Half a year break! Wow that's a long break but it seems you have the bug again.
You can't go wrong with a Seamaster, a great all round watch. If you've found one you like, I'd pull the trigger.
Evening gents,
After a half year without a watch, I am thinking about buying one again. The question is, what watch? My budget is about EUR 2.500. I don't feel comfortable anymore to spent as much to buy a Submariner like I had before.
A second hand is oke. It has to have a second hand. I am drawn to sports watches and at last I am a one watch guy.
I am thinking about a Seamaster 300m: 2531.80.00, but I am open for other suggestions. What do you guys think?
Half a year break! Wow that's a long break but it seems you have the bug again.
You can't go wrong with a Seamaster, a great all round watch. If you've found one you like, I'd pull the trigger.
One of the cheapest true classics available. One of the best value for money watches for sure.
This is mine. I've owned it since 2007 or so.
Similar but sufficiently different, the 2254.50
Last edited by andyd30; 17th March 2020 at 23:00.
Your budget should get you a mint 2531.80.00 or 2254.50.00 and, for this money, is probably the nicest classic you can buy. Both still very good value IMO......just compare the current models.
Along with the two above which you can't go wrong with, I'd throw a Gen 1 Planet Ocean 2201 into the mix. 42mm with a less bling bracelet than the 2541 and a little bit more substanstial than the 2254
it really depends what you like more.
Do you only consider Seamasters?
I believe that the newest 300m is the nicest in terms of luxury, movement and finishing. But the 253180 wears the best! I have the latter one.
Speedy? PO? or maybe you want something outside Omega?
The first generation 42mm PO is a nice watch but the 2254.50/2531.80 are the classics and much less bulky on the wrists and just easier to live with. I actually have all three of them and the 2254.50 is the favourite but the Bond remains the classic Seamaster.
If going for the 2531.80, Bond Seamaster I would look for one with the earlier ‘painted’ marker dial, rather than the applied markers. Maybe just me but I think it looks best.
Last edited by TomGW; 18th March 2020 at 15:41.
Maybe a stretch outside your budget. But new & similar to the Sub a Tudor BB58. Sure to be a classic & VFM.
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I wouldn't say the 2201.50 wasn't a classis... perhaps not as much as the others (yet), but it's getting there. The bulkiness I mentioned, but it is not difficult to live with IMO
That'd be the 2220.80. I've had both but got rid of the 2220. I sometimes wonder if it were the right choice?
I've had all three but got rid of the 2254. Couldn't gel with it on the wrist.
The above just goes to show that none of us have the correct answer and the only thing the OP can do is try them on and then make the decision.
At last. After almost a year without a watch, I bought a Seamaster 2231.80.00. Almost like new and al the bits and pieces. Feels great to wear a watch again!
Congratulations on the new acquisition, if I’m not mistaken, the titanium version of the 2255 Electric Blue ?
My first great watch back in 2004 was the 2254, thought I’d keep it forever
Have missed owning a Seamaster for a while now so just picked up a lovely 2255 via a WTB. Superb watches, I’ve had most of the variations over the years and the Electric Blue is my fave. Enjoy it
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