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Ragu · 27 May 2007, 06:19 AM

Looking around the Omega site I came across a beautiful pic of the White Seamaster GMT.

Being how much I love my White Exp. II and being my daily wearer I wonder if anyone here has owned or still owns a White Omega GMT?

Any pros/cons of white vs. black?

Photo credit: Keith Downing
Ref: 2538.20.00

Did I mention I like this watch?

Any info on this watch?
Thanks

JJ Irani · 27 May 2007, 06:21 AM

WOW!! Stunningly beautiful!!

Ragu · 27 May 2007, 06:36 AM

JJ,
you know of any info on this one?

C.J. · 27 May 2007, 06:37 AM

A buddy of mine has one on the Bond bracelet. I don't think it's an original option from the factory. But it looks fantastic

JJ Irani · 27 May 2007, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ragu

JJ,
you know of any info on this one?

Just a bit. It runs the ETA based 2892-A2 movement, modified by Rolex to 23 jewels. 300 m waterproof with a 44 hour power reserve. COSC certified and a very, very accurate movement!!

Case size: 42 mm

I think the OMEGA calibre is the 1125 movement with the GMT complication. Available with black or white dial....but I think the white looks better.

Great watch and can be had at an excellent price. Super duper value for money!!!

JJ

Ragu · 27 May 2007, 06:42 AM

another pic

photo credit:
Keith Downing

JJ Irani · 27 May 2007, 06:44 AM

Another superb pic, Ragu. I prefer this one to the SMP because it does NOT have the He valve crown at 10 o'clock.

JJ

Ragu · 27 May 2007, 06:47 AM

last pic

lume 2

JJ,
I too like that feature of no Heli

finance21 · 27 May 2007, 09:25 AM

I have owned that watch twice (I know I have problems) in the past and she is stunning. I still say stick with the white Exp. II. The pictures of the white Omega GMT capture the black surrounding highlights perfectly but one drawback of the Omega GMT is that in person the white face does not have much contrast, it is all WHITE. Now don’t get me wrong, for the money you can not beat the Omega, but if you are used to the white Rolex Exp. II with the beautiful black contrasting indices stick with Rolex.

Rubenonfire · 27 May 2007, 09:28 AM

That's some serious LUME. Looks great.
I love the white face, but I've never been a fan of the Seamaster hands. I'm not into that "broad arrow" look. Prefer the hands on the Speedies, but that white face is HARD to deny!

Ragu · 27 May 2007, 10:09 AM

I've always liked Omega and the Seamaster in particular. The Black GMT seems to be favored alot more however I like the White face partly because it isn't as "common" as it's Black brother.

Any other thoughts/comments?
Thanks

dman · 27 May 2007, 10:41 AM

I have owned that watch twice and the black dial once. Not sure why I ever sold the second white dial, totally love that watch. Looks great, comfy and tough as nails.

amanda · 27 May 2007, 11:38 AM

I'm pretty sure the white version is now discontinued (a search on some Omega forums should give you this info) so if you see a BNIB one I'd snap it up.
I love it, its a gorgeous watch and something I'd like to pick up in the future!!!! At around a third of the price of an ExpII brand new, I cant ever see the justification in going Rolex.. It's easy to get Omega discounted more so than Rolex (DU anyway).

EDIT - here's a link from an AD I know and his thoughts on the GMT in White being discont.

http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthr...ght=2538.20.00

Tools · 27 May 2007, 01:46 PM

Great photos of a great looking time piece

ck867 · 27 May 2007, 04:41 PM

my co worker actually just picked up this watch new in the san francisco, CA area at some AD. His bezel has the half blue, half silver look to it

Andad · 27 May 2007, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Just a bit. It runs the ETA based 2892-A2 movement, modified by Rolex to 23 jewels. 300 m waterproof with a 44 hour power reserve. COSC certified and a very, very accurate movement!!

Case size: 42 mm

I think the OMEGA calibre is the 1125 movement with the GMT complication. Available with black or white dial....but I think the white looks better.

Great watch and can be had at an excellent price. Super duper value for money!!!

JJ

Modified by Rolex?

G.J · 27 May 2007, 06:50 PM

Hahaha..yes i noticed that as well....

These Omega's are ETA based and modified by ETA using Omega specs.

amanda · 27 May 2007, 10:26 PM

Poor JJ - he cant help himself its simply.. rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolexrolex rolex rolex I think you get the picture, on the brain thats for sure

One track mind eh

Blue Bull · 27 May 2007, 11:03 PM

Nope,my white dial 16570 is

BTW,I get the same discount on Rolex and Omega.Rolex is then actually better value for money,both on purchase and off course even more so on selling.Only one Omega that tickles my fancy and thats the "Moon watch".Would still not buy it.Rolex is money better spent.

JJ Irani · 28 May 2007, 04:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

Modified by Rolex?

Oops....that should read OMEGA....just can't get the Rolex brand out of my head, uh?

Alex Stylianou · 28 May 2007, 06:46 AM

WOW!! Stunningly beautiful!!

Ragu · 30 May 2007, 12:31 AM

Does anyone think that being the Great White is discontinued any future collectability may occur?

JJ Irani · 30 May 2007, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ragu

Does anyone think that being the Great White is discontinued any future collectability may occur?

You need to take a few dives around the coasts of Australia and South Africa to see the Great White!! He'll make sure you're discontinued!!

leopardprey · 30 May 2007, 12:55 PM

Oops....that should read OMEGA....just can't get the Rolex brand out of my head, uh?

You guys have to remember that JJ was put here on this forum by Rolex. He is their "plant".

TARDIS · 30 May 2007, 02:17 PM

I like both models. Omega GMT 2538.20.00 is good value for money and is still available.US$1745.

A few dollars up gets you a Bond GMT blue dial 2735.80.00 which is co-axial and worth the extra 730 at US$2475. I prefer the GMT hand and config of 24hr indices INSIDE the crystal.

The ultimate of course is the white dial EXP II. It has to be for that money.

leopardprey · 3 June 2007, 01:33 PM

Well, there is a BNIB Omega White GMT for sale here in Phnom Penh, at the only Omega dealer in Phnom Penh. HAs had the watch for 3 years in his shop. Dealer is asking $1500 for it. Think I may by. Good price and hard to find. Very comfortable on the wrist, more so than my Rolex GMT. Will try today to get them down a couple more hundred, if can will buy.

Cheers

Sam · 4 June 2007, 10:28 AM

I used to own one....probably should have kept it. One of the few watches I've regretted selling. I sold to fund my GMTII (which is my all time favorite watch, so I guess in the end it's alright). Great watch...tough as nails, accurate, wears nice on the wrist....a little heavier than the EXPII though. It's thicker than the 2254.50 and 2531.80...guess it's the GMT complication. Loooooooove the all brushed case though. Also looks great on the SMP rubber strap.

AJC · 5 June 2007, 05:54 AM

The white GMT is a stunning watch.As Sam said above the brushed case and bracelet are so easy to look after.10/10

Aaron

leopardprey · 5 June 2007, 10:54 AM

Will buy today I think. Getting pretty good deal on it, and I had an Omega SMP before for 3 years that served me really well through some very tough times and now is on my brother's wrist being put through a beating so I know how Omegas hold up.

JJ Irani · 5 June 2007, 10:54 AM

Beautiful pics, Aaron!!

27 May 2007, 06:19 AM	#1
Ragu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Ragu Sauce Location: Southern, FL Watch: the Sauce ;) Posts: 781	Omega White GMT.. Looking around the Omega site I came across a beautiful pic of the White Seamaster GMT. Being how much I love my White Exp. II and being my daily wearer I wonder if anyone here has owned or still owns a White Omega GMT? Any pros/cons of white vs. black? Photo credit: Keith Downing Ref: 2538.20.00 Did I mention I like this watch? Any info on this watch? Thanks __________________ "Waiting is so time consuming" -- Unknown Proud Member #2391 Last edited by Ragu; 27 May 2007 at 10:05 AM..

27 May 2007, 06:21 AM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	WOW!! Stunningly beautiful!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

27 May 2007, 06:36 AM	#3
Ragu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Ragu Sauce Location: Southern, FL Watch: the Sauce ;) Posts: 781	JJ, you know of any info on this one? __________________ "Waiting is so time consuming" -- Unknown Proud Member #2391

27 May 2007, 06:37 AM	#4
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	A buddy of mine has one on the Bond bracelet. I don't think it's an original option from the factory. But it looks fantastic __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

27 May 2007, 06:42 AM	#6
Ragu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Ragu Sauce Location: Southern, FL Watch: the Sauce ;) Posts: 781	another pic photo credit: Keith Downing __________________ "Waiting is so time consuming" -- Unknown Proud Member #2391

27 May 2007, 06:44 AM	#7
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Another superb pic, Ragu. I prefer this one to the SMP because it does NOT have the He valve crown at 10 o'clock. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

27 May 2007, 06:47 AM	#8
Ragu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Ragu Sauce Location: Southern, FL Watch: the Sauce ;) Posts: 781	last pic lume 2 JJ, I too like that feature of no Heli __________________ "Waiting is so time consuming" -- Unknown Proud Member #2391

27 May 2007, 09:25 AM	#9
finance21 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: U.S.A Posts: 362	I have owned that watch twice (I know I have problems) in the past and she is stunning. I still say stick with the white Exp. II. The pictures of the white Omega GMT capture the black surrounding highlights perfectly but one drawback of the Omega GMT is that in person the white face does not have much contrast, it is all WHITE. Now don’t get me wrong, for the money you can not beat the Omega, but if you are used to the white Rolex Exp. II with the beautiful black contrasting indices stick with Rolex.

27 May 2007, 09:28 AM	#10
Rubenonfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Ruben Location: Orange County Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,317	That's some serious LUME. Looks great. I love the white face, but I've never been a fan of the Seamaster hands. I'm not into that "broad arrow" look. Prefer the hands on the Speedies, but that white face is HARD to deny!

27 May 2007, 10:09 AM	#11
Ragu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Ragu Sauce Location: Southern, FL Watch: the Sauce ;) Posts: 781	I've always liked Omega and the Seamaster in particular. The Black GMT seems to be favored alot more however I like the White face partly because it isn't as "common" as it's Black brother. Any other thoughts/comments? Thanks __________________ "Waiting is so time consuming" -- Unknown Proud Member #2391

27 May 2007, 10:41 AM	#12
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	I have owned that watch twice and the black dial once. Not sure why I ever sold the second white dial, totally love that watch. Looks great, comfy and tough as nails. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

27 May 2007, 11:38 AM	#13
amanda Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,380	I'm pretty sure the white version is now discontinued (a search on some Omega forums should give you this info) so if you see a BNIB one I'd snap it up. I love it, its a gorgeous watch and something I'd like to pick up in the future!!!! At around a third of the price of an ExpII brand new, I cant ever see the justification in going Rolex.. It's easy to get Omega discounted more so than Rolex (DU anyway). EDIT - here's a link from an AD I know and his thoughts on the GMT in White being discont. http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthr...ght=2538.20.00

27 May 2007, 01:46 PM	#14
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,158	Great photos of a great looking time piece

27 May 2007, 04:41 PM	#15
ck867 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: California Posts: 30	my co worker actually just picked up this watch new in the san francisco, CA area at some AD. His bezel has the half blue, half silver look to it

27 May 2007, 06:50 PM	#17
G.J "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 2,094	Hahaha..yes i noticed that as well.... These Omega's are ETA based and modified by ETA using Omega specs.

27 May 2007, 10:26 PM	#18
amanda Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,380	Poor JJ - he cant help himself its simply.. rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolex rolexrolex rolex rolex I think you get the picture, on the brain thats for sure One track mind eh

27 May 2007, 11:03 PM	#19
Blue Bull Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,887	Nope,my white dial 16570 is BTW,I get the same discount on Rolex and Omega.Rolex is then actually better value for money,both on purchase and off course even more so on selling.Only one Omega that tickles my fancy and thats the "Moon watch".Would still not buy it.Rolex is money better spent.

28 May 2007, 06:46 AM	#21
Alex Stylianou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,785	WOW!! Stunningly beautiful!!

30 May 2007, 12:31 AM	#22
Ragu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Ragu Sauce Location: Southern, FL Watch: the Sauce ;) Posts: 781	Does anyone think that being the Great White is discontinued any future collectability may occur? __________________ "Waiting is so time consuming" -- Unknown Proud Member #2391

30 May 2007, 12:55 PM	#24
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Oops....that should read OMEGA....just can't get the Rolex brand out of my head, uh? You guys have to remember that JJ was put here on this forum by Rolex. He is their "plant".

30 May 2007, 02:17 PM	#25
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	I like both models. Omega GMT 2538.20.00 is good value for money and is still available.US$1745. A few dollars up gets you a Bond GMT blue dial 2735.80.00 which is co-axial and worth the extra 730 at US$2475. I prefer the GMT hand and config of 24hr indices INSIDE the crystal. The ultimate of course is the white dial EXP II. It has to be for that money.

3 June 2007, 01:33 PM	#26
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Well, there is a BNIB Omega White GMT for sale here in Phnom Penh, at the only Omega dealer in Phnom Penh. HAs had the watch for 3 years in his shop. Dealer is asking $1500 for it. Think I may by. Good price and hard to find. Very comfortable on the wrist, more so than my Rolex GMT. Will try today to get them down a couple more hundred, if can will buy. Cheers

4 June 2007, 10:28 AM	#27
Sam Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas Watch: Yes...too many!!! Posts: 426	I used to own one....probably should have kept it. One of the few watches I've regretted selling. I sold to fund my GMTII (which is my all time favorite watch, so I guess in the end it's alright). Great watch...tough as nails, accurate, wears nice on the wrist....a little heavier than the EXPII though. It's thicker than the 2254.50 and 2531.80...guess it's the GMT complication. Loooooooove the all brushed case though. Also looks great on the SMP rubber strap.

5 June 2007, 05:54 AM	#28
AJC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 1,878	The white GMT is a stunning watch.As Sam said above the brushed case and bracelet are so easy to look after.10/10 Aaron

5 June 2007, 10:54 AM	#29
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Will buy today I think. Getting pretty good deal on it, and I had an Omega SMP before for 3 years that served me really well through some very tough times and now is on my brother's wrist being put through a beating so I know how Omegas hold up.

5 June 2007, 10:54 AM	#30
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Beautiful pics, Aaron!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

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