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Blackjack 24

My daily watch has been a 2264.50 and has been with me through some gnarly stuff. Recently I felt myself getting that new watch itch. I installed a new bezel and that curbed my appetite for awhile, but that nagging feeling was still there.

Initially my plan was to sell the 2264 and get a 2231.50 but ultimately I decided against it. I'm one of those losers who actually rely on their watch being durable and accurate so I prefer quartz. I decided to almost come full circle (my first Omega was a 2541.80 I traded for the 2264) but went with Craig over Brosnan, as he's clearly the superior Bond.

dsio

That applied marker Daniel Craig version is already seeing some appreciation in value due to that and I expect it to continue into the future.

Jakeys

Welcome! Props to you for wearing that 2264.50 as a proper tool watch, that old bezel looked gnarly in a cool way. I don't have the guts to beat my watch up like that, but I love the look. I have the same feeling about having a quartz I can always grab and go without thinking about if it's wound or if it's accurate. I think anyone with a multiple watch collection should have at least one quartz.

Unfortunately, as you disrespected Brosnan and my 2541.80, we are mortal enemies now... just kidding. When I was first getting into watches, I considered the 2220.80 as well, I liked the applied indices and red text. But I also preferred the more vintage look and the quartz practicality of the original SMP, and Brosnan and GoldenEye are my favourite Bond and Bond movie so I went that direction. Seven years so far and not a day I've regretted it or been bored of it. Easy forever watch.



Agreed, I think all of the SMP gens have a healthy future on the second hand market really. They'll never be crazy high as so many were made, but they're all still excellent choices to this day. Mine was $2500 AUD for a very clean example with full set in 2018, it would now trade at about $4000-4500.