Omega

Working time but there’s always time to talk about watches.

There’s something interesting with this two models:

Seamaster Diver 300 M; caliber 1120; 41mm, reference 2531.80. So called PreBond.

And

The new Seamaster Diver 300 Coaxial; caliber omega 8800; reference 210.30.42.20.03.001, 42mm.

The same origin, obviously the movement is important (fundamentally a big thing) but esthetically just few variations in the new version: the bezel; size (1mm more), numbers in bezel; a little less thinner, convex sapphire crystal; and that’s all to me.

Particularly I love the new bezel and movement but…

Which one do you prefer?

. . . is a Bond.  The easy way to tell is that it has a helium valve at 10.  Pre-Bonds don't.  

I just can’t say which one I like the most but the truth is that having a movement that can be repair easily anywhere is a really important to have in consideration when you buy a watch.

All the best my friend.

My first “serious” watch, and I still like it better than any of the models since. The wave pattern on the dial is more subtle, not noticeable in most light. The only pop of color is the tip of the sweep second hand. And the 3:00 date feels balanced against the white marker on the left. I wear it all the time: it’s the beater, the travel watch, the one I don’t need to worry about.

This is becoming my favorite watch and I thing it has to do with its versatility and toughness, without mentioning the elegance.

I can feel you my friend.

All the best.

On bracelet,the proportions are better than the current models.

I’m with you on that. I think the same.

I used to have the black dial “mid-size” version of this watch.  If I’d have purchased the full-size version, in either black or blue, I’m fairly confident I’d still have it. 

I will for sure.

All the best.