On post 1997 ones, I don't understand why bother with polished ones, shiny ones or else. Shape doesn't really matters. Buy low price then go Omega still we can.
Looks like SL H & M hands then. Why would the hands glow more than the dial otherwise? If you managed to get a tritium second hand fitted I’m happy for you but I note the red paint is very faded so it’s either been there decades or was second hand when fitted.
Most people want a watch they can put on their wrist and enjoy immediately rather than spend an extra $700 and wait 2-6 months for Omega to service it. Especially, I have to assume, the OP who is buying his first Omega and doesn't have 10 others sitting in the watchbox that can be worn while awaiting the service to be completed.
Yes, what I was saying. Lum H/M and original Tr Second. Yes it's an original second hand, put in by an Omega retailer. I understand why you find that odd but still.
Before servicing all the hands were like the 2531 up there that are falling appart. They won't do much more road... At some point, you have no choice but to change them. Eventually put them back after re lum.
My 2531.80 was serviced in 2023 with a new a bezel fitted "as a gesture of good will"
I love the low silhouette of these compared to the modern ones.
When I bought it, I could have bought the quartz, it was just a matter of which I found first.
How's the service bezel compare to the original? To my knowledge I'm still on my original, it has light marks on it but I'd be worried the new one would be darker.
I've heard other people say Omega tried selling them a new bracelet too during the service
