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20 Years for the Omega Seamaster GMT Ref 2534.50.00
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jets
·Never understood why this model didn’t get the love that it’s non gmt brethren did. When I lost my 2254 I seriously considered getting one of these as a replacement with my insurance dollars (ended up getting a similarly unloved IWC utc model instead)
I think some people figured it was more money for a watch that looked almost the same. Also it is thicker and sits a bit higher on the wrist. A lot of SMP lovers like the thinner profile of the 1120 cal models.
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dc_in_sf
·I think some people figured it was more money for a watch that looked almost the same. Also it is thicker and sits a bit higher on the wrist. A lot of SMP lovers like the thinner profile of the 1120 cal models.
yeah the thinness of the 1120 models is great, though compared to modern co-axial watches the the GMT version is positively svelte 😀
I bought my 2254 new near end of life for the model and even then the GMT model was available for less. I guess the GMT complication was not something people really dug. The lack of the of the He valve is a big plus in my book though and the independent hour hand is fantastic for traveling.
This thread really has me thinking I should keep an eye out for a cheap 2534, would make the perfect beater travel watch.
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dinexus
·Really wished Omega had more GMT options this year. Fingers still crossed for a mid-year expansion to the Aqua Terra or Seamaster 300 line. Dying for a Master-series GMT that isn't 44+ millimeters.
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jets
·yeah the thinness of the 1120 models is great, though compared to modern co-axial watches the the GMT version is positively svelte 😀
I bought my 2254 new near end of life for the model and even then the GMT model was available for less. I guess the GMT complication was not something people really dug. The lack of the of the He valve is a big plus in my book though and the independent hour hand is fantastic for traveling.
This thread really has me thinking I should keep an eye out for a cheap 2534, would make the perfect beater travel watch.
I did just that and found a local guy to sell me it for an amazing price. I really like it! Surprising that they were selling cheaper than the 2254's. Probably to just get rid of them I suppose.
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DIV
·Never had a Seamaster GMT but one of my favorite things about is the lack of He valve
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jets
·Got to say I don't even notice HE on the smps.
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sillo38
·I'm absolutely in love with this watch and am pretty surprised how undervalued and unloved they seem to be.
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Om3ga321
·The transition at 18 and 6 has always put me off this GMT.
To fussy my eye always goes to those 2 points on the bezel.
To fussy my eye always goes to those 2 points on the bezel.
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skipjack
·I just got one of these and the bezel is a lot less loud than it appears in photos.
A future cult classic I think!
A future cult classic I think!
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fskywalker
·Had the 2534 and it is a very nice watch. 👍 I sold it upon buying the Bond GMT coaxial (2535.80.00) which later sold as well but recently re-acquired. 😀
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