[Closed] Omega Seamaster - any good reason not to ?

Pins on the strap must come from Shimano as they are made of cheese, on my 3rd clasp in 5 years two replaced on the guarantee by the shop bought locally.Had them make me some stronger harder wearing pins.
Used everyday had lots of bangs scrapes and the face still looks like new, I use on the bike too but can be uncomfortable when riding rigid!

Rich

Buy used and save a packet.
But if it's what you've wanted for a while, go for it.

At least the quartz version will keep reasonable time, unlike the automatic Seamaster I have...

I've always rather hankered after the Speedmaster 3573.50 myself, with the (nearly) original moon watch features, and a transparent back so you can see where all that money went. I guess it's kind of like choosing Ti over steel...you know if you want to...just do it 😀 .

looking good so far !!

Like you, I wanted one for ages. I was lucky enough to have a wife who knew this and bought me one in Feb for my birthday!

First thoughts? I love it. I wear it all the while, and find myself gazing at it like a love struck Robbie Williams fan.

The quartz one does not need servicing but will require a new battery every two years (£120 every three years (approx) inc pressure test).

If you have any specific questions please mail me, if I can help I will?

BB

BB

Automatic, you know it makes sense 😉

No issues with accuracy AFAIK.

BB - thanks for that. I am pretty much convinced, I wanted to make sure there were no real concerns with them, like the glass getting easily scrathed or whatever before forking out the cash. Just got to decide on the regular or slightly smaller version now - they are exactly the same in all aspects (incl price), except size

Do it, one of the best looking watches ever made in my opinion. I had one but sold it to buy some kitesurfing gear. I seriously regret it now.

I was worried that I should go for the midi size (fairly thin wrists)............. but having tried them both on the full size one was definitely the best option for me.

I can't really help on how the crystal will wear, I've worn mine for everything since I got it and have had no problems but the I'd not expect to have had in 3 weeks.

The only tip I can pass on is that the guy who sold served me said that I shouldn't wear it for showering as soap/shampoo residue can build up around the seals which will lead them to harden and then crack.

Are you going for the blue or the black?

BB

I've had one for the last 8 or 9 years. Auto Mid. Been a great watch, worn it every day and its never had any issues. Had it serviced about 3 years ago, cost about £150. I'd deffiantly recommended one (although I would recommend a standard 1 with black dial and bezel, I went for blue and regreted it after a few years)

Mine however will be for sale next month, As I have always wanted one of these and my wife and children have got me one for my 40th 🙂

[url= http://www.rolex.com/en#/rolex-watches/gmt-masterii/introduction/ ]GMT Master II[/url]

Oh, if you shop with Tesco (we do) you can exchange their vouchers to use at Goldsmiths. For every pound clubcard voucher you exchange you get 4 back so my Seamaster cost me (my wife) under £300 in vouchers.

BB

BB _ similarly I tried them both today and also have not huge wrists. Gut feeling was that the medium size looked a bit small. Definately going for the blue !

thanks for the shower tip too.

Buy auto not the quartz. Seriously, you wont feel like you have bought it 'properly'. Do it right and enjoy.

😀

Yep, get the auto coax in blue and pretent to be 007. Keeps pretty decent time and is more collectable if you want to get rid at some point in the future.

Try Watchfinders on't tinternet, quite a bit cheaper than high street.

I have a seamaster had it about 7 years, its a great watch and looks really good. Had to have the spring in the clasp replaced about 3 yrs ago, cost me £90 - wrote and complained to Omega but they were'nt interested, but still a good watch. Prefer it to my Tag Indy 500.

Had mine for years and years, and it still looks good, as new really. Never had a strap problem, serviced twice( expensive), its the automatic and keeps great time. However and I think it is a big however it is still just a watch and does nothing more than a far far cheaper watch, it is a status symbol and an expensive one at that. Don't go blue go black

I got one of these for my 40th, love it and have had no problems
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I got a seamaster over 2 years ago, i wear it everyday for work and when im out on the bike, the face is as pristine as the day i bought it.

they are quality watches. get one. (black though)

Do it. You'll never regret a good watch.

You can pass it on to your firstborn on one of their significant days, and have an excuse to get yourself a new one. 🙂

Do it but get the auto.

Mate has the quartz but never wears it; there's something not right about wearing a quartz.

He's just gone and bought an Oris GMT; absolutely lovely watch for not much.

I bought mine s/h in mint condition about 5 years ago for just £400, boxed with original paperwork etc. off Ebay. I visited the chap to collect in person with a pile of info about snide Omega Seamasters in my head. It was a genuine one of course.

I've only had to do one battery change in the time I've had it and when I first got it, have the strap adjusted for my wrist.

Its worn almost every day and has never let me down. The face seems so scratch resistant its amazing and there isn't a mark on it still.

Brilliant watch and a bargain. I still love it too.

Buy one but try to get a mint second hand one as its best value.

thanks all, off to the shops later today 🙂

I bought my auto from Germany. Could be worth looking into?

Plus- ASK for a discount. I was offered 10-15% off a Rolex a couple of years ago. If the salesman says they have to sell at a fix-price, hes lying. Indie shops especially have margin to play with.

I'm no expert but this watch does seem a stunningly unoriginal choice-there seems to be a thread about it every week. Shirley there are other more unusual choices?

If it were my money I'd not be wanting the Ford Focus of the expensive watch world. But I'm unlikely to drop £1K on a watch, though I saw a beautiful Breitling that auctioned at £700.

Double post.

Wowsers. Triple post!

cyncal al is right. At circa your budget there are soo many out there.

Ford Focus of the watch world? PMSL!

Sometimes things are popular for a reason.... Don't forget, 'common' is a relative term when considering eliteist exotica 🙂

Do get the auto tho. Check with Watchfinder before splashing you cash in the high streer, it'll save you ~£400 on the Seamaster Coax.

Please don't mis quote me.

I'm not misquoting you

I'm not misquoting you

I'm not misquoting you

Not you silly

If you get an auto omega then this will likely have a co-axial movement. This is significantly different to the vast majority of other autos out there, removing a large amount of the sensitivity to friction, and it should make the watch much more accurate in the long term.

A bit like a ford focus, but with a 50,000 mile service interval?

[url= http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Co-axial_escapement ]co-axial on wikipedia[/url]

[i]Considered by many to be one of the most significant horological advancements since the invention of the lever escapement, the co-axial escapement functions with virtually no lubrication thereby eliminating one of the shortcomings of the traditional lever escapement[/i]

Also agree about going auto, especially if it is the co-axial movement. Apart from strap issues you should not need it servicing for 5 years +.

Don't agree about not wearing it in the shower. Just make sure you rinse it properly and it will keep it clean. Have had Rolex's for 25 years and always worn them in the shower.

Minor scratches, including on the glass, can be polished out effectively with Brasso wadding. I do my watch about every 2 months to keep it sparkly

007 bird [i]Is that a Rolex?[/i]

🙂
007 [i]No its a Omega[/i]

007 bird [i]Ah right, nice.[/i]

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hora, you've completely lost me there 😕

[pedant] [b]an[/b] Omega not [b]a[/b] Omega [/pedant]

Capn- its a dialogue in one of the last James Bond films

Ah, quite amusing but sorry, being a traditionalist, Bond in the books alway wore a Rolex, and always drove a Bentley. I'm OK with the Aston in the early films, but can't accept all this new revenue driven product placement stuff like Jaguar etc

The seamaster is a nice watch. I wanted one of the anniversary Apollo Speedmasters but just too pricey at the time.

Quartz, pah! Get an automatic. Otherwise you're paying a fortune for a flashy case for a cheap, 'clicky' movement. And you'll regret it each time you see the lumpen clicking of the second hand rather than a gentle sweeping.

Is Omega part of the Swatch group along with Tissot? You can get similar movements in lots of other watches. [url= http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ETA_SA#The_Omega_Co-axial_based_upon_an_ETA_movement ]Wikipedia netry on ETA movement in Omega watches[/url]

okay, just back home and the proud owner of one 😆

I went for the full size one, blue, quartz. Some will approve some won't going by the interest this thread has generated.

Thanks to all your contributions - lots of very helpful stuff. (the final decision on the quartz was as it is seems a little thinner in profile)

And when (we are MTBers after all) you break your wrist, it will spend the rest of its life in your bedside drawer...

I've had a Seamaster Pro (blue) for 8 years. Worn it everyday and there isn't a mark on the face.

They advise that you don't wear them for impact sports such as golf or squash. I wear a G-Shock when i'm out on the bike.

Fantastic bit of kit but don't expect it to be the most accurate. Mine drops 6 seconds a day.

Early omegas = Nice
Later Omegas = No so nice, you can get a better watch for simalar money, or but a vintage Omega the newer ones are cheap and not the same quality and worn by Del boy types.

Rolex were used in early bond films up to live and let die.
After this Cubby broccolli asked Rolex to pay for the privilege,
Rolex told him where to stuff it!

P.S Before you all go on about the Omega Moon watch.
Omega payed NASA for the privilege and Armtstong did, and still does not rate the watch prefering still to wear a Rolex which he bought with his own money Aldrin too.

ive got a great seamaster america cup edition..black face crono.i love it although the servicing is dear(£300)....but only every other year so not bad...never leaves my wrist.

just scratched it recently so thatll cost im guessing...i use toothpaste to clean it...brings it up right shiny!

TBH I really struggle with paying for style/marketing over form/function.

My phone tells the time very accurately, and I've always it with me. If I just wanted something pretty, then I'd buy fashion watches for a few quid and lob them as and well. And even before trashing my wrist I never spent more than £100 on a watch.

Its like guys I know/knew; they'd buy Boss suits, mine I'd get made-to-measure from either a backstreet tailor or in the Far East - cheaper, better made and would last - they'd drive new BMW's/Merc's, me Vauxhalls - all the same in a queue.

But they use to bitch about their mortgages, we never moved up the 'chain'; and their kids went to the local comp where they worried, whereas mine went private - because I could afford it as I didn't pay out for an overpriced lifestyle.

Suppose its all about values really... 😕

Well iainc? Did you get one?

EDIT Oops, just read above. I hope you get as much pleasure from yours as mine has given me.

BB

Oh no - you've gone and spent loads of money on a quartz watch?

There is no real watchmakers art in a quartz movement. You've bought yourself an electronic oscillator with dividing circuits linked to a stepper motor. There are no tiny toothed wheels (not may anyway), no jewels, no escapement. What have you done?

DS (sniff)

Omega are one of the best time keepers Buy it

In Surrey every man and his dog has one.

Rocketdog36 - Member

P.S Before you all go on about the Omega Moon watch.
Omega payed NASA for the privilege

No they didn't. NASA bought six brands of watch from a local jeweller (including a Rolex). The Omega was the only one to stand up to the tests.

You may not like them but it's best not to make things up.

In Surrey every man and his dog has one.

Nearly true, I live in Surrey and I've got a Speedmaster, the dog has got a G-Shock

My girlfriend bought me a watch last month for my birthday, looked at Omegas but saw one of these and had to choose this, it looks a lot better in real life and was a lot cheaper than the Omega/Tag that I was looking at. The quality is fantastic and the history of Seiko is quite impressive!!
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Good choice KKF. That's a fine watch.

Aaaah DS, how's the tummy?

I recommend Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean. Classic and timeless. I wear mine all the time

If you want it to look good over the years - don't do blue. In fact don't do the cheapest Omega or a Rolex - save up and get a good one.

You won't regret it

Check out tz-uk.com; and, if you decide to buy, watchfinder is a good source for discounts.
Go for it - it's like a carbon or Ti bike in that every time you look at it you'll be reminded how great it is!