2012 London Olympics Seamaster on Jomashop

Wetworks · Jun 20, 2020

ConElPueblo
I don't know your watch history or your preference for vintage/new watches, but have you considered a 36.5mm jumbo Seamaster from the fifties instead? In pristine condition it shouldn't cost more than $1,500 and they are extremely wearable. I've had four or five of them and my gold capped 1953 version is one of my keepers.

Annapolis
That’s a great thought, if I end up wanting something like this for myself. More within budget for me, and I find that that size is the sweet spot for me. My 36mm AT 2504.30 fits me just perfectly.

Day/date cal. 75x Seamasters from the late 60s would fit the bill, too. They're in the 37mm range IIRC, and can be had for less than $1K.

tumbler · Jun 22, 2020

Annapolis
Joma has a good reputation, and I suspect my concerns are invalid, but I'm looking at this listing and feeling a little jittery about the fact that some information is missing (?) from the back of the watch: namely, the water resistance, the watch issue number (within the LE series--xxxx/1948), and the serial #, though I'd expect they might blur that out of the picture.

Below I'll post the official Omega site picture first, then the Joma listing for comparison.

Anyone else have thoughts about this? I have reached out Joma directly too...

Just to add to the OP's post... I have noticed this on several Jomashop watches, especially Omegas. My guess is that they instructed their editor(s) to remove serial numbers and other identifying details, but the editor goes a little overboard. If I saw the same pics on another site (without a note that the photo was intentionally edited to hide certain numbers), I would assume it was a fake or franken watch. Here is an example of an Aqua Terra where they have worked their magic and totally removed the caliber number from the movement... as well as dulling and photoshopping all of the life out of the image.

Annapolis · Jun 22, 2020

That is some leadfooted photoshopping, but I guess when you’re processing dozens or hundreds of pics a day and are instructed to err on the side of caution, that’s what you do.

2012 London Olympics Seamaster on Jomashop

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