Hello everyone, I am a newbie here. Having had an older blue wave Seamaster a few years ago (and regretting selling it), I thought I would treat myself and purchase another one. The watch really is lovely and complete with all boxes, pictogram cards, instruction manual; it even has its Omega chronometer certificate and also a nice rubber Omega rubber strap. Love it. What do you think?

 

Congrats. Is it just me or does the whole bracelet have a completely polished finish?

 

Thanks. I think it's just the really bright overhead lights. The watch was bought in 2010 at a reputable store in Manchester. I'm delighted with it as I was looking at a number of Breitlings. I've had a few Breitlings in the past, a couple of Rolex and two Omegas, what swayed me on this was is that it's not too old and the paperwork etc is complete. As its a co-axial, apparently servicing is around every 10 years too. I've loved the Seamaster since Brosnan wore one in Goldeneye.

 

Congrats!....the rubber strap will look good on it

 

Thanks. Checking online I can't believe the price of the rubber straps! I got everything (watch, inner red and white outer boxes, three pictogram cards, Omega cream wallet, user book, chronometer certificate, omega swing tags, Omega rubber strap and spare rubber bits) all for £1600.00 which is a great price I think.

 

That is a good price especially with a rubber strap included. I completely agree with you on the price of rubber straps - I paid about about £170 for my Omega rubber, whereas an equivalent Breitling rubber cost me £55. Go figure!

 

I know! £150 upwards for a rubber strap? I agree, I think it's a great price for what I got. I must say though, another thing that swung it for me was the bracelet, really comfortable, substantial and well made and fits my wrist like a glove. I was looking at a Breitling Avenger Skyland but I think the completeness of the Seamaster for the reasons above did it for me.

I wonder if the helium escape valve works in the bath?

 

Yes, looks like someone has been using a Cape Cod style polishing cloth on it and has polished the entire bracelet. Can easily be remedied at the next service - before and after on a bracelet refinish to show the difference:



Watch is a Ref. 21230412001002 with a 2500C.

Cheers, Al

 

There is something about a nice before/after picture I find particularly satisfying!

 

Hi Al, yes I see what you mean. Thanks for the comparison pics above, the clasp really is super shiny, more so than the bracelet. Just checked the cards and yes, the number is the same as you've quoted above.

 

The clasp actually looks kinda cool polished

 

I think you're right, it does. Need to watch out in the summer in case I dazzle oncoming cars in the sun!

 

Nice watch you got yourself there
Excellent price for such a complete package.
Congratulations.