So i'm in a dilemma. I have the new SM300 and while it's a great piece there are a few things i'm not mad about. It's BIG and I mean sits on my large wrist reminiscent of my Deepsea I had once. Heavy too. A friend of mine has the 'bond quartz' and while i'd never personally want a quartz I did like the way his was lighter and his bracelet is MUCH more comfortable than the new one imo. I also kinda hate the way the new ones clasp end isn't flush with the bracelet, so it catches on things sometimes.

Anyway, tried on the 2531.80 and I must admit, I liked it more than I thought I would.

Part of me though is saying i'm mad going from the latest and greatest back to 'an old watch' which doesn't do it justice I know, but you know what I mean

Thoughts?

 

No, you're not going mad. I have a couple of "mid-size" older SMP 300s as well as a more recent 41mm Seamaster GMT and a big SMP chrono.

The smaller watches are more comfortable to wear. They also wear better with long sleeves in my experience.

Call me an old fuddy duddy but modern watch fashion is just too big.

 

I'm a fan of the sword hands, cal.1120 22XX Seamasters. I have a 2255.80 and recently tried on a new style Seamaster. It's a handsome watch all right, but compared to mine, I found it just too bulky. Could I learn lo like it as much as my current Seamaster - maybe, but I see no compelling reason to make the effort

 

I tried the new Diver 300 on about a month ago and I found it to be very bulky and heavy as well. I ended up finding an 8500 Planet Ocean Titanium that is much easier to wear in my opinion. I’m very pleased with my choice and I don’t blame you for liking the smaller watch.

 

I found the midsize Seamaster really comfortable and can understand your dilemma. Just go with what feels right, you can’t go wrong with these watches.

 

I'm picking up a new SM300 next Thursday, I would like it better with sword hands, guess I'll learn to live with the skeletons. I really like the "stick" hands on my Speedmaster, simple, elegant and nice lume. It would be nice if you could send your watch to a service center and get the hands changed to your preference, but, I can see where that could easily get out of control very quickly like "modding" Seiko SKX's. If the SM wears heavy, I'll probably try a leather/deployant strap, but I do like the adjustable clasp on the bracelet.

 

I prefer the older design - pre ceramic. I’ve a few ‘old’ wave dial ones but no modern Seamasters.

 

I would agree. I do think think that the 2531.80 is a classic

 

I can’t compare it to the newer SM300 but a friend of mine left his early 2531.80 with me a month or so ago hoping I would buy it, and whilst I don’t connect with it aesthetically I must say it’s one of the most comfortable watches I’ve worn. Sits so nicely when on a two piece strap.

It’s been a grower - I think paired with a rubber strap it could end up being a keeper.

 

Good replies guys - I have found a piece I like the look of a lot. Recently serviced by Watchfinder so he claims with paperwork and original box (looks absolutely new??). Only issue is the warranty card is blank - this is setting alarm bells for me - should it be? Also, why is the Omega logo etc slightly different on that card from the others?

 

Anyone?

 

Wouldn’t watchfinder give an invoice to prove it had been serviced?
If the serial number on the watchfinder invoice match the watch then it should be ok. Also you could check with watchfinder themselves it has been serviced.

 

Yes they did so I assume it's all good I just thought it was weird the warranty card was blank

 

Incredible condition by the look of it. I think if I was hunting one down I’d be inclined to find an early one that still used tritium.