I just bought this exact reference after shopping around. The comparable Rolex Sub from 2006 would have cost me $8k-$10k. I picked up my Seamaster for $2,600 and it's stunning. I'm not hating on Rolex by any means, but I don't know where the extra $6k+ goes beyond the name on the dial. I also love that it's a multiple-film Bond watch, it's a unique design, and it's a solid watch.
Congrats! And if it comes to quality, I think the Omegas of that era are actually a little bit better than Subs (of the same era). Especially the bracelet is very solid.
Great video and appreciate the points you made about the watch and the industry steering towards in house more expensive rout. I have the same model for about 2 years now and i must say its a phenomenal watch. Definitely on par with the sub of that era and better in many ways. Definitely has some shortcomings in terms of the bracelet aesthetic and the lack of micro-adjust options however aside from those, not much more to dislike.
Thank you very much for watching and your feedback! Totally agree especially regarding the lack of micro-adjustment. Fortunately I‘ve got a decent fit of the bracelet. Love this watch
I have my Quartz version from 1996 still have box and papers as well, i have a lot more expensive ones such as a GMT2 Master but its still my favourite except that i have to send it away for a battery every few years which is getting more and more expensive.
@@watchyouwant1617 no worries at all. It's a very well colour matched strap. Go for the normal size if your wrist is around 7 inches. It fits to the case perfectly. For the price, it's really superb and I'm not sure I'll put the bracelet back on
Wearing my 2531.80 from 2004 now while I wait on my 2007 Rolex Subs first overhaul. This great Omega loses about 2 seconds per MONTH as long as I wear it 23/7. Don’t know why Omega discontinued this particular movement. I was able to get the Original COSC certificate for it in 2005 matched to the serial number from Switzerland. I will treasure it till I croak. It’s been overhauled a couple of times and it’s a brilliant timepiece.
Awesome to hear that. Totally agree on that it’s questionable why they discontinued the usage of this movement. Probably it’s the „in-house“-hype and the money connected to it regarding service.
I currently own a beautiful 41mm first-generation Seamaster 300. Should I keep it, or trade it in for a Speedmaster Racing with a white dial and 3304 movement?
Funny, the main reason I liked this strap is the exact opposite to you because It didn't taper down. I thought it looked more masculine. This is still a great watch strap even in todays market!
@@Ordash yes, the previous owner wanted to have the links all brushed what many did with the polished links. Think during a revision I‘ll let it set back to how it was before
Late to this video but technically, it IS an in-house movement since the parent company owns both Omega AND ETA. Base ETA then modified by Omega for use, but all owned by the same folks.
Hello! Great video and you have an awesome collection btw! 🔥 a bit unrelated question to this video.. but I’m looking into buying the same Oris artelier complication moonphase watch you had 3 years ago.. 😅 I’m just curious of what made you want to sell it? Thank you!
Thank you very much for watching my videos and for your feedback. I’ve sold the Oris because back then I was a real flipper. The reason I came up with were: don’t really wear dressier pieces, do I really need the moonphase etc. In the end it was stupid because it was a really nice watch and a creamy/white dial is always nice to have. Today I wouldn’t sell it anymore.
Aside from the bracelet, the only complaint I had about this watch was that the main crown was too small. An additional 3/4 to 1mm diameter would have made the watch perfect.
I have this watch from new in 2001. Just serviced by Omega 4 weeks ago. New bezel insert and bracelet cleaned, so watch is like new!
what did that run you ? I need to do that, last time I had it serviced and replaced the HEV cap, ran around 550 back in 2006. Cheers & thanks, Michael
@@VOByRobbins £500
@@latibes thank you!
How much did the watch cost you back in 2001
@@A5_AD £1,100 from Beaverbrooks. 0% credit over one year
Ive got the quartz piece, they brilliant and timeless, stunning watch, good video, thanks
Thanks for watching!
quartz is never brilliant, its a soulless movement, you bought an OMEGA case
I just bought this exact reference after shopping around. The comparable Rolex Sub from 2006 would have cost me $8k-$10k. I picked up my Seamaster for $2,600 and it's stunning. I'm not hating on Rolex by any means, but I don't know where the extra $6k+ goes beyond the name on the dial. I also love that it's a multiple-film Bond watch, it's a unique design, and it's a solid watch.
Congrats! And if it comes to quality, I think the Omegas of that era are actually a little bit better than Subs (of the same era). Especially the bracelet is very solid.
@@watchyouwant1617thanks. The bracelet is nice but I don’t use it.
Great video and appreciate the points you made about the watch and the industry steering towards in house more expensive rout. I have the same model for about 2 years now and i must say its a phenomenal watch. Definitely on par with the sub of that era and better in many ways. Definitely has some shortcomings in terms of the bracelet aesthetic and the lack of micro-adjust options however aside from those, not much more to dislike.
Thank you very much for watching and your feedback! Totally agree especially regarding the lack of micro-adjustment. Fortunately I‘ve got a decent fit of the bracelet. Love this watch
That’s a nice watch, honestly I prefer the 2220.80 coaxial movement from casino royale
@@yusakufudo367 also a very good choice 👍🏻
I have my Quartz version from 1996 still have box and papers as well, i have a lot more expensive ones such as a GMT2 Master but its still my favourite except that i have to send it away for a battery every few years which is getting more and more expensive.
Thanks for sharing!
Have put my 2541.80 on a dark blue Zealande rubber strap. Absolutely perfect
Should also give it a try. Thanks for the comment!
@@watchyouwant1617 no worries at all. It's a very well colour matched strap. Go for the normal size if your wrist is around 7 inches. It fits to the case perfectly. For the price, it's really superb and I'm not sure I'll put the bracelet back on
I have great white dial, and also want white zealande and a mimami blue. Hope will fit. I am just not sure for quality of rubber but i will try.
@@mehmetaliertan they're very good quality. I'm selling my Seamaster as I miss a pilot watch, but yes Zealande is soft, good fit and colour
Wearing my 2531.80 from 2004 now while I wait on my 2007 Rolex Subs first overhaul. This great Omega loses about 2 seconds per MONTH as long as I wear it 23/7. Don’t know why Omega discontinued this particular movement. I was able to get the Original COSC certificate for it in 2005 matched to the serial number from Switzerland. I will treasure it till I croak. It’s been overhauled a couple of times and it’s a brilliant timepiece.
Awesome to hear that. Totally agree on that it’s questionable why they discontinued the usage of this movement. Probably it’s the „in-house“-hype
and the money connected to it regarding service.
I currently own a beautiful 41mm first-generation Seamaster 300. Should I keep it, or trade it in for a Speedmaster Racing with a white dial and 3304 movement?
Funny, the main reason I liked this strap is the exact opposite to you because It didn't taper down. I thought it looked more masculine. This is still a great watch strap even in todays market!
Definitely one of the most comfortable bracelets out there
@@watchyouwant1617 yours is brushed to death though, the subtleties of the bracelet are lost
@@Ordash yes, the previous owner wanted to have the links all brushed what many did with the polished links. Think during a revision I‘ll let it set back to how it was before
My 1995 model back from service bezel movement is almost impossible to turn. Idk why.
Even mine, but not serviced
mine turns but only anti clockwise, still stiff 25 years later!!
Late to this video but technically, it IS an in-house movement since the parent company owns both Omega AND ETA. Base ETA then modified by Omega for use, but all owned by the same folks.
You‘re right👍🏻
Hello! Great video and you have an awesome collection btw! 🔥
a bit unrelated question to this video.. but I’m looking into buying the same Oris artelier complication moonphase watch you had 3 years ago.. 😅
I’m just curious of what made you want to sell it?
Thank you!
Thank you very much for watching my videos and for your feedback.
I’ve sold the Oris because back then I was a real flipper. The reason I came up with were: don’t really wear dressier pieces, do I really need the moonphase etc. In the end it was stupid because it was a really nice watch and a creamy/white dial is always nice to have. Today I wouldn’t sell it anymore.
@@watchyouwant1617 thank you soo much for replying! I totally understand your point. Well I look forward to see more videos 👍
haha, the reason why i liked this bracelet s because it made for men, it not effeminate. it is 100% mexican macho men material n design.
That looks like a quartz movement too me look at the fingers
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Dude if you're jealous and you don't know about watches get the hell out of here lmao.
Buddy, you need to bone up on watches. You're not making sense.
Is the lume blue or standard green?
Standard greenish
Aside from the bracelet, the only complaint I had about this watch was that the main crown was too small. An additional 3/4 to 1mm diameter would have made the watch perfect.
Agree 👍🏻
I'm fed up of hearing that that the bracelet looks 90's - it really doesn't.
Too me it’s quintessential 90ies but probably only because the SMP300m is such a 90ies icon😉