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Taddyangle
·Well, the best Omega under $3,000 is the Speedmaster Gemini IV I bought in 2014 (under $3,000).
Omega Stories: The Best Omega Under $3000
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dsio
··Ash @ ΩFWell, the best Omega under $3,000 is the Speedmaster Gemini IV I bought in 2014 (under $3,000).
But a Gemini IV bought at a similar price will appear in a future story, which was an interesting one.
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Taddyangle
·Best in 2022 😜
But a Gemini IV bought at a similar price will appear in a future story, which was an interesting one.
Yes, this is great news. I know you had a Gemini IV back during that time (2014). I still have mine.
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DoctorEvil
·As a second watch I think the Speedy compliments the SMP very well and that’s more what I would do as they make an excellent two-watch pair.
Fully agree with that statement. It's exactly the order in which I purchased these two beauties...
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jyles_baldemor
·Yep. Love mine. It’s a lot of watch for the money and maybe the nicest looking diver available.
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gbesq
·wow that's a beautiful piece! Is that your daily?
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Time2WatchOut
·So nice to have found this thread. I recently purchased this very Ceramic model Seamaster and I’m Taken back a few steps. Not your everyday normal watch to me.
I purchased the watch from a small Shop in my State and they purchased it from the Original owner. That owner said he wore the watch every day for 5 years, all the time. As I inspected the watch I can say the Stainless has its amount of mild abuse along with the Sapphire a little bit as well.
My Cert Omega watchmaker stated the 2500D movement looks good and oiled, only needed Regulated. He did that and pressure tested it to 300m. No problems on all accounts as it’s been 5 days and is still correctly sync’d to atomic time.
I left the bracelet with him to refurbish… as I have it on a Nato. Then had a Sapphire ordered with some new bracelet screws and a New Omega Nato and pins. I’ll get the case refurbished and polished up in future. A complete once over and it will be good to go and like New here soon.
Very happy with the watch as it’s a little different than the norm with the Black No wave ceramic dial and ceramic black bezel. Sharp looking and very durable. Nothing wrong with the wave dial, yet this looks different.
A very do all watch from tough sports to rough activities, to Dressing up for a nice evening and a Tux.
I’m very pleased overall buying this Pre owned… also the way I am refurbishing it piece at a time with no need of a service for a bit longer. Tech said another year or two after annual inspection of movement. I’m not terribly in to the investment all
at once ,and that is great.
I plan to never part with this beauty!
I purchased the watch from a small Shop in my State and they purchased it from the Original owner. That owner said he wore the watch every day for 5 years, all the time. As I inspected the watch I can say the Stainless has its amount of mild abuse along with the Sapphire a little bit as well.
My Cert Omega watchmaker stated the 2500D movement looks good and oiled, only needed Regulated. He did that and pressure tested it to 300m. No problems on all accounts as it’s been 5 days and is still correctly sync’d to atomic time.
I left the bracelet with him to refurbish… as I have it on a Nato. Then had a Sapphire ordered with some new bracelet screws and a New Omega Nato and pins. I’ll get the case refurbished and polished up in future. A complete once over and it will be good to go and like New here soon.
Very happy with the watch as it’s a little different than the norm with the Black No wave ceramic dial and ceramic black bezel. Sharp looking and very durable. Nothing wrong with the wave dial, yet this looks different.
A very do all watch from tough sports to rough activities, to Dressing up for a nice evening and a Tux.
I’m very pleased overall buying this Pre owned… also the way I am refurbishing it piece at a time with no need of a service for a bit longer. Tech said another year or two after annual inspection of movement. I’m not terribly in to the investment all
at once ,and that is great.
I plan to never part with this beauty!
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Fusion
·"You should watch the video though, as the video is pretty great."
Where is the video?
Where is the video?
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dsio
··Ash @ ΩFIt should be embedded in the article but if it doesnt work this link should:
https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&...=9DboWjx1Wno&usg=AOvVaw24ma4Z_hinlSQcYPIeU_xS
https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&...=9DboWjx1Wno&usg=AOvVaw24ma4Z_hinlSQcYPIeU_xS
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padders
··Oooo subtitles!While all SMPs are great, personally I think the trend towards a chunkier deeper case, presumably caused by the fitment of ceramic bezel and thicker movements is not ideal.
The Seamaster Pro 300m model line started at around 10mm thickness for quartz and 11mm for the Auto. By the time it got to the SMPc discussed here I think it had gained at least 2mm, the latest 42/43.5mm models are deeper still due to the further addition of a sapphire back. Also, with this one, I can't forgive the lack of the trademark waves on the dial* and what were they thinking in fitting a black date wheel to the blue dial model? As such, for me I am afraid this isn't my favourite SMP. The points made about the upgrade in bezel durability and the bracelet design are conceded though as both are valid, the early ones are weak points.
* I am being a bit fickle here and perhaps a little unfair though since I really like the NTTD which while thinner and lighter than the std model also has no waves but a matt dial instead
The Seamaster Pro 300m model line started at around 10mm thickness for quartz and 11mm for the Auto. By the time it got to the SMPc discussed here I think it had gained at least 2mm, the latest 42/43.5mm models are deeper still due to the further addition of a sapphire back. Also, with this one, I can't forgive the lack of the trademark waves on the dial* and what were they thinking in fitting a black date wheel to the blue dial model? As such, for me I am afraid this isn't my favourite SMP. The points made about the upgrade in bezel durability and the bracelet design are conceded though as both are valid, the early ones are weak points.
* I am being a bit fickle here and perhaps a little unfair though since I really like the NTTD which while thinner and lighter than the std model also has no waves but a matt dial instead
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·
A Dress Diver
It’s capable of many needs and isn’t to large or cumbersome for everyday use.
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chrisb732
·Does anyone happen to know or have any experience with the third generation/ceramic bracelet fitting the current model? I was not lucky with searching and finding an answer on here, thank you in advance!
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gbesq
·While all SMPs are great, personally I think the trend towards a chunkier deeper case, presumably caused by the fitment of ceramic bezel and thicker movements is not ideal.
The Seamaster Pro 300m model line started at around 10mm thickness for quartz and 11mm for the Auto. By the time it got to the SMPc discussed here I think it had gained at least 2mm, the latest 42/43.5mm models are deeper still due to the further addition of a sapphire back. Also, with this one, I can't forgive the lack of the trademark waves on the dial* and what were they thinking in fitting a black date wheel to the blue dial model? As such, for me I am afraid this isn't my favourite SMP. The points made about the upgrade in bezel durability and the bracelet design are conceded though as both are valid, the early ones are weak points.
* I am being a bit fickle here and perhaps a little unfair though since I really like the NTTD which while thinner and lighter than the std model also has no waves but a matt dial instead
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Time2WatchOut
·While I agree that the trend toward thicker and larger cases in many watches is not attractive, I have to say that I think that the third generation of the SMPc is the design pinnacle for this model - at least so far. In my view, the watch is just about perfect. 41mm is just the right size for a diver - not too small to read and not large enough to wear like a dinner plate (see the current version for that). The case isn't too thick at 13mm thanks to the caliber 2500 and I actually prefer that beautiful glossy ceramic dial with the applied logo and hour markers in white gold to any version of the wave dial. On the third generation, instead of the ridiculous display case back that's on the current version (who needs a display case back on a dive watch?), you have a proper solid case back with a very large hippocampus engraving with the waves. It's gorgeous. I agree that Omega should not have used a black date wheel on the blue dialed version, but since I have the black dialed version it's not an issue for me. While I concede that the current model offers the most advanced movement for this watch, the three level co-axial caliber 2500D in the third generation is no slouch. Mine runs consistently at +/- 1 SPD and has done so for years. The third generation is probably the best looking dress diver on the market and it was and is a bargain. You can still pick up used examples in very good to excellent condition for around $3k. It's a steal for the price.
Not too heavy and bulky. 41 is just the rite size. I obtained mine at just above the $3000 mark. Though I’m sure $3k ones are available. Was from original owner,full kit.He wore it Every day for 5 years. I Replaced Crystal,refurbished the entire watch like new. It was 5 years old and only needed regulation per Omega trained watchmaker. It’s like new now. I prefer it to the newest model.
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padders
··Oooo subtitles!While I agree that the trend toward thicker and larger cases in many watches is not attractive, I have to say that I think that the third generation of the SMPc is the design pinnacle for this model - at least so far. In my view, the watch is just about perfect. 41mm is just the right size for a diver - not too small to read and not large enough to wear like a dinner plate (see the current version for that). The case isn't too thick at 13mm thanks to the caliber 2500 and I actually prefer that beautiful glossy ceramic dial with the applied logo and hour markers in white gold to any version of the wave dial. On the third generation, instead of the ridiculous display case back that's on the current version (who needs a display case back on a dive watch?), you have a proper solid case back with a very large hippocampus engraving with the waves. It's gorgeous. I agree that Omega should not have used a black date wheel on the blue dialed version, but since I have the black dialed version it's not an issue for me. While I concede that the current model offers the most advanced movement for this watch, the three level co-axial caliber 2500D in the third generation is no slouch. Mine runs consistently at +/- 1 SPD and has done so for years. The third generation is probably the best looking dress diver on the market and it was and is a bargain. You can still pick up used examples in very good to excellent condition for around $3k. It's a steal for the price.
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Time2WatchOut
·There is something to be said about the size. 41mm and 13 thick is Just a sweet spot. Plenty large enough on a big guys wrist. I’m around 7.5 or so. I wear mine from morning till just before bed at night, unless I’m going to the water park…or doing lawn work or something like that. I am not sure I’d want a watch larger all day. If I want a lighter weight or sporty feel, I move it to the nato strap. Accuracy is beyond exceptional with the 2500D. At 5+ years and only a Regulation per the Omega Watchmaker … it’s pretty low maintenance as well. Just can’t say enough good about that watch.
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Omega2221
·I feel like this one is a good contender. Omega SMP 2221.80. It was a bit cheaper before covid. Now it is about 2000 Eur in a good shape and +2500 Eur full set. So it is still in the price range. It is quartz - thin (11.8 mm), accurate (mine is +10 sec/month), cheap to service (new battery every 3-4 years or so and no other service is needed?) and with independent hour set function (which is very useful for travelers).
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