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Seeking "advice" on Seamaster 2500D...

  1. ArchAngel Nov 17, 2023

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    So...
    I am actively shopping for a 3rd generation 41mm Seamaster Black face (plain) 2500D.
    Keep watching dsio"s postings and am very grateful for their work.
    Have a "few" on my watching list (ebay) and appreciate the information received in my "first" post here regarding pricing.

    My questions are specifically...
    Are there some "other" Omega Diver watches that perhaps I should be keeping an eye out for?
    In other words...am I loosing a potential "find" by concentrating on my "grail" watch - the 3rd generation 2500D blackface Seamaster?

    There are several that might "work" for my intended purpose (specifically Dress - as in Sport coat, Lucchese boots, etc), but I am focused at present on just the one.

    Thank you...
     
  2. Bruce235 Nov 17, 2023

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    20231001_170537.jpg The PO 2201.50 also can be found with 2500d, but more commonly with 2500C. I was cross shopping vs the 300. It's a little more subdued, but similar.
     
  3. Bruce235 Nov 17, 2023

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    Also the seamaster heritage is a fine looking piece but costs a little more. Pre-owned ones are coming up at good prices
     
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  4. ArchAngel Nov 18, 2023

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    Thank you. That is a smart looking watch.
     
  5. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. Nov 18, 2023

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    My vote as well. And the same price there is no doubt the PO in 42mm with the 2500 is the way to go.
     
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  6. Aroxx Nov 18, 2023

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    I know you're looking for alternative options but I vote to stick with the 3rd Gen Seamaster.


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  7. ArchAngel Nov 18, 2023

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  8. Dan S Nov 18, 2023

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    Just cut to the chase. ::stirthepot::

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  9. ArchAngel Nov 18, 2023

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  10. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. Nov 18, 2023

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    Well the Tudor Harrods is availble for under 4k shipped... I'd take that over a Luminova Sub, and the price range for a tritium sub is out whack...
     
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  11. Dan S Nov 18, 2023

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    I don't know what you consider out of whack, but 1990s tritium Subs are in the $8k range these days. That may be expensive in absolute terms and not as affordable, but I'd wager that they will be significantly higher in 5 years.
     
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  12. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. Nov 18, 2023

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    oh they came down! I thought they were 10k. Still insane vs the 42mm PO IMHO.
     
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  13. Dan S Nov 18, 2023

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    They did come down. The 90s tritium pieces were the last to catch the wave on the way up, and the first to drop on the way down. I think it's probably a good time to buy them, especially if you can find one with nice lume, most are still pretty white unfortunately.
     
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