|
|
Post by JBHII on Nov 20, 2007 17:07:24 GMT -5
Good to have one back in the collection.   |
|
|
|
Post by Houston on Nov 20, 2007 17:39:54 GMT -5
|
|
|
|
Post by jupiter6 on Nov 20, 2007 18:46:08 GMT -5
Simple, great photo. I'd also been thinking for some time about revisiting the SMP (having sold mine 15 months ago). I think in 20 years' time these'll still be seen as classics, possibly because of you-know-which- films, just in the same way as we drool when we see Connery checking his watch in 1963. It's funny, when I had the old SMP I thought I'd prefer it will applied markers, feeling that it lends a classier look, but now I quite like the painted look ... I hope this one is 'a keeper' for you, John! |
|
|
|
Post by Pauly on Nov 20, 2007 19:21:02 GMT -5
nice one John, I sometimes miss mine  I would have thought you would have opted for the new co-axial version? Paul |
|
|
|
Post by JBHII on Nov 20, 2007 20:04:06 GMT -5
Simple, great photo. I'd also been thinking for some time about revisiting the SMP (having sold mine 15 months ago). I think in 20 years' time these'll still be seen as classics, possibly because of you-know-which- films, just in the same way as we drool when we see Connery checking his watch in 1963. It's funny, when I had the old SMP I thought I'd prefer it will applied markers, feeling that it lends a classier look, but now I quite like the painted look ... I hope this one is 'a keeper' for you, John! Wow...so much of what you say echos my own feelings....I feel this watch could be the equivalent of the Rolex Submariner model 1680...a classic in 15 to 20 years. Lot's of similarities actually. I also thought I'd prefer the applied metal markers...turns out I don't. |
|
|
|
Post by JBHII on Nov 20, 2007 20:06:00 GMT -5
nice one John, I sometimes miss mine I would have thought you would have opted for the new co-axial version? Paul Paul - I really, REALLY wanted to like the co-axial version but I just don't...I'm not a fan of the co-axial movements (increased expense, reduced beat speed, spurious benefit) nor am I a fan of the new dial...it's very murky and difficult to read. |
|
|
|
Post by fergie on Nov 20, 2007 20:57:17 GMT -5
That's a beautiful shot John. I knew you would come through with a nice arty shot for us. Makes me proud to be a 2531.80 owner. |
|
|
|
Post by Aaron on Nov 21, 2007 3:07:41 GMT -5
I really, REALLY wanted to like the co-axial version but I just don't...I'm not a fan of the co-axial movements (increased expense, reduced beat speed, spurious benefit) nor am I a fan of the new dial...it's very murky and difficult to read. Hey John, Welcome back to the real world. ;D ;D Keep buying them Seamasters and sell the Rolex,that way you will ahve enought to come and visit. As I said before,the spiders won't hurt you as the snakes and the crocodiles have eaten them all. ;D ;D Outstanding shot and I was interested to here your comments on the dial.I know the Co-ax has the applied markers and some red writing also the hands are a little longer (Minute at least),is there a difference in the dial colour or texture to make it murkey.  I haven't seen this watch in person yet. Aaron  BTW Is this third visit or only two.  |
|
|
|
Post by jupiter6 on Nov 21, 2007 3:14:47 GMT -5
I know what John means about the 'murky' dial - the new, silver applied Omega symbol disappears unless in direct light, and the red Seamaster lettering does not contrast as well as it would on, say, a black dial, with the result that it too is slightly less visible. It all works well on paper, but... Still, I wouldn't say 'no' to one.. but to me it's not worth £700 extra ($1400 at todays prices)  |
|
|
|
Post by fergie on Nov 21, 2007 6:03:32 GMT -5
I know what John means about the 'murky' dial - the new, silver applied Omega symbol disappears unless in direct light, and the red Seamaster lettering does not contrast as well as it would on, say, a black dial, with the result that it too is slightly less visible. It all works well on paper, but... Still, I wouldn't say 'no' to one.. but to me it's not worth £700 extra ($1400 at todays prices) I've been saying this about the red lettering ever since I've been active on the forums, and no-one ever agreed with me. I guess great minds think alike Jupiter6 |
|
|
|
Post by JBHII on Nov 21, 2007 6:30:15 GMT -5
I really, REALLY wanted to like the co-axial version but I just don't...I'm not a fan of the co-axial movements (increased expense, reduced beat speed, spurious benefit) nor am I a fan of the new dial...it's very murky and difficult to read. Hey John, Welcome back to the real world. ;D ;D Keep buying them Seamasters and sell the Rolex,that way you will ahve enought to come and visit. As I said before,the spiders won't hurt you as the snakes and the crocodiles have eaten them all. ;D ;D Outstanding shot and I was interested to here your comments on the dial.I know the Co-ax has the applied markers and some red writing also the hands are a little longer (Minute at least),is there a difference in the dial colour or texture to make it murkey. I haven't seen this watch in person yet. Aaron BTW Is this third visit or only two. LOL! This is only my 2nd Bond Seamaster. To definitely answer the "murky" question, I'd need an example to review, and do some photography with - comparative. What I can say, based on the few seconds I had the watch on my wrist is that the metal applied markers (especially the Omega logo at the top) just don't have as sharp of contrast as the non-metal classic look has...the red also doesn't contrast as sharply unfortunately. |
|
|
|
Post by Houston on Nov 21, 2007 6:40:28 GMT -5
Still, I wouldn't say 'no' to one.. but to me it's not worth £700 extra ($1400 at todays prices) It's not £700 more Mr Jupiter. More like £425 but who pays MSRP anyway? Taking the discounts into the equation, the additional amount you'll be paying is something like £360 or less for a watch with a new movement and enhanced design. While the changes to the dial are I'm sure you'd agree, a subjective matter, the Co-Axial itself is expected to lengthen service intervals. Factor that in and in less than the time over which it takes for the watch to acquire legendary status, you will have saved a tidy sum. Be well now  ZIN  Not usually shaken nor stirred ;D ;D ;D |
|
|
|
Post by GJ on Nov 21, 2007 13:46:06 GMT -5
|
|
|
|
Post by jupiter6 on Nov 21, 2007 15:23:17 GMT -5
I stand corrected, Houston. I was .. er.. thinking about another watch ... or talking in Euros...erm
Maybe I can't function without my Seamaster on
|
|
|
|
Post by Houston on Nov 21, 2007 16:23:11 GMT -5
;D ;D ;D Hey don't worry pal - just put that Seamaster on and you'll be fine Be well now ZIN Not usually shaken nor stirred ;D ;D ;D |
|
for sharing with us 
SEMPER FI - THERE IS NO COMPROMISE 
