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  1. GuiltyGear Mar 21, 2024

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    I am selling an Omega Seamaster Professional, reference 2531.80, with the matching 1503/825 bracelet. This is the same reference that Pierce Brosnan wore on both "Tomorrow Never Dies" and "The World is Not Enough". I believe, but don't quote me on it, that it was the tritium version for the former, and the superluminova (like the one I have) in the latter. As classic a Seamaster as it can be.

    I love this watch and can't get enough of it. The only reason I'm putting it for sale is because I want the same reference with a tritium dial, so that it will be a perfect pair with my Speedmaster 3590.50. I want to have the funds ready for when I find a decent deal on one. I also think I'm offering a good deal for this watch that's not too far off from what I bought it for.

    No box or papers are included in the sale. Just the watch and the bracelet.

    Case Reference: 168.1623
    Reference: 2531.80
    Movement: Cal.1120 based on ETA 2892, 23 Jewels, 44h reserve, 28800 bph
    Year of production: 2006? (Based on the 801xxxxx serial)
    Width: 41.5mm (without crown), 45mm (with crown)
    Lug to lug: 47mm
    Thickness: 11.5mm
    Lug width: 20mm
    Bracelet: Omega 1503 with 825 endlinks

    Price
    Price is €1,800 €1,650 net to me. I accept: Bank Transfer, Payoneer, or PayPal (Friends and Family).

    Shipping
    I am located in Tirana, Albania (not a member of the EU). Shipping worldwide with DHL, which should cost between €30-€50 depending on location. Watch will be shipped within 2 working days after payment is cleared. Will be able to help minimize import taxes on request.

    Returns
    No returns unless the watch is grossly misrepresented.

    Feedback
    I've been a relatively active member since September 2023, have introduced myself, and have bought a couple of things. I can provide any form of identification that suits you: ID, LinkedIn profile, Facebook, etc. Here's my reviews as a seller.

    Condition
    The following is me doing my best to describe what I see with the watch in hand, looking at the close up photos, and inspecting it under a 12x loupe. I'll cover any defect I can see, but please also inspect the photos yourself and let me know if you have any questions.

    The dial is spotless. Lume pots are intact and bright. Hands are also spotless, lume is intact and as bright as the dial. The red tip on the seconds hand has faded into an orange(ish). Sapphire crystal is clean and free of scratches.

    Bezel is relatively clean, with minor marks and a few light scratches. Lume on the twelve position is intact and bright. The original deep blue color has faded into a lighter, almost sky blue with a cloudy appearance. I really like how it's faded as it kind of gives character to the watch. Some may see it as a feature, some as a defect. It's up to you.

    For the lume shot below I did a 5 seconds exposure under complete darkness, so the seconds hand moved 5 seconds during that time. That's why it shows as a streak of blur from 35 to 40 seconds.

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    The case has scratches and little dents from use. They are magnified in the photos, but you already know that. On the wrist, it looks great and it doesn't have any marks that catch the eye and make it unattractive. I don't think it has ever been polished, as the surfaces have a combination of polished and brushed finish. The edges are sharp and with the original shapes. A good clean on the ultrasonic will definitely help in brightening it up.

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    Trying to show here a bigger scratch mark on the outside of the lower-left lug that is visible when the light hits it right..

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    The case back has a few idiot marks, because there's plenty of idiots out there. Nothing terrible though and the holes for the case back tool have only minimal wear. I've screwed down the back to ball strength, so when you receive it, you won't have to make additional marks.

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    Movement is pretty clean and keeps a very decent time. Rotor winds correctly and I don't hear any drag noises. These aren't the quietest rotors, but not that noisy either. Date changes automatically and via the crown. Crown screws and unscrews as expected. So does the helium escape valve.

    Testing it on a timegrapher app on an Android device, it shows +9 s/d with 0.4ms beat error dial up, and +13 s/d with 0.3ms beat error dial down, while wound up less than half. I doubt those are terribly accurate, but at least may show a general trend.

    Service history is unknown and it hasn't been serviced while in my possession.

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    Bracelet and endlinks are generally in very decent condition, with the typical scratches of a tool watch. The clasp has scratches from the high risk sport of desk diving. It closes and opens smoothly. The diver extension also opens and closes as expected. There's very little flex, probably as much as it had when new.

    The "top" side of the bracelet has 4 full links and 1 half link. The "bottom" side has 6 full links and 1 half link. That's not taking into account the special links that connect to the clasp. Seeing listings in mint or nos condition, they usually have 5 full links and 1 half link on the "top" side and 6 full links and 1 half link on the "bottom" side. I'm no expert, but I believe mine is missing 1 full link.

    It fits perfectly on my 19 cm (7.5") wrist. If you have a bigger wrist, you'll need extra links which I believe are available from Omega, or sold plentiful online. It measures 16.8 cm (6.6") in circumference from lug to lug.

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    Finally this is how it looks on my 19 cm wrist.

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    Edited Apr 26, 2024
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  2. GuiltyGear Mar 24, 2024

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    Bumping with a few photos under natural light.

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  3. GuiltyGear Apr 8, 2024

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    Bump with price reduction to €1,700.
     
  4. GuiltyGear Apr 25, 2024

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    Let's give €1,650 a shot.
     
  5. GuiltyGear Wed. 4:03am

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    Still available. Some interest, but nothing conclusive yet.