IMHO Omega will never remove the HEV from the SMP300M. Then it becomes a different watch... Maybe the SMP300.
IMHO Omega will never remove the HEV from the SMP300M. Then it becomes a different watch... Maybe the SMP300.
Humour me here, I'm not a man of the modern 300 and think it could look a million times better.
Thinks I don't like, the helium release valve and the sculpted bezel.
So.. I've taken a few liberties with the new Bond watch, and the Spectre watch see below
1. No Helium release valve and Spectre shaped bezel.
2. No Helium release valve and Spectre shaped bezel, with steel inner ring.
3. Spectre case and Spectre shaped bezel, with a steel inner ring.
4. Spectre case and Spectre bezel, with steel inner ring.
Thoughts?
I think it is a beautiful watch...especially in Titanium. If you look at other Titanium band prices (think X-33), a $1K premium is not out of this world. I think we all knew price increases were coming, so it should be no surprise on the price of this piece. As much as I like it, I will not purchase one. There are other pieces that I have my eye on...
What is next on your radar.
Omega Boutique on 5th Avenue told me it’s not limited, but the number they get ‘will be’ - whatever that means .... may be something between normal supply and a Rolex [insert steel sports watch] situation .... I put a deposit down, but I’m second guessing myself every time I think about it - seems like a lot of coin on the one hand, but on the other, not really ‘worse value’ than a sub etc... Figure I’ve got a few months to gather my thoughts!
I still think 9k for a titanium watch with a titanium bracelet is pretty reasonable. If it were steel, I don't know that I'd be so enthusiastic about it even at a lower price. Something about titanium divers though
I don't like the MOD touches. Even though it comes from the factory, it seems fake to me, like guys who buy army surplus fatigues and play weekend warrior but have never actually served. I kinda feel like those things should be acquired honestly. The "aged" lume (air quotes intentional) also feels inauthentic to me. Overall, it's way better than that ridiculous (imho) edition with the tiny little 007s engraved on the dial or the sweep second hand with the gun on it, but I don't see ever having this in my (albeit small) collection. If I wanted MOD markings and aged lume, and I do, I'll get a dirty dozen.
I guess I don't mind the touches, maybe would be better placed on an homage watch (eg. a Smiths homage from TimeFactors), but the whole Bond genre is "wanna be"...not a single person who indulges in Bond has been a secret agent or aspires to be, but we can live vicariously through the books and movies...and if they have free license to kill....er , license to co-opt a persona and its attributes, I don't have a problem with it either. (also, spent 15 years in the service and it doesn't bother me)
Both my Bonds were bought because I liked the look of them and had nothing to do with the Bond affiliation. I actually am a huge fan of the character in your avatar. Maybe we can get a 'Magnum' watch!!!
