My first big watch purchase was a 2531.80 from bailey banks and biddle in 1999.
Saved up for 4 years after watching Goldeneye.
I wore the crap out of the watch and sold it in 2013 to fund my SMP Ceramic 300 (which I still have)
I cheated on Omega in 2014 and bought a Rolex 1680... please forgive me...

Then last week, I just happened upon a 2531 on Ebay while browsing for a Rolex bracelet...
Flooded with memories, I placed a quick bid and went to dinner, forgetting about the watch.
Came back to find out I actually won the 2531 !!!

Now I'm reunited with my 2531.80 !!!
Never will she leave me again...sorry for the crappy phone pictures..

 

Damn that Seamaster is a beautiful watch! Love the Nato strap.

 

I, likewise, picked up several new watches and put the good old 2531 to rest for a while
Finally plucked it out of the case, replaced the aged bezel (looking brand new now), and it is back in action!
People complain that the bracelet is dated but I think it is one of the more comfortable bracelets on the market
Welcome back

 

By the way, what nato is that?
I want one

 

what did you do to your 1680 crystal!!!
the rolex guys will have a fit (and not be able to see the ginormous date)

 

#cyclopssucks

 

might have kept this one without it....
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Just a generic one I got off Ebay

 

who are these "Rolex Guys" you speak of?
I simply replaced the Tropic 127 with a Tropic 19 Plexi used on 5512 and 5513.
Gives the 1680 a very clean look (1665) and people do it all the time.
I have the 127 safely tucked away so I can switch back whenever I want.
Here are some examples:

 

I prefer the no-cyclops look too but the locals here freak out when non-original things happen....may be a regional thing

 

Thanks for that nato post
Just got mine and it was worth every penny of $11

 

Always nice to get reaquainted with an old friend. Congrats!

 

Two great watches you have there. Personally I think the cyclops looks like a growth I could do without and because of that I decided in favour of owning the Sub 114060.

 

OP: congrats on your classic Seamaster!