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2541.80.00 Weird Serial Number

reverbtime
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Edit: It's a 2221.80.

Saw this great condition 2541.80.00 for a great price at a pawnshop today. Dial is in excellent condition, with a case that appears unpolished.

Just took a few photos, and did not buy it. Photo is not the best, but noticed in person that the serial on the back of the lugs starts with 91, which would not make sense with the production year span these were made. Or, am I missing something?

Thanks.

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Omarrye
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Can’t comment on the serial number but something is off with the dial…
 
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You are right. The Omega logo should be white. As well as the Seamaster text.

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Maybe it's a 2221.80? Not sure why you blurred out the serial number... we can't read it at that picture quality anyway. Totally possible the serial ends in -16 and you're reading it upside down and seeing it as 91-.
 
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Maybe it's a 2221.80? Not sure why you blurred out the serial number... we can't read it at that picture quality anyway. Totally possible the serial ends in -16 and you're reading it upside down and seeing it as 91-.
You are right, it's a 2221.80. Had no idea there were two 41mm quartz "Bond" versions.

I thought it was wiser to not post full serial numbers (so scammers can't use them)? Definitely did not read it upside down; it starts with 91. Reading from a few older threads, it looks like a '91 serial number will be from ca. 2011ish.
 
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Yeah it's definitely not a 2541.80, both the dial and the caseback are incorrect. It's a 2221.80. The 2541.80 was featured in GoldenEye, the 2531.80 automatic was featured in the remainder of Brosnan's films. The 2221.80 was never used in any Bond film, but the equivalent automatic reference 2220.80 was briefly used in some scenes in Casino Royale. After that it's all PO's, AT's or special editions.

With regards to the serial number, it's a good idea not to post your own in their entirety but it's also unlikely to be a big deal, especially for a watch this old. It becomes much harder to date watches by serial after about 2007 anyway.

With regards to this watch, it looks to be quite a good example. I would green light it if the price is right and you're interested.
 
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Yeah it's definitely not a 2541.80, both the dial and the caseback are incorrect. It's a 2221.80. The 2541.80 was featured in GoldenEye, the 2531.80 automatic was featured in the remainder of Brosnan's films. The 2221.80 was never used in any Bond film, but the equivalent automatic reference 2220.80 was briefly used in some scenes in Casino Royale. After that it's all PO's, AT's or special editions.

With regards to the serial number, it's a good idea not to post your own in their entirety but it's also unlikely to be a big deal, especially for a watch this old. It becomes much harder to date watches by serial after about 2007 anyway.

With regards to this watch, it looks to be quite a good example. I would green light it if the price is right and you're interested.
Thanks. The collector in me wanted a true "Bond" SMP300. But, it's in great condition for $1,300 USD.
 
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Thanks. The collector in me wanted a true "Bond" SMP300. But, it's in great condition for $1,300 USD.

Haha, I have a 2541.80 for the same reason so I totally understand where you're coming from. $1300 USD sounds like a great deal, actually maybe too cheap. The cheapest on Chrono24 US right now is $2000, with the average trending $2500-3000 USD. I'd make them crack the caseback to validate the movement is original, but if it is as good as it looks in the photos, and it has a Caliber 1538 in it, I say go for it.
 
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That's a pretty good price. I swap that for my 2541.80 any day.

reverbtime sounds like he values the Bond connection more than the revised dial, maybe he can buy it and you can trade. 😁
 
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I thought it was wiser to not post full serial numbers (so scammers can't use them)?
What exactly will a scammer do with a serial number? Fake a sales receipt and file a police report? You’re fine sharing the complete serial number.
 
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