New Bond Omega?

Dsloan · Dec 4, 2019

I think I'm with the concenus: Great design, acceptably minimal presence of 007 branding, ridiculous price.

Also, helium valves are silly. There are what, a few hundred people working as saturation divers around the world? Maybe it was a mandate because Daniel Craig needed a button to push to arm an explosive?

queriver · Dec 4, 2019

I like the watch very much including the mesh bracelet, but won't be buying it based on price.

Also, what's gnawing at me is whether Omega putting a military arrow on the dial and a faux mil serial number on the caseback is in some way a bit disrespectful to genuine military watches and servicemen. Be interested to know whether this has crossed the minds of OFers who have served.

gcole · Dec 4, 2019

Needs sword hands, especially with that color lume

stuart70 · Dec 4, 2019

I don’t think I will be rushing out to trade my 2531.80 in.

lightspire · Dec 4, 2019

I wonder why replace ceramic with an aluminum bezel and dial?

JET007 · Dec 4, 2019

lightspire
I wonder why replace ceramic with an aluminum bezel and dial?

I would’ve thought ceramic’s durability would complement the titanium more, but I still love the overall design of the watch! It’s shocking to me that it costs double what my SMPc did back in 2017, even with it being master chronometer and titanium.

Bushido · Dec 4, 2019

lightspire
I wonder why replace ceramic with an aluminum bezel and dial?

I have been thinking the same thing. Aesthetics aside, it feels to me like Omega is asking a premium price for a watch while cost cutting on materials (ceramic vs aluminum and grade 2 Ti vs grade 5).

Geezer · Dec 4, 2019

I like it, but agree the price is ridiculous. Great to see a no-date watch though.

Meme-Dweller · Dec 4, 2019

Bushido
I have been thinking the same thing. Aesthetics aside, it feels to me like Omega is asking a premium price for a watch while cost cutting on materials (ceramic vs aluminum and grade 2 Ti vs grade 5).

> trying to apply logic in the luxury domain

hopefully, everyone else agrees with you so the gray market price tanks and I can snatch it up for the same price as the current SMPc +$1000 due to the Ti (like how the PO is priced on the secondary market)

sjg22 · Dec 4, 2019

I’ve owned multiple 300Ms - currently love my 2254. That said, I think this is my favourite design.

But not at that price.

dsio · Dec 4, 2019

vitriol

If you are curious what does a caseback say - Fratello expained it;

"The numbers on the case back which follow the format for genuine military- issue watches. “0552” is the code-number specified for Navy personnel, with “923 7697” being the number for a divers’ watch. The letter “A” is a code used to signify a watch with a screw-in crown, while “007” is James Bond’s iconic agent number. Finally, the number “62” is the year of the very first James Bond film."

https://www.fratellowatches.com/hands-on-with-the-new-omega-seamaster-300m-bond-with-live-pictures/

I like this a lot, the nerd details are being paid attention to which is really cool.

dinexus · Dec 4, 2019

Now what I’ve gotta know is if they got the MOD’s blessing on this one in any capacity, considering stuff with the arrow is supposed to be considered property of the Ministry of Defense.

Love it tho. Gonna wait for the Time to Move / Basel news, as I’m not sure it’s the one for me, but it’s certainly cool as hell.

efthi · Dec 4, 2019

I like the design too much, no date as well but price is really high..

Just a thought no one seems to have mentioned, I don’t think a full titanium watch can have a real vintage appeal.. do you agree? I like the watch and would wait to see it in person, prices will Skyfall (you see what I did there, lolol) since it’s not a limited piece which is a good thing for more people to own and enjoy!

lightspire · Dec 4, 2019

Bushido
I have been thinking the same thing. Aesthetics aside, it feels to me like Omega is asking a premium price for a watch while cost cutting on materials (ceramic vs aluminum and grade 2 Ti vs grade 5).

J JET007
I would’ve thought ceramic’s durability would complement the titanium more, but I still love the overall design of the watch! It’s shocking to me that it costs double what my SMPc did back in 2017, even with it being master chronometer and titanium.

Exactly - not that long ago liquid metal & ceramic were major new features for Omega and they could have brushed the ceramic to have an effect similar to the bezel on the Tudor Pelagos.

I don't get Omega's decision to downgrade: Is it for the sake of faux-vintage? Is it so they will age and fade the same? Is it to make the watch lighter? Is it make collectors ask esoteric questions? Wait a second... 😕

rominvicta · Dec 4, 2019

vitriol

If you are curious what does a caseback say - Fratello expained it;

"The numbers on the case back which follow the format for genuine military- issue watches. “0552” is the code-number specified for Navy personnel, with “923 7697” being the number for a divers’ watch. The letter “A” is a code used to signify a watch with a screw-in crown, while “007” is James Bond’s iconic agent number. Finally, the number “62” is the year of the very first James Bond film."

https://www.fratellowatches.com/hands-on-with-the-new-omega-seamaster-300m-bond-with-live-pictures/

Overall it is a fantastic watch. The only thing I would have changed is the bezel with a matt ceramic one!
I could not grasp the idea, whats the association with Dr No? Why didn’t they put at the end 20, like associating it with No Time To Die, instead of that 62 leaving a trace to first Bond movie? Do they want to say this would be the last one?

speedy_fan · Dec 4, 2019

I saw the price and it was madness. Crazy premium and no ceramic bezel. I passed

Poppydog · Dec 4, 2019

The more I look at it the more I like it (on the Nato) but the more I question the price. I'm not particularly into Ti watches, but if that were a 'thing' for me, then the Pelagos is much better value at around half the price.

EatMan · Dec 4, 2019

I have not posted here in ages, but this watch brought me back. It’s gorgeous. I am genuinely tempted even at this inflated price. I like everything about it. The Milanese strap with the folding clasp— yes! Faux vintage look that will actually age (aluminum)— double yes!

I am back drooling over Omegas. The last watch that really got me going was a Snoopy and I stupidly sold it. This one is a winner in my view.

mancio · Dec 5, 2019

Watchout312
So it’s not a limited edition. Does that mean after the initial frenzy they should be available In non limited quantities.

According to AD it will limited availability. So don’t count that much in high production number.

Anyway, I put my self on a list. I want to see the watch on the wrist before selling my soul and an organs.

mblease · Dec 5, 2019

mancio
According to AD it will limited availability. So don’t count that much in high production number.

Anyway, I put my self on a list. I want to see the watch on the wrist before selling my soul and an organs.

In every article I’ve read online since the release it’s been mentioned that it’s not limited. Seems weird that your AD thinks otherwise.

New Bond Omega?

Dsloan

queriver

gcole

stuart70

lightspire

JET007

Bushido

Geezer

Meme-Dweller

sjg22

dsio

dinexus

efthi

lightspire

rominvicta

speedy_fan

Poppydog

EatMan

mancio

mblease

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