Non AC dial on a 2254

padders · Mar 20, 2020

I wore my 2231.50 today and did some tests with the XRF. The result wasn't completely conclusive as when I point it at the bezel I get a very low ~6% reading for steel in addition for the overwhelming titanium return. The beam is pretty focussed so I am confident it is returning a result for the insert only. What I think is happening is that the gun is reading the steel click spring behind the bezel and giving a return on that. I get a similar slight Fe return on the back of the clasp which is also likely to the presence of a steel spring in the clasp. Likewise the lug end pieces, presumably for the spring bar. Every other part of the case and bracelet return as 100% titanium. On balance I do believe the insert on the titanium models is also titanium. Proof of life:

fskywalker · Mar 20, 2020

padders
I wore my 2231.50 today and did some tests with the XRF. The result wasn't completely conclusive as when I point it at the bezel I get a very low ~6% reading for steel in addition for the overwhelming titanium return. The beam is pretty focussed so I am confident it is returning a result for the insert only. What I think is happening is that the gun is reading the steel click spring behind the bezel and giving a return on that. I get a similar slight Fe return on the back of the clasp which is also likely to the presence of a steel spring in the clasp. Likewise the lug end pieces, presumably for the spring bar. Every other part of the case and bracelet return as 100% titanium. On balance I do believe the insert on the titanium models is also titanium. Proof of life:

Cool, that pretty much confirms your theory. Your 1610/930 Ti band, like mine, has a full brush finish:

The Omega web site picture of the 2231.50 shows it with the polished inner links:

Wonder if previous owner of mine (and yours?) had them fully brushed or was released fully brushed as well.

padders · Mar 20, 2020

Yes as you say mine is full brushed too. I think most are. Perhaps the prototype or earliest models had polished mini links but not the later examples but who knows. The X-33 which uses a very similar bracelet design (possibly with links interchangeable with the SMP) certainly does have the polished sections.

fskywalker · Mar 20, 2020

padders
Yes as you say mine is full brushed too. I think most are. Perhaps the prototype or earliest models had polished mini links but not the later examples but who knows. The X-33 which uses a very similar bracelet design (possibly with links interchangeable with the SMP) certainly does have the polished sections.

Here some pictures from the web showing polished / brushed 1610/930 Ti bands on 2231.50.00 SMP's:

I prefer the all brushed look on the SMP Ti as gives it more of a stealth look to the watch and the speedy style band 1610/930 over the bond style 1504/826 (the 150th SMP 2232.30.00 came with the 1504/826 but as had a 2231 at the same time kept the 1610/930 and sold the 2231 with the 1504//826 band).

For bling on Ti have my Good Planet AT which has the PCL bracelet plus some highly polished areas on the case bevels and bezel: 😉

steelfish · Mar 20, 2020

Wetworks
The bezel has a WG insert, the actual bezel is SS. Either way, it's a killer-looking watch, and the dial is the one Omega should've went with for the entire SMP line IMO.

Amazing pics and gorgeous watch. Omega’s competitor to the Yachmaster. Loving the mesh bracelet as well.

Wetworks · Mar 20, 2020

steelfish
Amazing pics and gorgeous watch. Omega’s competitor to the Yachmaster. Loving the mesh bracelet as well.

Thank you! Sadly no longer in my possession, but on the arm of a fellow who appreciates it as much.

padders · Mar 20, 2020

Wetworks
Thank you! Sadly no longer in my possession, but on the arm of a fellow who appreciates it as much.

👍 Quite so. And it would take more than the financial meltdown we are seeing now to make me part with it. Particularly after the saga we both endured getting it past UK customs!

I may just drop it onto the Omega Mesh as seen above, that really does look the business. You take a great photo.

Wetworks · Mar 20, 2020

padders
👍 Quite so. And it would take more than the financial meltdown we are seeing now to make me part with it. Particularly after the saga we both endured getting it past UK customs!

I may just drop it onto the Omega Mesh as seen above, that really does look the business. You take a great photo.

Oooof, I don't know who had more anxiety during all that. Thanks! And yes, definitely give the mesh a try soon, I think you'll fall in love with the watch all over again.

westmouth · Mar 24, 2020

My highly appreciated non-ac:

and together with my Electric Blue just before that latter went to a new owner:

vitriol · Mar 24, 2020

westmouth
and together with my Electric Blue just before that latter went to a new owner:

You are a lucky man westmouth, I have Electric Blue and looking for NON-AC. Electric Blue with the metal surroundings around the dial markers would have been pretty much a perfect watch.

westmouth · Mar 24, 2020

vitriol
You are a lucky man westmouth, I have Electric Blue and looking for NON-AC. Electric Blue with the metal surroundings around the dial markers would have been pretty much a perfect watch.

Agree. And to complete it all, add the red second hand from a 2234. Would really stand out vs the blue dial. Anyone know if it is at all possible to add that second hand to a EB? Or to a non a/c for that matter?

vitriol · Mar 24, 2020

2234 has a red GMT hand😉

westmouth · Mar 24, 2020

vitriol
2234 has a red GMT hand😉

Ouch, of course, a GMT hand it is. Then It is out of the question to use it as second hand in a 2255. Any other possibilities?

fskywalker · Mar 24, 2020

westmouth
Agree. And to complete it all, add the red second hand from a 2234. Would really stand out vs the blue dial. Anyone know if it is at all possible to add that second hand to a EB? Or to a non a/c for that matter?

I have the Planet Ocean second sweep hand on my 2232.30 along the non AC dial and bezel. First gen PO's are caliber 2500, which uses the same hands as the calibers 1109/1120 so are compatible

westmouth · Mar 24, 2020

Looking good!
My idea though was to have an all red second hand running on the Electric blue dial - think it would be stunning.

gpssti4 · Mar 31, 2020

I have a project in mind that uses an electric blue dial and one of the hands will be red. Additionally, the bezel will be something of a surprise. I’m just waiting on my watchsmith who is currently ‘stuck’ overseas on holiday and is struggling to get home lol.

Back to the thread; I’ve several sword hand Seamasters and can’t get enough of them. The only one I parted with was a Titanium with the electric blue dial. I don’t know why but I never got on with the dull titanium with a polished steel bezel insert and the blue dial. Shame as I love all the components but just not together.

fskywalker · Jul 23, 2020

fskywalker
I have the Planet Ocean second sweep hand on my 2232.30 along the non AC dial and bezel. First gen PO's are caliber 2500, which uses the same hands as the calibers 1109/1120 so are compatible

My 2232 just came back from my watchmen after being serviced for the first time in 22 years (1998 model; had the red seal in the case back when bought). I sourced an Omega 2500D date wheel as prefer that font and ask him to swap it so now it looks like this:

For any of you looking to add the modern, adjustable clasp to the 1610/930 Ti bracelet you can use the 1589 clasp Ti ends from the PO 8500 Ti model and the 1151 6 position adjustable clasp from the SM300 Ti model (the 4664 clasp will also work, but is longer as it has 6 positions plus the divers extension):

mattonthewater · Oct 4, 2020

fskywalker
My 2232 just came back from my watchmen after being serviced for the first time in 22 years (1998 model; had the red seal in the case back when bought). I sourced an Omega 2500D date wheel

Looks great, I picked up a project SMP300 im debating on trying a full PO 2500 conversion on. My only question is if the PO dial will work.

Parts from SM300:
Case
Bracelet (Speedy style)
1120 Movement

Parts from PO:
Bezel
Insert
Crystal
Dial
Hands
Datewheel (2500D font)

Basically wind up with a thinner slightly different case shape 1120 "PO" vs the thicker 2500 PO

fskywalker · Oct 4, 2020

mattonthewater
Looks great, I picked up a project SMP300 im debating on trying a full PO 2500 conversion on. My only question is if the PO dial will work.

Parts from SM300:
Case
Bracelet (Speedy style)
1120 Movement

Parts from PO:
Bezel
Insert
Crystal
Dial
Hands
Datewheel (2500D font)

Basically wind up with a thinner slightly different case shape 1120 "PO" vs the thicker 2500 PO

Yes the dial should fit; friend has an 41mm SMP with this 2500 PO dial

mattonthewater · Oct 4, 2020

fskywalker
Yes the dial should fit; friend has an 41mm SMP with this 2500 PO dial

Any pics of it?

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