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Donn Chambers
·G gpstarHodinkee is saying it is 13.85mm, but Fratello is saying 14.4mm. I guess in general it is the same as the previous model at around 14mm roughly.
My impression from the write up is that the bezel is thinner and that explains the slight different in overall height. But we will see. I’m sure someone here will buy one and investigate swapping out bracelets — based on other threads, that’s the first think people do! 😀
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cvalue13
·I’m sorry, but Omega’s “modern” designs just keep reading as being 2-5 years behind the curve.
Blue dial themes, greyed-out tools/ceramics, and bronze-themed watches? Is it just me or were these already fads in 2019, and remotely forward-looking in 2016.
To say nothing yet of the sandwich dial...
The 300’s bracelet is the most exciting thing here, and that’s because it’s at least intentionally a throwback.
Wonder if that adjustable clasp will work on similar bracelets?
Blue dial themes, greyed-out tools/ceramics, and bronze-themed watches? Is it just me or were these already fads in 2019, and remotely forward-looking in 2016.
To say nothing yet of the sandwich dial...
The 300’s bracelet is the most exciting thing here, and that’s because it’s at least intentionally a throwback.
Wonder if that adjustable clasp will work on similar bracelets?
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Can't wait to go hands-on with this. Don't love the crown so much, but otherwise this looks great. Love also that they're doing a 9k gold "bronze gold" version. I'm far less likely to pick that one up, but the above... it's going to be very hard to resist, I expect.
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Can't wait to go hands-on with this. Don't love the crown so much, but otherwise this looks great. Love also that they're doing a 9k gold "bronze gold" version. I'm far less likely to pick that one up, but the above... it's going to be very hard to resist, I expect.
I am with you on this once things reopen I am looking forward to trying this piece on and making a decision so far its looking like my next watch.
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marcn
·I am with you on this once things reopen I am looking forward to trying this piece on and making a decision so far its looking like my next watch.
I hadn't realized this until just now... it's less expensive than the previous model! How'd that happen!?
Have I understood things correctly that the bezel insert is aluminum, and therefore will age and fade? If so, I love that.
Love the reduction in text on the dial, the lollipop, the bracelet taper looks very promising. The thing looks damn sexy in photos and videos... and I think I can come around to accepting the crown! 😉
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cknight24
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Steep at $190USD, but man that looks nice ... three colors to choose from too!
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Borosilikat
·The lumed numerals is cool but yea that aluminium worries me a bit. It’s not the aluminium but the paint that comes off unless it’s the anodising that’s some special process. I think I’d still like a Ploprof style sapphire or ceramic bezel more on it.
Would've been nicer than the "special aluminium"
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marcn
·It's aluminum, but purportedly treated in some special way - so, who knows what that 'specialness' translates to in terms of aging
I just got off the phone with my local OB and he mentioned they'll be getting the official staff presentation about the releases tomorrow, and he's noted my question to ask the powers that be if the bezel insert will age or not.
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cvalue13
·I just got off the phone with my local OB and he mentioned they'll be getting the official staff presentation about the releases tomorrow, and he's noted my question to ask the powers that be if the bezel insert will age or not.
OB Manager to staff: "So, are there any more questions about this new model?"
OB Salesperson: "Yes, uhm, I had a customer ask whether this new aluminum bezel will age or not?"
Manager: "Did the customer want it to age, or not want it to age?"
Salesperson: "I believe he wanted it to age."
Manager: "Then it will definitely age quite nicely."
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·The Seamaster is pure GOLD.
I love it. I'd really love to own one.
I love it. I'd really love to own one.
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gpstar
·My impression from the write up is that the bezel is thinner and that explains the slight different in overall height. But we will see. I’m sure someone here will buy one and investigate swapping out bracelets — based on other threads, that’s the first think people do! 😀
Ya I suspect the same. Be curious to see a comparison of the previous model to the new. I’ve seen people claim 14.5-15 on the previous.
One thing to note, it appears the new model bracelet is using the clasp with only 3 micro adjustments, the previous model uses the 6 micro adjustment clasp.
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