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I was offered a near mint concept 2000, for a very reasonable price / good trade. Questions: 1) The mix between steel and rubber can produce short term issues? 2) The crown is also rubber or is just rubber covered? 3) Movement. It's the same that is used ... 

Do you really consider this FF Concept, or is it only a 2d choice, for you? It seems that you were first attracted by the 45 mm FF, and that Vintage FFs are more in your " 1st choice " category. If the FF Concept is only a 2d choice, let it pass, my frien... 

Nicolas, I agree with you. The 2000 is a second option and I will let it pass. One of the main points that attracts me to watches is the overall longevity and a watch with rubber parts, no matter how is made, will not last as much as a plain SS one. It wa... 

The 50 Fathoms 50th Anniversary. 40, 5 mm of pleasure. If I asked where you live, it is because I have a great connection, here in France with Authentic Vintage FFs. Best, Nicolas...  

Nicolas, I started my search for a FF based on your article: click here . But, as far I know, a FF 50th years is an impossible dream. Cheers, Nilo

This one is a kind of " Best of Both Worlds ", indeed. But the Vintage are also another solution, my friend. From the " No Rad " to the US Navy, there are a lot of interesting, not to say captivating, options. Best! Nicolas

If it is second choice, I would also pass.... cheers

was and still is a nice series, from my point of view. Pictures of a GMT, which is about 10 years old: 1) The mix between steel and rubber can produce short term issues? Never had any problems, but I heard about one case when somebody had problems with th...  

Team, Oliver post was the last straw. Gone is a "truckload" of pre-loved ones and ... I got the 2000! The negotiation took my entire morning. This is 60% of the fun. Extra cool watch! Pictures will follow, along the week (today I'm very busy - sorry) Now ... 

Can't wait to see your pictures and to read your comments. Happy for you, my friend. Best, Nicolas

After all, here is the standard wrist shot: After a simple family Sunday lunch, pasta and a good red wine, here is my concept 2000. Capture of my "official" watch inspection. She approved the "tic tic". More pictures when the wine influence dissipates. Ch...  

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After a much needed nap, here is the closing of the day picture: Amazing watch. Besides of being beautiful, on my Chinese made Timegrapher, it beats strong, no "beat errors" and with a deviation of -2 seconds/day. Not bad. A great week to all, Nilo...  

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I like the bezel very much and the watch has a very strong character. Interested to see what you do with the strap options. Andrew

Andrew, My initial take will be to put a Seiko made nylon strap that I use on some of my diver watches. It's not fancy, but the comfort level is amazing and fits very well on the environment where I live. It also helps to make the watch to be "under the r...  

some tried it before, but I never a saw a good/nice solution - which could work for me. Some tried the Concept 2000 with a rubber strap and some with a leather (aligator and barennia) strap. From my point of view, there are some options for the "all steel... 

Those ultra cheap nylon straps from Seiko are very comfortable and I already made some converts. A friend of mine, potentially the largest Omega collector from this planet (believe it or not), tried one and ... it's a convert. I'm doing the swap. Pictures... 

of a very nice watch. Congrats! Oliver