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  1. wilfreb Jan 5, 2018

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    The evolution of an icon, it's been approximately 25 years since its launch, and it has received small but significant upgrades over the years.
    #1 it premiered as a quartz diver
    #2 got the calibre 1120 in chronometer grade.
    #3 got larger hands, applied hour markers and logo and a Co axial chronometer movement
    #4 finally got new lume, lacquered dial and a beautiful scratch resistant ceramic bezel
    All those changes maintaining its original core design, unique bracelet, and iconic dial, hands and scalloped bezel, that makes this watch so recognized and beloved and full of personality on its own.

    I prefer the latest model in ceramic, which one do you prefer and why?
     
  2. orlis Jan 5, 2018

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    The new one that will have antimagnetic mechanism with METAS certification:)
     
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  3. padders Oooo subtitles! Jan 5, 2018

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    No2 actually came with an earlier movement iteration than the 1020 for a year or so, the 1109. Both quartz and auto changed from tritium to S-L lume in about 1997, the earlier ones will by now look rather different to the ones with S-L dials.
     
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  4. Donn Chambers Jan 5, 2018

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    I’m partial the the latest iteration as well. So much so, I just bought one. I considered a Planet Ocean and a Seamaster 300, but the Seamaster Pro fit my wrist better and is not nearly as thick as the other two. It’s also a lot better looking in person than in the generic photos on Omega’s website.
     
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  5. vitriol Jan 5, 2018

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    May be worth to mention a 2nd generation of the quartz too, 2221.80.

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    SMP probably is my favourite watch, really hoping that metas model will still use the Diver 300m layout.
     
  6. vitriol Jan 5, 2018

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    For the records - the Limited editions

    2537.80.00
    O1120 calibre, 10007 units
    Was released in 2002 in honor of both the release of Die Another Day and the 40th anniversary of James Bond.
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    2226.80.00
    O2500 calibre, 10007 units
    Casino Royale 2006-2007
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    212.30.41.20.01.001
    O2500 calibre, 10007 units
    Quantum of Solace was released in 2008-2009
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    212.30.41.20.01.004
    O2500 calibre, 279 units
    The limited edition created for the Special Air Service Regiment, a special forces unit of the Australian Army.
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    212.30.41.20.04.001
    O2500 calibre, 2010 units
    2010 Vancouver Olympics.
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    212.30.41.20.01.005
    O2507 calibre, 11007 units
    Was released in 2012 in honor of the 50th anniversary of James Bond.
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    522.30.41.20.01.001
    O2500 calibre, 3016 units
    2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic games
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    212.32.41.20.04.001
    O2507 calibre, 7007 units in steel, 7 in yellow gold, 1 in white gold.
    2017 'James Bond Commander's Watch'
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  7. nurseford25 Jan 5, 2018

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    2531 is my favorite and I'm wearing it today.
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  8. uwsearch Jan 5, 2018

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    Here is a very limited (unique?) CMAS caseback on my 2531.80.

    Ever seen one like this before ?
    I know that PADI offers limited editions for Instructors, but never seen any from CMAS.

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  9. padders Oooo subtitles! Jan 5, 2018

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    They really jumped the shark with a few of those Bond tie in models, some of which are plain tacky. I would personally rather forget those and remember the purity of the un branded 2531, 2254 and variants and developments thereof.
     
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  10. Riviera Paradise Jan 5, 2018

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    Really hope the new SMP 2018 version chops off the He valve as well as getting a new movement derived from the thinner 8806. As a leftie, I wear watches these days on my right wrist and the He valve looks like a bit odd sticking out in the front.

    A really good version of the SMP could affect sales of the SM300 Master Co-Axial. It will be interesting to see how Omega position an updated METAS certified SMP versus the SM300 Master Co-Axial range. Of course, if they screw-up on the upgrade (too thick, screw-up bracelet etc.) the last ceramic co-axial non-metas version will be the watch to buy and hold onto.

    Only a few months to go before Basel 2018...all will be revealed in due time:whistling:
     
  11. Huus Jan 5, 2018

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    The He valve will be part of the new SMP 300. It is as much part of the SMP as the Cyclops is part of the Sub date.
     
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  12. Huus Jan 5, 2018

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    Were the first 2 models ever released in a black version? Or are they just scarce?
    I cannot recall ever coming across one on the used market.
    I do own a 2012 black quartz with the wave dial and red SMP logo, the last 41mm produced with the quartz movement.
     
  13. Spyder Jan 5, 2018

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    Agreed, I think that the originals are modern day "classics", but some of the limited editions have questionable design styles to say the least...
     
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  14. padders Oooo subtitles! Jan 5, 2018

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    No the black in the Bond style came out with the change to Co-ax and applied numerals in 2008, there wasn't a black dial with skeleton hands until then. The only earlier black model was the 2254/Blake design and the similar AC and non-AC versions of the same.
     
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  15. Huus Jan 5, 2018

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    Thanks for clarifying that.
    I did own a 41mm white dial quartz, from '97 I think it was. They are way not as common as the blue editions and have not been produced for a fair few years. Until the Commander came along. There was also the white Vancouver Olympics LE in 2010. Was the black version a replacement of the white SMP?
    I own both the 2254 and the 2230 nonAC and always found the sword hand editions a more attractive design over the Bond. I can only guess at the reason for discontinuing that design of the SMP.
    Whatever the reason, Bond himself moved on to some different models also.;)
     
  16. BrianMcKay Jan 5, 2018

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    2230 non-AC is far better-looking than any of these pictures!
     
  17. 67ViP Jan 5, 2018

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    My favorite watch from Omega...and frankly the only one I care to own. No matter how many times I look at other models, they just don't do anything for me. The SMPc...especially in black, is my grail watch. I like the blue, and have put it back on the steel bracelet with a micro-clasp...but Black on Bond just rocks the house.
     
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  18. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. Jan 5, 2018

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    There are more then a few custom caseback editions for the British MOD. Some had the painted glass? backs that are on some other limited editions. Most are engraved plain backs.

    I’ve seen SAS, engineer battalions, helicopter regiments.
     
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  19. jetkins Jan 5, 2018

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    As the proud owner of the current version, I'd have to agree with you. :)
     
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  20. wilfreb Jan 5, 2018

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    Great post, thanks
     
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