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Considering a Omega Seamaster 300 GMT but notice different reference?

  1. Michael C Dec 24, 2019

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    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
     
  2. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Dec 24, 2019

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    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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  3. jaspers Dec 24, 2019

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    Didn't know of that Gerry Lopez iteration! Nice touch with the hibiscus flowers and the Hawaiian islands on the case back.
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    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.
     
  4. Michael C Dec 24, 2019

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    Archer, thank you for that information!
     
  5. Michael C Dec 24, 2019

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    Jaspers, I kind of like that case back even though I am not necessarily a surfing fan.
     
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  6. Dsloan Dec 24, 2019

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    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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  7. Michael C Dec 24, 2019

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