave blue chronometer.

I see now they updated with coaxial but thats about it (no new bracelet)?

Are they discontinuing this model soon, is that why they aren't updating the wave dial?

I like ceramic but the wave dial is so gorgeous, am i alone here?

capote · 30 May 2012, 05:29 PM

I agree on the wave pattern, too bad they new generation doesn't have that.

Feras · 30 May 2012, 07:38 PM

Ride the waves while you can, they stopped making them already :)

azguy · 31 May 2012, 12:36 AM

I like the Matt dials, to busy with the iconic wave dial IMHO

gaopa · 31 May 2012, 09:33 AM

I am one who likes blue waves. I have blue waves on my SMP and on a Bond. Cheers, Bill P.

MatthewInSeattle · 31 May 2012, 02:07 PM

The Bracelet was updated(screw and pin system vs. the old pin and sleeve), along with an updated 2500 Co-Axial movement. The biggest differences though, obviously though, are the ceramic bezel and lacquer dial.

I don't think they're discontinuing the model, but they're certainly doing what they can to make sure the price point doesn't creep too high. Otherwise, they're going to price themselves out of buyers who aren't looking to spend more than 5k for a basic watch.

sarir97 · 31 May 2012, 03:32 PM

Does that mean wave dials will one day become collector items?? :-)

To the OP, you are not alone! I love my black wave dial SMP!

patek.wis · 31 May 2012, 04:23 PM

I think ill be scooping one up soon. Dont like the ceramic stuff vs the wave. Unfortunate really. Oh well! Different strokes

crew · 31 May 2012, 07:22 PM

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Beautiful watch.
Nice pic too.

beaglehusky · 31 May 2012, 07:56 PM

Although the new SMPs are very nice, I do think the waves gave SMPs a distinct look.

jmsrolls · 31 May 2012, 10:50 PM

I like the waves as well:

But my only remaining wavy dial is the infamous "Speamaster":

It is one of five known examples of a 2301.21.00 Seamaster with "Speedmaster" misprinted on the dial:

Fr. John†

roh123 · 2 June 2012, 11:02 AM

Just picked up this mod from a Bond SMP300. How you feel about it? I always missed my 2254.50 and this is that but blue. This is the version Omega never made for some reason..

Sellers pic. Will post new once I have it home. Will use it on the blue OEM rubber with deployant.

Quick q; would the new ceramic bezel fit on this? If so, anyone know how much bezel insert only would cost me?

WJGESQ · 2 June 2012, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roh123

Just picked up this mod from a Bond SMP300. How you feel about it? I always missed my 2254.50 and this is that but blue. This is the version Omega never made for some reason..

Sellers pic. Will post new once I have it home. Will use it on the blue OEM rubber with deployant.

Quick q; would the new ceramic bezel fit on this? If so, anyone know how much bezel insert only would cost me?

Good look.

sarir97 · 2 June 2012, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roh123

Just picked up this mod from a Bond SMP300. How you feel about it? I always missed my 2254.50 and this is that but blue. This is the version Omega never made for some reason..

Sellers pic. Will post new once I have it home. Will use it on the blue OEM rubber with deployant.

Very nice watch. The 2254 looks much better in blue than in black. Congrats.

rain_maker · 5 June 2012, 07:37 AM

Always liked waves and swords

Chipmunk · 5 June 2012, 07:45 AM

Did you say blue wave?

pk_diver · 9 June 2012, 06:07 AM

I've got the waves and couldn't love'em more!

sportsmaven20 · 7 July 2012, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pk_diver

I've got the waves and couldn't love'em more!

Looks awesome, I'm hoping to pick up a 2220.80 in the very near future myself!

Boardman · 7 July 2012, 02:34 PM

I like the new ones.... but won't be parting the waves!

AAMD11 · 12 July 2012, 07:41 PM

I LOVE my 2220.80

30 May 2012, 03:54 PM	#1
patek.wis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Will Location: Canada Watch: The Sky Posts: 1,824	SMP Blue Wave? My first luxury watch was an SMP wave blue chronometer. I see now they updated with coaxial but thats about it (no new bracelet)? Are they discontinuing this model soon, is that why they aren't updating the wave dial? I like ceramic but the wave dial is so gorgeous, am i alone here?

5 June 2012, 07:45 AM	#16
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	Did you say blue wave? __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

12 July 2012, 07:41 PM	#20
AAMD11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Illusive Man Location: NYC Watch: Omega Worldtimer Posts: 597	I LOVE my 2220.80 __________________

30 May 2012, 05:29 PM	#2
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	I agree on the wave pattern, too bad they new generation doesn't have that.

30 May 2012, 07:38 PM	#3
Feras Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Feras Location: Bahrain Watch: Rolex,Tag Posts: 1,923	Ride the waves while you can, they stopped making them already :)

31 May 2012, 12:36 AM	#4
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	I like the Matt dials, to busy with the iconic wave dial IMHO

31 May 2012, 09:33 AM	#5
gaopa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: NE Georgia Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 1,820	I am one who likes blue waves. I have blue waves on my SMP and on a Bond. Cheers, Bill P.

31 May 2012, 02:07 PM	#6
MatthewInSeattle Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Matthew Location: Seattle Watch: Chronomat 44 Posts: 137	The Bracelet was updated(screw and pin system vs. the old pin and sleeve), along with an updated 2500 Co-Axial movement. The biggest differences though, obviously though, are the ceramic bezel and lacquer dial. I don't think they're discontinuing the model, but they're certainly doing what they can to make sure the price point doesn't creep too high. Otherwise, they're going to price themselves out of buyers who aren't looking to spend more than 5k for a basic watch.

31 May 2012, 03:32 PM	#7
sarir97 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Mehrdad Location: Scottsdale, AZ Watch: Ω & Rolex Posts: 320	Does that mean wave dials will one day become collector items?? :-) To the OP, you are not alone! I love my black wave dial SMP!

31 May 2012, 04:23 PM	#8
patek.wis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Will Location: Canada Watch: The Sky Posts: 1,824	I think ill be scooping one up soon. Dont like the ceramic stuff vs the wave. Unfortunate really. Oh well! Different strokes

31 May 2012, 07:22 PM	#9
crew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: John Location: Rochester/Naples Watch: Pepsi Posts: 18,225	[/QUOTE] Beautiful watch. Nice pic too.

31 May 2012, 10:50 PM	#11
jmsrolls Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 3,185	I like the waves as well: But my only remaining wavy dial is the infamous "Speamaster": It is one of five known examples of a 2301.21.00 Seamaster with "Speedmaster" misprinted on the dial: Fr. John†

2 June 2012, 11:02 AM	#12
roh123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Per Location: Sweden Watch: Gilt Rolex Posts: 2,946	Just picked up this mod from a Bond SMP300. How you feel about it? I always missed my 2254.50 and this is that but blue. This is the version Omega never made for some reason.. Sellers pic. Will post new once I have it home. Will use it on the blue OEM rubber with deployant. Quick q; would the new ceramic bezel fit on this? If so, anyone know how much bezel insert only would cost me?

5 June 2012, 07:37 AM	#15
rain_maker Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: Boston Watch: 5513 Posts: 201	Always liked waves and swords

9 June 2012, 06:07 AM	#17
pk_diver "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Italy Watch: the stars Posts: 91	I've got the waves and couldn't love'em more!

7 July 2012, 02:34 PM	#19
Boardman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: Houston Watch: Rolex, Omega, IWC Posts: 321	I like the new ones.... but won't be parting the waves!

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