Considering a Omega Seamaster 300 GMT but notice different reference?

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Michael C

·Dec 24, 2019

I am looking at Seamaster 300 GMT watches (black faces; not Great White) and notice there are three different reference numbers... but, I cant figure out what the difference between them. Can anyone point out the differences?
2234.50.00
2534.50.00
2536.50.00
Michael

 

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Archer

·Dec 24, 2019·Omega Qualified Watchmaker

Michael C

I am looking at Seamaster 300 GMT watches (black faces; not Great White) and notice there are three different reference numbers... but, I cant figure out what the difference between them. Can anyone point out the differences?
2234.50.00
2534.50.00
2536.50.00
Michael

The 22345000 is a "common" black GMT with Cal. 1128, and has a Speedmaster style bracelet.

The 25345000 is a "US" model that has a Bond style bracelet on it, but is otherwise the same as the 22345000.

The 25365000 is the same watch as the 22345000, but is a "Gerry Lopez" LE with a custom case back.

Cheers, Al

 

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jaspers

·Dec 24, 2019

Didn't know of that Gerry Lopez iteration! Nice touch with the hibiscus flowers and the Hawaiian islands on the case back.

I've seen the 2534.50.00 (Bond bracelet) available a lot more on the second-hand market compared to the 2234.50.00 (speedmaster bracelet)—the latter looking a lot more timeless in my view. The Bond bracelet looks a bit dated to me.

 

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Michael C

·Dec 24, 2019

Archer, thank you for that information!

 

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Michael C

·Dec 24, 2019

Jaspers, I kind of like that case back even though I am not necessarily a surfing fan.

 

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Dsloan

·Dec 24, 2019

FWIW, I got one with the bond bracelet and agree that it looks dated. Also, not a great clasping mechanism in my opinion. Looks good on a nato, though if you don't want to shell out for the speedy-style bracelet.

 

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Michael C

·Dec 24, 2019

I agree that it looks better on the Speedy style bracelet and that is likely what I will try to find.