SMP300 GMT in 2022?

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scottychocolates

·Nov 6, 2021

Now I love my 50th anniversary SMP300 GMT, but isn't it time for an updated version? It would look especially great with the new SMP white dial and a black ceramic GMT bezel. There has to be some desire for a GMT seamaster that isn't 17mm thick and 43.5mm wide right? Besides, my wife bought a midsize SMPc this year and I'm jealous of the ceramic bezel lol. Obligatory photo of my SMP after a swim.

 

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Butik

·Nov 7, 2021

I would love it to happen provided the case will not thicken due the 4th hand.

At this moment I am about to sell my SMP white looking for something else with 4th hand and will be waiting maybe next year for something nice to happen. Or maybe the new PO?

 

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padders

·Nov 7, 2021·Oooo subtitles!

Well it is wise to bear in mind that vs the 2531 or 2254 the case did thicken with the addition of the 4th hand, by around a mm. The current SM300m is already quite fat, a GMT version may well be fatter still.

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Donn Chambers

·Nov 7, 2021

padders

Well it is wise to bear in mind that vs the 2531 or 2254 the case did thicken with tag addition of the 4th hand, by around a mm. The current SM300m is already quite fat, a GMT version may well be fatter still.

If they went to a steel caseback instead of sapphire, I think they could maintain the thickness or even go smaller - note the NTTD is thinner than stock because partly because of the caseback.

 

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Butik

·Nov 7, 2021

Donn Chambers

If they went to a steel caseback instead of sapphire, I think they could maintain the thickness or even go smaller - note the NTTD is thinner than stock because partly because of the caseback.

Please remember, that NNTD has also no date wheel.

 

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Caliber561

·Nov 9, 2021

Butik

Please remember, that NNTD has also no date wheel.

Also, the NTTD dial is made out of aluminum instead of ceramic. The latter requires a thicker base.

 

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ChiefMark

·Nov 9, 2021

I was trying not to be impatient waiting for my 2534.50 to return from the spa, but posts like this don't help. It's a great piece and a new GMT would be great... of course, so would dropping the HE valve for a flush automatic one, or an SMP without a date wheel other than the NTTD.

 

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texasmade

·Nov 9, 2021

I don't think the SMP is ever going to drop the HEV. That's part of the watch like the cyclops is to a Rolex.

 

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ChiefMark

·Nov 9, 2021

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I don't think the SMP is ever going to drop the HEV. That's part of the watch like the cyclops is to a Rolex.

But they have released a few versions without it, including the beloved 2534 and the Seamaster "Heritage" models. Obviously the 2534 is an SMP (at least it says so on the dial) despite lacking the HE valve. It's still a 300M watch; just without a diving bezel.

 

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THFan346

·Nov 11, 2021

When looking for my first watch, the HE valve did jump out as odd. Decided the SMP was for me and now think the valve is an integral part to the design of this watch. It would feel off without it now and don’t agree that it should be removed.

 

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ChiefMark

·Nov 11, 2021

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It would feel off without it now and don’t agree that it should be removed.

The beauty of subjective appreciation of design is that we can both be right, get along, and enjoy the watch. 😎

 

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THFan346

·Nov 11, 2021

C ChiefMark

The beauty of subjective appreciation of design is that we can both be right, get along, and enjoy the watch. 😎

Indeed. No argument there.

Just amazed me that my view changed so quickly.