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Fabrice M · 18 February 2019, 12:57 AM

Great watch

greeneyedguy · 18 February 2019, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by benlee

Congrats! Post some pics here.

I for sure will when I get her home! Can't wait to get some shots with the Nikon 105 Macro!!!

carlhaluss · 18 February 2019, 05:51 AM

I have seen it, and tried on all variations - on stainless steel bracelet - including the silver dial and the two-tone models. They are all gorgeous. In the end, if I were to get one, it would either be the blue or black dial, all stainless steel.

Omega has really done very well with this model. I am constantly surprised, though, that I usually see each variation in the display at the local Boutique. I would have thought they would be pretty scarce by now.

Very difficult to beat this watch in all aspects, and even at full MSRP I feel it is a great value.

Cheers,
Carl

benlee · 18 February 2019, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by carlhaluss

I have seen it, and tried on all variations - on stainless steel bracelet - including the silver dial and the two-tone models. They are all gorgeous. In the end, if I were to get one, it would either be the blue or black dial, all stainless steel.

Omega has really done very well with this model. I am constantly surprised, though, that I usually see each variation in the display at the local Boutique. I would have thought they would be pretty scarce by now.

Very difficult to beat this watch in all aspects, and even at full MSRP I feel it is a great value.

Cheers,
Carl

The seamaster is indeed a great watch and very much desirable. In the very earlier days, some rookie AD even have the audacity to tell me to pay a deposit first and join a waitlist.

Thankfully, Omega operates on a different business model. I am sure the watches are selling well, just that Omega also increase the supply to meet demand. Plus and Minus though depending on your perspective. Plus is that we can get what we want without going thru the PITA process of getting "allocation". Minus is the resale value might diminish but at this price point for me at least, I don't really care.

Wrist Watcher · 18 February 2019, 10:05 PM

Here are a few shots in the sunshine on Saturday. Really enjoying this watch and loving the various shades of blue - from dark blue almost black to lighter blue in direct sunlight at the perfect angle.

RedarT · 19 February 2019, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by benlee

Wash out? No. The dial of the Seamaster has one of the best AR in the business, and remains perfectly legible under ALL lighting conditions. Unless by "wash out" you are referring to the case when bright sunlight hits the dial directly and in such cases, it turns into silver. Like this :

In almost every other cases, it is blue, but with many shades depending on lighting. The dial is ceramic is very dynamic. I have posted lots of pictures in this thread and so have other owners. Please feel to browse to have a better idea what it looks like. What I can say for sure is that the watch will look miles better under natural light.

Thanks for your reply and info, by wash out i mean it doesn't even look blue in some pictures, more like turquoise. In most pictures however it looks impressive even if it is a lighter blue than the older model.

soweis101 · 19 February 2019, 07:24 AM

Good Choice on the blue. I recently purchased the gray dial, and did not work for me. The gray dial is more of a silver high polish than a gray like shown in pictures.

GolfJunkie · 20 February 2019, 03:14 AM

Just a heads up for anyone interested. I've been waiting for this strap to be back in stock on Omegas website for weeks and today I noticed it finally is. IMO it's one of the best looking nato straps they make. Should look really good on the black 300M!

JR16 · 20 February 2019, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by GolfJunkie

Just a heads up for anyone interested. I've been waiting for this strap to be back in stock on Omegas website for weeks and today I noticed it finally is. IMO it's one of the best looking nato straps they make. Should look really good on the black 300M!

Looks cool- besides the fabric keepers, anything different about it than the other NATOs? Have handled in person ?

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benlee · 20 February 2019, 05:54 PM

Taken today. Love the blue ceramic dial.

GolfJunkie · 21 February 2019, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JR16

Looks cool- besides the fabric keepers, anything different about it than the other NATOs? Have handled in person ?

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The fabric keepers are what I really like about this particular strap!

I have not handled it in person yet, it should arrive tomorrow and hopefully I can give a little more detailed review.

scarlet knight · 21 February 2019, 02:21 AM

I own an Omega leather strap for my Speedy. It was wildly overpriced. I bet the NATO is overpriced, also.

JR16 · 21 February 2019, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by GolfJunkie

The fabric keepers are what I really like about this particular strap!

I have not handled it in person yet, it should arrive tomorrow and hopefully I can give a little more detailed review.

Please do!

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dlav · 21 February 2019, 03:03 AM

Just be advised it's leather lined, which is great, but pretty hot and not entirely comfortable in the warm weather... ; )

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Originally Posted by JR16

Looks cool- besides the fabric keepers, anything different about it than the other NATOs? Have handled in person ?

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JR16 · 21 February 2019, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by dlav

Just be advised it's leather lined, which is great, but pretty hot and not entirely comfortable in the warm weather... ; )

Are you sure - website says it’s just nylon, and it’s priced same as other natos on website and pic doesn’t show any leather at all...

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dlav · 21 February 2019, 03:21 AM

Mine was leather lined. Perhaps they changed it...? I bought it two years ago.

rolexfanforlife · 21 February 2019, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by benlee

Taken today. Love the blue ceramic dial.

This pic is awesome!

ap1 · 22 February 2019, 12:25 AM

I love how bens incoming thread became the defacto smpC wave thread

Jakx · 26 February 2019, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ap1

I love how bens incoming thread became the defacto smpC wave thread

Yes, it's the idea. The watch speaks for itself and Ben's pictures only enhance what it actually looks like. Very versatile and wears very well. It's a keeper.

benlee · 26 February 2019, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by rolexfanforlife

This pic is awesome!

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Originally Posted by ap1

I love how bens incoming thread became the defacto smpC wave thread

Me too!

Actually I get the mod to make a title change. It's not an incoming thread anymore.

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Originally Posted by Jakx

Yes, it's the idea. The watch speaks for itself and Ben's pictures only enhance what it actually looks like. Very versatile and wears very well. It's a keeper.

Agree with all you said. Despite my large collection, this watch has the most wrist time in my entire collection. And that's saying something.

benlee · 26 February 2019, 10:23 AM

Just beautiful to look at regardless of the timing of the day. This one is sunset.

eijiboy · 28 February 2019, 05:20 PM

I have a question on this 8800 movement smp300 diver. since this is a new movement, is it safe to change the date at 8pm to 2am or still the same as the previous movement 2500? dont have the watch yet so i dont know and dont have a manual

zion_rasta · 2 March 2019, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by eijiboy

I have a question on this 8800 movement smp300 diver. since this is a new movement, is it safe to change the date at 8pm to 2am or still the same as the previous movement 2500? dont have the watch yet so i dont know and dont have a manual

I would avoid the 10pm-2am date Change.

eijiboy · 2 March 2019, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by zion_rasta

I would avoid the 10pm-2am date Change.

So it still matters like the 2500?

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benlee · 2 March 2019, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by eijiboy

So it still matters like the 2500?

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Not recommended to adjust between 8PM and 2AM. See the online video manual

benlee · 2 March 2019, 10:39 PM

Happy weekends

greeneyedguy · 2 March 2019, 10:39 PM

When I set the date on all my automatic watches I roll the date over by advancing the time so I know it's Am, I advance it to 6 AM, I then quickset the date to the day before the correct date, then roll it over to correct date manually and set time. Works for me.

eijiboy · 3 March 2019, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by benlee

Not recommended to adjust between 8PM and 2AM. See the online video manual

But that manual is for 2500 not the new 8800. I was asking if this new 8800 movement is still same with 2500 in terms of not changing date on 8pm to 2am

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benlee · 3 March 2019, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by eijiboy

But that manual is for 2500 not the new 8800. I was asking if this new 8800 movement is still same with 2500 in terms of not changing date on 8pm to 2am

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Sorry, didn't read it correctly. I don't have my printed watch manual with me now. So maybe someone else here can help.

Wembleyisgreen · 3 March 2019, 01:02 PM

Such a great update on an already classic.

18 February 2019, 05:51 AM	#333
carlhaluss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Carl Location: Vancouver, Canada Watch: Rolex Explorer 1 Posts: 1,780	I have seen it, and tried on all variations - on stainless steel bracelet - including the silver dial and the two-tone models. They are all gorgeous. In the end, if I were to get one, it would either be the blue or black dial, all stainless steel. Omega has really done very well with this model. I am constantly surprised, though, that I usually see each variation in the display at the local Boutique. I would have thought they would be pretty scarce by now. Very difficult to beat this watch in all aspects, and even at full MSRP I feel it is a great value. Cheers, Carl __________________ Those who possess a sense of entitlement are seldom satisfied.

18 February 2019, 10:05 PM	#335
Wrist Watcher 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 1,440	Here are a few shots in the sunshine on Saturday. Really enjoying this watch and loving the various shades of blue - from dark blue almost black to lighter blue in direct sunlight at the perfect angle. __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV (Hulk) Rolex GMT Master II 126710BLRO (Pepsi) Rolex Daytona 116500LN (White)

20 February 2019, 03:14 AM	#338
GolfJunkie 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Eric Location: USA Watch: 252 Posts: 4,825	Just a heads up for anyone interested. I've been waiting for this strap to be back in stock on Omegas website for weeks and today I noticed it finally is. IMO it's one of the best looking nato straps they make. Should look really good on the black 300M! __________________ 2FA Enabled

20 February 2019, 05:54 PM	#340
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,873	Taken today. Love the blue ceramic dial. __________________ Follow me on Instagram : benlee789

26 February 2019, 10:23 AM	#351
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,873	Just beautiful to look at regardless of the timing of the day. This one is sunset. __________________ Follow me on Instagram : benlee789

18 February 2019, 12:57 AM	#331
Fabrice M 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Denver Watch: This and that... Posts: 1,640	Great watch

19 February 2019, 07:24 AM	#337
soweis101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Sal Location: New Mexico Watch: Royal oak 38mm Posts: 51	Good Choice on the blue. I recently purchased the gray dial, and did not work for me. The gray dial is more of a silver high polish than a gray like shown in pictures.

21 February 2019, 02:21 AM	#342
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,135	I own an Omega leather strap for my Speedy. It was wildly overpriced. I bet the NATO is overpriced, also.

21 February 2019, 03:21 AM	#346
dlav "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Drew Location: CT, USA Watch: 16710 Pepsi Posts: 65	Mine was leather lined. Perhaps they changed it...? I bought it two years ago.

22 February 2019, 12:25 AM	#348
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,035	I love how bens incoming thread became the defacto smpC wave thread

28 February 2019, 05:20 PM	#352
eijiboy Banned Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: everywhere Posts: 849	I have a question on this 8800 movement smp300 diver. since this is a new movement, is it safe to change the date at 8pm to 2am or still the same as the previous movement 2500? dont have the watch yet so i dont know and dont have a manual

2 March 2019, 10:39 PM	#356
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,873	Happy weekends __________________ Follow me on Instagram : benlee789

2 March 2019, 10:39 PM	#357
greeneyedguy Banned Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: suffolk Posts: 419	When I set the date on all my automatic watches I roll the date over by advancing the time so I know it's Am, I advance it to 6 AM, I then quickset the date to the day before the correct date, then roll it over to correct date manually and set time. Works for me.

3 March 2019, 01:02 PM	#360
Wembleyisgreen Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Mike Location: Allison Park Watch: 214270 Posts: 540	Such a great update on an already classic.

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