[delmar39]

My (almost) everyday watch.

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How do you find the new 42mm? Thinking of upgrading to it currently have the 41mm blue dial SMP...

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[delmar39]

I really like this model - which one is it? I have the SMP 2500 blue.

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This one is a 2264.

It is the quartz sibling to the 2254, which looks almost identical.

It's really nice. I guess that's what the NTH Odin is based on. Looks more vintage than my SMP 300. Amazing how tastes change...

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'Night

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Nice. Looks amazing. I'm looking at this variant at the moment, recently sold my SMP 2500 cal in blue, it's either this or the SMP 2254.50.00 with the sword hands. Any thoughts given that you now own the white/black?

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Is it strange that I'm thinking about selling most of my collection....not any GS!!! and replacing with 2 more SMP 300m....just to have 3 different colors and not have any other modern divers?

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I'm the same. It's either a small collection of say lower end divers with history and a few micros, or the new SMP. If I had the SMP and wore others it'd feel like I'm neglecting it. Currently looking at the new white/black.

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I owned the Blue-dial SMP a while back, and sold it to buy my speedy. And then the white-dial came to my conscientiousness, and I realized I would have to get it someday.

It is not the perfect watch (is there one?), but I am quite enamored with it. I love the accuracy and stability of the movement. It's very comfortable on the wrist--I have the rubber strap, and the bracelet (which I loved when I had the blue-dial) is on order. The bezel is tight, as has been highlighted many times by others, but I've gotten used to it quickly. It also seems to have loosened up a bit. The skeleton hands are neither super great nor bothersome. It's very legible in essentially all lighting conditions. As others have also pointed out, the lume is dimmer than many other divers after several hours, though I absolutely love the blue-ish color.

I have several divers, but have realized recently that I'm moving toward consolidation in higher-quality pieces rather than having a larger number of lower quality pieces. I do not have a limited budget, but I can relate to both approaches. I would favor owning the SMP over several other divers in its place. The quality is exceptional.

Thanks for your insights. I recently consolidated, but have bought a couple recently. There are some good interest free deals on the new SMP, with a reasonable initial deposit the monthly payments are reasonable. I didn't think I'd look at another higher end watch again, but the new SMP in white looks great and different to my previous one in blue. I also like that it's 42mm. Food for thought! With the new Seamaster I'd have eight watches (my max), still a smallish collection compared to some. Enjoy the watch

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Great comments from above. My collection is freakishly large and out of control....and it's time for the fire sale. I've just been to lazy to post. But since I know what I'm looking at now, it shouldn't be hard once they start going.

I'm looking at the the GS SBGN003 to start (I've wanted one since I became aware of GS..especially the 001 but now they are averaging 5k so 003).
The white SMP will follow, especially since they are finally carrying it at the AAFES Exchange.

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There are just so many to go at, just when I think I'm happy with my collection, off we go again! It can be a hassle selling, but necessary to fund future purchases and also to ensure the watches that remain are put to good use and are worn regularly enough

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I have decided on the SMP as my only, selling my DJ 36MM and my Ti 300 MC heritage. This SMP is all I need at my stage in life...Time to buy a bigger boat LOL.

Nice. Plans continue here to purchase the same but in white. Trying to source one at below the RRP.

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In line to pick up the Monday Lunch Burrito:

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Nice. How do you find it on the rubber strap?

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Really happy with the vintage Omega, popped it on a CWC Coyote tan Nato, makes the gold pop.

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Pleased to have finally got my hands on the 2254.50.00 SMP, been waiting patiently for the right one to come along. Full set and in mint condition. Much prefer this to the 2500 SMP in blue that I owned previously, particularly the tapering bracelet. This is for my 50th...for my 60th I’m aiming for the new 42mm!

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Great pickup! Pick up the updated smp on the fly clasp (couple on watch recon right now) and it becomes the perfect daily driver.

Thanks, I love it! I really fancy the 42mm in black to have two different generation wave dials, but it’s having the disposable isn’t it. Or white, for something different.


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Just picked this up an hour ago!
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Beauty


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Happy New Year. Goodbye to 2021, the year I managed to pick this beauty up

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Nice. What bracelet have you switched with the original? Looks like a good fit for the watch


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This strap is the Hirsch Tiger. I really wish they'd make the Robby in this color combo.
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Looks great on the leather strap


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The three Omegas! Feel very lucky to have these in my small collection, including a 1979 vintage Geneve. Mine doesn’t have the Seamaster logo on the case back, but I believe some did come with this. 2254 is on a Hirsch Buffalo quick release strap in black. Also works with the brown next to it.

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Where did you source this and what is the model number. I've wanted an Omega mesh for mine, but only knew of the titanium

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Or you could look at Staib mesh bracelets. I have the 20mm that tapers down to 18mm, quick release for £30. It’s top quality. They do more expensive mesh bracelets.

Staib SOC 2906 QR Quick-Release Milanaise Mesh Watch Bracelet - POLISHED SILVER

Designed by German mesh specialists Staib and manufactured at their dedicated facility in Hong Kong, these excellent Milanaise fine-mesh steel watch bracelets provide a reassuringly weighty and secure mooring for your watch and are hardy and handsome examples of the craft, outfitted with a...

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