The evolution of an icon, SMP

Jones in LA · Jan 11, 2018

From what I called my "Sexy Model Photoshoot" 😀

styggpyggeno1 · Jan 11, 2018

Speedmasterfan88
. I second guessed my post the moment I posted it ... I got fooled for good haha. Must be watch karma coming back at me for poking @DLT222 lately with the m2 buying dilemma. 😗.

Well on to the 2255 and bezel hunt then.

I was hoping that someone would bite... 😉

styggpyggeno1 · Jan 11, 2018

padders
You will be hunting a while, it doesn't exist, it is the product of a deranged mind which made a mash up of 2531 bezel on 2255 case...

That deranged mind is mine. I used a 2531 and got a 2255 dial though. I have been trying to peddle the "French LE Super Bleu" thing on the net for quite a while - to see if it would catch on. I sold the watch a long time ago and sometimes I regret it. It was a nice watch. A watch Omega should have made.

67ViP · Jan 11, 2018

styggpyggeno1
That deranged mind is mine. I used a 2531 and got a 2255 dial though. I have been trying to peddle the "French LE Super Bleu" thing on the net for quite a while - to see if it would catch on. I sold the watch a long time ago and sometimes I regret it. It was a nice watch. A watch Omega should have made.

I like that shade of blue...be neat to see something like that in production. I like sword hands too, wish my blue had that.

67ViP · Jan 12, 2018

I'm not sure if Omega has ever done a Seamaster with a green dial, but I wouldn't mind having an SMPc/GMT with this color combo...

padders · Jan 12, 2018

I did say you were deranged but I never said I didn’t like it. ;-) It is surprising how well the blue bezel works with the electric blue dial, it isn’t obvious that it is a modification at all but then I always thought the dial on the 2531 just a little too dark a shade, nearly black, so this solution improves it.

styggpyggeno1
That deranged mind is mine. I used a 2531 and got a 2255 dial though. I have been trying to peddle the "French LE Super Bleu" thing on the net for quite a while - to see if it would catch on. I sold the watch a long time ago and sometimes I regret it. It was a nice watch. A watch Omega should have made.

Theognosis · Jan 12, 2018

The 2254.50 is my favorite SMP. Wish the next SMP iteration is inspired by it (not by the Sub).

And that Super Bleu is just... SUPER!

IDXM · Jan 12, 2018

padders
I did say you were deranged but I never said I didn’t like it. ;-) It is surprising how well the blue bezel works with the electric blue dial, it isn’t obvious that it is a modification at all but then I always thought the dial on the 2531 just a little too dark a shade, nearly black, so this solution improves it.

It’s horrible but I also love it!

67ViP · Jan 23, 2018

As much as I have enjoyed having mine on Bond motif NATO straps, I think I'll leave it on the original bracelet with a micro-clasp for a while...it does look dressier and fits perfectly since I upgraded the clasp. I have NATOs on my daily wearer so that itch will continue to be scratched. Black on Bond rules...👍

kwiklot · Jan 23, 2018

I came back today, just to look at all that sexiness. Keep the eye porn coming fellas.

67ViP · Jan 23, 2018

kwiklot
I came back today, just to look at all that sexiness. Keep the eye porn coming fellas.

It really is isn't it...funny, but nothing else really catches my eye the way this thing does.

orbistat · Jan 24, 2018

My Favorite Omega by a mile, the blue can look black more than the black can ever look blue,,I think the blue is a little more versatile with a broader range when it comes to formal or casual.

wilfreb · Jan 25, 2018

Definitely the blue is the way to go

Smoothness · May 10, 2018

wilfreb

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?

Awesome,,, I prefer the wave dial. It was my first big deal watch. My fav.

Smoothness · May 10, 2018

vitriol
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.

2226.80.00
O2500 calibre, 10007 units
Casino Royale 2006-2007

212.30.41.20.01.001
O2500 calibre, 10007 units
Quantum of Solace was released in 2008-2009

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.

212.30.41.20.04.001
O2500 calibre, 2010 units
2010 Vancouver Olympics.

212.30.41.20.01.005
O2507 calibre, 11007 units
Was released in 2012 in honor of the 50th anniversary of James Bond.

522.30.41.20.01.001
O2500 calibre, 3016 units
2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic games

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'

this is great! If I could, I’d buy them all. For some reason, I like the limited variants of the Seamaster. I’ve had the opportunity to buy a Rio onlympics and a Vancouver. Unfortunately, I’m not at the stage of my collection where I can jump at these things. Reeeally want to get the Vancouver one. So different and very limited

verithingeoff · May 10, 2018

vitriol
I found this as a great resource.
All 198 models with their reference numbers, sizes, photos etc.

Omega Seamaster Diver 300M @ WatchBase

Thanks for the link, great source of facts on my favourite Omega

verithingeoff · May 10, 2018

I bought my SMP a couple of months ago and it has become my go to watch for any occasion.

67ViP · May 13, 2018

So my son graduates from the University of Washington next month and I had been saving this blue Seamaster SMPc that I picked up BNIB from an AD for $3K last year. I prefer the black; which I have, but couldn't pass on a deal like that. I had been bragging on the black one I wear and discreetly showed him the pic below...and he says, "ehh...blue isn't really my color." Well...after I picked my jaw off the floor he tells me he likes black, in fact after a brief discussion it becomes obvious he likes black & red as his favorite color scheme (I'm thinking...told ya to go to University of Georgia), and so then I show him the second photo (after showing him a couple of Tudors, which he didn't like either). He immediately says "yeah, that's bad ass!". He's not a watch guy, doesn't know anything about them...but he likes his quartz black Tag Formula 1. To each his own I guess, but damn...

67ViP · May 14, 2018

wilfreb
Definitely the blue is the way to go

Mine never looks that blue...

pianomankd · May 15, 2018

The evolution of an icon, SMP

Jones in LA

styggpyggeno1

styggpyggeno1

67ViP

67ViP

padders

Theognosis

IDXM

67ViP

kwiklot

67ViP

orbistat

wilfreb

Smoothness

Smoothness

verithingeoff

verithingeoff

67ViP

67ViP

pianomankd

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