Hi all I'm a new member on here I've just bought a my first Omega watch which I bought from a friend ref 212.30.41.20.01.003 omega diver 300m co-axial 41mm ceramic.

The watch is in mint condition I'll upload some pictures later in the meantime I have my first question I will only wear the watch at weekends due to my job, should I therfore by a watchwinder box to keep perfect time.

Thank you in advance for any input

 

Personal choice really. A watch winder will prevent you from having to wind and set the watch every weekend, that's for sure. Check out Wolf Designs.

btw, do you drive an Aventador?

 

Thanks for the quick reply I'll check the wolf design winders.......I knew someone who had an aventador for a while

 

Nothing glamorous....vehicle technician

 

Hi aventador...Congratulations ! Yippie! We share the same passion for Omega. Yes, aventador i just bought a SMP 41 mm CoAxial black dial with the ceramic bezel for my bf just like yours yesterday! How much did You buy the timepiece for ? I had a shock when the Retailer told me the price had gone up by RM 1100.00 on the 12.1.2016
(~ USD 250 ) .The Malaysian currency is spiralling downwards against the greenback from US1 ~RM3.20 a yr ago to US 1~4.30 at the current rate!!! Domestic political scandals & rampant corruption among the ruling coalition Government & the drop in oil export revenues are making people angry & frustrated at the rising cost of living. So i ended up purchasing the Omega at RM13100.00.Thats about ~US 3000.00. Its a Beautiful Timepiece!! I feel the 41mm ( not the 36mm) will look great on me. Am i weird if i tell people i prefer the mens timepieces over the ladies...? Oh Never Mind......

 

Hi I bought mine from a friend and I only paid £1180 the watch is only 6 months old in excellent condition I was going to buy a rolex submariner but this deal was to good to turn down.

 

forget the winder... winding and setting the watch is 1 min. of quality time per week with her

 

That's true

 

I was the same as you..then something changed. I realized I LOVED the idea of once a week picking up this lovely piece, unwinding the crown setting the time, date and winding it. Reminds you its a 'real' watch if you know what I mean. I say wear it for a while then decide if you want a winder.

 

I would love to wear it everyday but in my job it will just get ruined for work i use a Casio g shock GW 3500B a real tough watch ......do you have the same watch?

 

Let it rest when not being worn was the advice an old watch dealer once told me. I have followed that advice without regret.

 

If I may weigh in one more time on this...although I have a 3 watch winder and used it for quite a while, I have been letting them 'rest when not being worn' as so well stated by DTM. I wear the automatics, currently 5 of them, in rotation, and don't put them in the winder any longer. There's something about taking out a watch after a few weeks, setting and winding it, that is satisfying.

As Edith Ann used to say, "And that's the truth."

 

Personal preference, but that is what I like about the no dates and the fact you only have to set the time.

 

Enjoy the watch, I love SMP, especially black one

 

Sorry I'm new to omega's what does SMP stand for.

 

SMP stands for SeaMaster Professional.

 

Congratulations on getting this watch - I got the exact same one for Christmas!! I obviously wore it during the holiday period, but now only wear it at weekends due to my job too and aim to keep it as new.

I personally want to be able to put my watch on without the need to set the time / date each time and to save any wear 'n tear on the crown (not that there would be any), so have just (yesterday) ordered a watch winder (Barrington) to keep it running during the week. Also, a winder may be useful if you have more than one automatic watch?

Back in 1997, I bought a new Rolex Submariner date which I owned for 10 years and have to say that this OMEGA is a lot more attractive to own and wear, but wish I purchased a winder as it (the Rolex) used to be shut away in a drawer because I couldn't be bothered to wind / set it etc.

If you do end up getting a winder, according to the FAQ's within the OMEGA Customer Services area, the calibre 2500 needs 800 Bi-Directional Turns Per Day (TDP).