New Forum Member and Seamaster

D drofgnal

Hi I’m new to the forum, so I thought I’d introduce myself. I have an Omega Seamaster mid-size, circa 2006, I’ve had since 2007. (2253.80.00) It has the 1120 movement, stainless with a blue dial. I remember later they came out with their first co-axial movement. It’s been a good watch and I’ve had it serviced every 5 years, once on a 4 year cycle. It’s getting close to that time again although in 3 months it still is right on the minute with my iPhone. (It’s actually starting to slow down a bit as it was about a minute a month fast.) I’ve always liked the mid size and when looking recently at new watches I was surprised they quit selling midsize. When did they do that, it seems they had them 2-3 years ago last time I looked? I wonder if I could find an AD that still has a new midsize lying around? I guess the trend is toward bigger watches. I have a small wrist and feel the 42mm is just too big, however when trying my niece’s husband’s new seamaster on it wasn’t terrible.

So I’m in a conundrum, service ‘old faithful’ or get a new Seamaster? I even contemplated recently just ditching an automatic and getting an Apple Watch. I’m approaching 70 and health monitoring features are maybe a nice to have but I like automatics and Apple Watches are larger than the current Seamaster. The new Seamaster I’m looking at is the stainless blue dial with blue band, the lower tier of Omega Seamaster. My heart tells me to go for it, but my gut says at 70, maybe there’s not enough road in front of me to get the full enjoyment out of it and maybe I just service my current midsize when it slows down a bit more. 700 bucks for service is a lot better than 5600+ some discount if I can get one. I can always sell what I have to defer some cost. I like the solid back on my current watch vs the newer see through backs. The bezel is nicer on my old watch as well, with the numbers and hash marks recessed and not just painted on. But the movement is a lot better and I like the look.

Oh well, enough of my rambling. Any thoughts are appreciated. Thank you

D drofgnal

Thanks, if I go that way I will ask about a discount and will walk without one. In fact I’m not going there to look at watches, but ask about service. Last time I had my watch sent off for service from an AD, the first thing they tried was to sell me a new watch. I assume they’ll do the same here, and my follow up question will then be about a discount. I don’t want a band, but some % off msrp. Even then if they offer one I may decline. We’ll see.

I think my cutoff is 5%, I’m not interested. 10 or better I’m giving it serious thought.

pdxleaf

I turn 68 this summer. My brother is a few years behind me, although has more physical ailments. I point this out because every time I complain about low energy or not wanting to leave the house he says "Don't let the old man in." Glad to see you have a good family and are taking their advice.

You can definitely rock that 42mm. Looks great in my opinion. You might think it big only because you aren't use to seeing it. You might consider a 39.5mm Planet Ocean if you still want a little smaller. You're smart to try stuff on because you never know how it'll feel.

The price of admission is pictures. Let us know how it goes. The only thing more exciting than getting a new watch is knowing someone who gets a new watch. 😁