nice watch anaesdoc, i had one a few years ago

much nicer than the blue dialled 'Bond' model. a good heavy duty watch which i think competes with many other brands in a higher price point.

the movement might be ETA 2892 derived, but it works and keeps good time which is the important bit. i'll be interested to see if they bother with this model with an 8500 movement inside. probably not as they have the Planet Ocean and AT so it doesnt really need another diver in its range. they've been making it for over 15 years now so its probably lived its life. i think i'm right in saying that it first came out in 1992/93. i had a 1992 Seamaster 200m chronometer which i think was one of the last ones made and i think from memory my smp300 was from 93, but i could be wrong. things get blurred in my muzzy brain

i'm very surprised that you took the bracelet off as it looks good on any wrist of any age for any occasion. i must say the Nato looks good as well. i'm looking for the best strap to put on my newest vintage sm300 and a Nato might be the answer. i'm not overly fond of the feel of them, but i have some lying around so can try one out.

enjoy wearing it and dont be afraid to get it dinged and scratched.

best

Graham

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Effect of different straps on a Seamaster

By: anaesdoc : August 14th, 2009-07:48

just recently I became more aware of Omega watches and am very happy with a moon phase Speedy and a vintage Seamaster Deville. For the summer vacation I was loking for a "tougher" Omega and felt very attracted by the SMP ref. 2254.50.00 which is no longer...

nice watch anaesdoc, i had one a few years ago

By: G99 : August 14th, 2009-09:37

much nicer than the blue dialled 'Bond' model. a good heavy duty watch which i think competes with many other brands in a higher price point. the movement might be ETA 2892 derived, but it works and keeps good time which is the important bit. i'll be inte...

The power of a woman, Graham

By: anaesdoc : August 15th, 2009-01:16

... is not to be underestimated - in my case that of my wife. Whenever I get a new watch I try to reach something like a consent from her with this purchase, as it would be not much fun wearing this watch. So my wife telling me she does not like the look ...

I've had two of the 2255.80...

By: chaser579 : August 14th, 2009-16:18

Which is the blue wavy dial with silver bezel/engraved numbers/markings, and when I needed to they sold quite fast. You can still find them around, some ADs still have a few and if you shake a few 'gray' clouds...(or check some of the 'net bb's). Love the...

Agree with you on the new hands design

By: anaesdoc : August 15th, 2009-01:22

Hi chaser 579, thanks for sharing your experience. I´d also like this watch with an Omega in-house movement, but like you the actual Seamaster Bond watch with its "open" minute and hour hands was a real setback for me. On the other hand I really like...

Really cool!

By: AlexSunrise : August 14th, 2009-16:44

Anaesdoc, You nailed it with the nato band. It looks really cool! Congrats on your most recent acquisition and may you enjoy lots of great days with it! Alex

Thanks, Alex

By: anaesdoc : August 15th, 2009-01:24

Obviously we share the same exquisite taste in watch matters , LOL! Best regards, anaesdoc

Love straps and yours looks Great! [nt]

By: joeyza : August 14th, 2009-17:04

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Thankyou for your appreciation!

By: anaesdoc : August 15th, 2009-01:25

anaesdoc

Congratulations on your latest pickup!

By: dxboon : August 14th, 2009-23:54

I think Omega offers great value across many of their lines. The Seamaster has always been a favorite of mine. I like the watch on its bracelet best, but agree that all the strap options are delightful! Enjoy your new watch! Cheers, Daos

Pickup sounds so easy, Daos

By: anaesdoc : August 15th, 2009-01:37

... you just walk by, see it and pick it up ! In this case I first checked the second hand forums, finding that there were not many of these watches available (seems that everybody was happy with their watch) and then I tried to find a new one lying unobs...

On a Nato, this SM is really nice!

By: amanico : August 15th, 2009-08:44

In fact, to me, this is the best combo for this modern SM. It adds to its Toolwatch " personnality ". Thanks for sharing these pics, and sepcially the last one! Best, Nicolas

Thanks for your compliment, Nicolas

By: anaesdoc : August 15th, 2009-09:23

As you can see on the last photo, the garden candle is still well-filled, as there were only very few occasions this year to enjoy ourselves sitting on the terrace at nighttime. Sometimes simple is really best (referring to the NATO strap), I agree. Best ...

Much better

By: BDLJ : August 16th, 2009-18:45

...than the bracelet. Good match on this style of watch. A word of warning on your "NATO". The buckle appears to a "pin" or spring-bar style buckle attachment, instead of the correct one-piece. This reintroduces the potential failure that the NATO/G10 is ...

Warning appreciated

By: anaesdoc : August 16th, 2009-23:07

Hi BDLJ, thanks for your warning - I did not think about it, but you´re right. If one spring-bar would come out, the watch would simply drop down! Best regards, anaesdoc

I couldn't agree more...

By: jeff 325 : August 15th, 2009-10:39

I had a strap custom made of my Seamasters and it really gave the watches a new look !...

Better in my eyes, too

By: anaesdoc : August 17th, 2009-06:15

Your custommade blue strap goes very well with the blue dial and bezel, Jeff! Sometimes you wonder want the professional designers do, but on the other hand it´s o.k., if a watch has the potential to be worn with a large variety of straps. Best, anae...