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Seamaster arrives

Post by suddha » Wed Dec 16, 2009 8:07 am

Some quick and dirties. I was going to do an unboxing photo shoot, but decided against it. :mrgreen:

I like the beadblasted finish. Completely de-blings the watch and gives it an almost titanium appearance. This thing is so light compared to the Ploprof that I've had on for two weeks. A perfect alternative.

Sold my wife's Doxa Coralline today as well, so the house went from a Doxa house to an Omega house in two weeks' time. I think I'm done now, guys... No really - I HAVE to be done.
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Re: Seamaster arrives

Post by userfriendly » Wed Dec 16, 2009 8:20 am

I was going to say that you work quick, but I already said that the last time when you bought the AT. BB Omega looks, dare I say, "toolish" :grin: .
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Re: Seamaster arrives

Post by vbuskirk » Wed Dec 16, 2009 8:21 am

Kewl. And, it seemed fast. You'da man.

Another fine specimen added to the [collective, community] collection. Pressure is on guys! Who's next???
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Re: Seamaster arrives

Post by Pasquale » Wed Dec 16, 2009 8:25 am

You've really been making alot of noise with OMEGA lately.. Congrats on another great watch :thumbsup:
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Re: Seamaster arrives

Post by suddha » Wed Dec 16, 2009 8:28 am

patstarrx wrote:You've really been making alot of noise with OMEGA lately.. Congrats on another great watch :thumbsup:
Back to my roots.... My first nice watch was a PO. Wish I never sold it. I think I'm good now.
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Re: Seamaster arrives

Post by Brklynlarsons » Wed Dec 16, 2009 9:41 am

I think the black face really changes the character of the watch for the better. I've never been crazy about the electric blue, but the black is very nice. Really sharp looking.
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Re: Seamaster arrives

Post by matt.wu » Wed Dec 16, 2009 9:49 am

Personally - I really like bead-blasted finishes. Nice pickup on this one.
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Post by snoballz » Wed Dec 16, 2009 10:02 am

OMeGa... nice work! Congrats!
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Post by dohmer » Wed Dec 16, 2009 10:26 am

suddha wrote:
patstarrx wrote:You've really been making alot of noise with OMEGA lately.. Congrats on another great watch :thumbsup:
Back to my roots.... My first nice watch was a PO. Wish I never sold it. I think I'm good now.
Haha, You said that with the Doxa GMT (and pretty much every other watch you've had the last yeat) too! Well, congrats! They sure look lovely!

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Re: Seamaster arrives

Post by SCM64 » Wed Dec 16, 2009 11:36 am

That's a hottie! Looking forward to it's first trial by fire. :thumbsup:
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Re: Seamaster arrives

Post by jimyritz » Wed Dec 16, 2009 11:41 am

Congratulations Jason...Love the 2254 and the beadblasting... :grin:

I guess it is now time for you to put it through its paces...

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Re: Seamaster arrives

Post by BSears » Wed Dec 16, 2009 11:42 am

Man, that was fast, jason! Congrats! That bb finish looks great, too. I was unsure how that'd look on the SMP, but it really fits that watch. You're on a roll!! :fro:
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Re: Seamaster arrives

Post by suddha » Wed Dec 16, 2009 12:37 pm

I know I'm all over the map with watches the past few months. Time to settle down. Tall order I know, but I'm going to try to live with the two I've got for........ all of 2010. Gotta set lofty goals, right? But seriously, if there's something one of these two Omegas can't do for me, something is wrong. The SMP wears like my old Sub without the Rolex baggage and will work for any business or sports scenarios. The Ploprof is, well, what it is and one that I'll wear just cos it makes me smile.

I'm even thinking of selling the Aqualand but everyone needs a quartz beater, right?

Think I can do it? You guys should start a betting pool to see how long I make it.
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Post by dohmer » Wed Dec 16, 2009 12:45 pm

suddha wrote:I know I'm all over the map with watches the past few months. Time to settle down. Tall order I know, but I'm going to try to live with the two I've got for........ all of 2010. Gotta set lofty goals, right? But seriously, if there's something one of these two Omegas can't do for me, something is wrong. The SMP wears like my old Sub without the Rolex baggage and will work for any business or sports scenarios. The Ploprof is, well, what it is and one that I'll wear just cos it makes me smile.

I'm even thinking of selling the Aqualand but everyone needs a quartz beater, right?

Think I can do it? You guys should start a betting pool to see how long I make it.
5USD on 3 month! :bird:

How do you think the SMP wears vs the Sub?

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Re: Seamaster arrives

Post by Rambam » Wed Dec 16, 2009 12:53 pm

Congrats! Never seen a SMP bead blasted before, but I like it! Don`t think I would dare to do anything like that to one of my own watches though :shock:
So is there some sort of poll on how long these will stay or will I have to start one myself? :mrgreen:
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Post by suddha » Wed Dec 16, 2009 12:53 pm

dohmer wrote:
suddha wrote:I know I'm all over the map with watches the past few months. Time to settle down. Tall order I know, but I'm going to try to live with the two I've got for........ all of 2010. Gotta set lofty goals, right? But seriously, if there's something one of these two Omegas can't do for me, something is wrong. The SMP wears like my old Sub without the Rolex baggage and will work for any business or sports scenarios. The Ploprof is, well, what it is and one that I'll wear just cos it makes me smile.

I'm even thinking of selling the Aqualand but everyone needs a quartz beater, right?

Think I can do it? You guys should start a betting pool to see how long I make it.
5USD on 3 month! :bird:

How do you think the SMP wears vs the Sub?
To my wrist, this SMP wears identically to my old Sub. Very flat and lightweight, super comfortable. The bracelet is much better than the Sub's thought - the clasp is typical nice Omega, albeit no microadjustment holes. Zero rattling. The bezel is even better than I thought it would be - turns nicely and easily gripped.

The beadblast job is amazing - the guy got every millimeter - sides, bezel, links, clasp... The case back is BB'd but he left the hippocampus and Seamaster writing polished. Pretty swanky job. Don't know who did it, but the jeweler who sized the bracelet today liked it so much he asked me to find out who did the work.
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Re: Seamaster arrives

Post by manitoujoe » Wed Dec 16, 2009 12:54 pm

Love this watch...my PO I can't quit, but if I had to, it'd be for that one...
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Re: Seamaster arrives

Post by suddha » Wed Dec 16, 2009 12:56 pm

Rambam wrote:Congrats! Never seen a SMP bead blasted before, but I like it! Don`t think I would dare to do anything like that to one of my own watches though :shock:
So is there some sort of poll on how long these will stay or will I have to start one myself? :mrgreen:
Ploprof ain't going nowhere.... I will be buried with that watch on. You can take that promise to the bank. The SMP will take me through 2010. Mark my words! (And I'm not even a politician. :mrgreen: )
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Re: Seamaster arrives

Post by polaco23 » Wed Dec 16, 2009 1:50 pm

Jason, where are you planning on being buried? :whistle:

Just kidding, the SMP looks perfect! I love the finish, and the one thing i didnt like about the SMP was the bracelet look, and this one you have is great IMO. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

A bead blasted SMP, and a new ploprof. I think if i had to choose anyones collection here, id prolly pick yours.
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Re: Seamaster arrives

Post by matt.wu » Wed Dec 16, 2009 2:03 pm

suddha wrote:
Rambam wrote:Congrats! Never seen a SMP bead blasted before, but I like it! Don`t think I would dare to do anything like that to one of my own watches though :shock:
So is there some sort of poll on how long these will stay or will I have to start one myself? :mrgreen:
Ploprof ain't going nowhere.... I will be buried with that watch on. You can take that promise to the bank. The SMP will take me through 2010. Mark my words! (And I'm not even a politician. :mrgreen: )
My friend, you can only cry wolf so many times. Unfortunately, you've already used up all yours... :lol: :liar:
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Re: Seamaster arrives

Post by aikiman44 » Wed Dec 16, 2009 2:03 pm

Great combo! :cheers:
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Post by dohmer » Wed Dec 16, 2009 2:45 pm

matt.wu wrote:
suddha wrote:
Rambam wrote:Congrats! Never seen a SMP bead blasted before, but I like it! Don`t think I would dare to do anything like that to one of my own watches though :shock:
So is there some sort of poll on how long these will stay or will I have to start one myself? :mrgreen:
Ploprof ain't going nowhere.... I will be buried with that watch on. You can take that promise to the bank. The SMP will take me through 2010. Mark my words! (And I'm not even a politician. :mrgreen: )
My friend, you can only cry wolf so many times. Unfortunately, you've already used up all yours... :lol: :liar:
Come on, give the guy a break will you?! :lol:
He have clearly stated that there will be no more watches until 2011! :bs: :roll:

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Re: Seamaster arrives

Post by suddha » Wed Dec 16, 2009 2:59 pm

dohmer wrote:
matt.wu wrote:
suddha wrote:
Rambam wrote:Congrats! Never seen a SMP bead blasted before, but I like it! Don`t think I would dare to do anything like that to one of my own watches though :shock:
So is there some sort of poll on how long these will stay or will I have to start one myself? :mrgreen:
Ploprof ain't going nowhere.... I will be buried with that watch on. You can take that promise to the bank. The SMP will take me through 2010. Mark my words! (And I'm not even a politician. :mrgreen: )
My friend, you can only cry wolf so many times. Unfortunately, you've already used up all yours... :lol: :liar:
Come on, give the guy a break will you?! :lol:
He have clearly stated that there will be no more watches until 2011! :bs: :roll:
Alright, alright, I deserve this... All I can do now is earn some credibility back. :banghead:
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Post by dohmer » Wed Dec 16, 2009 3:17 pm

suddha wrote:
dohmer wrote:
matt.wu wrote:
suddha wrote:
Rambam wrote:Congrats! Never seen a SMP bead blasted before, but I like it! Don`t think I would dare to do anything like that to one of my own watches though :shock:
So is there some sort of poll on how long these will stay or will I have to start one myself? :mrgreen:
Ploprof ain't going nowhere.... I will be buried with that watch on. You can take that promise to the bank. The SMP will take me through 2010. Mark my words! (And I'm not even a politician. :mrgreen: )
My friend, you can only cry wolf so many times. Unfortunately, you've already used up all yours... :lol: :liar:
Come on, give the guy a break will you?! :lol:
He have clearly stated that there will be no more watches until 2011! :bs: :roll:
Alright, alright, I deserve this... All I can do now is earn some credibility back. :banghead:
Godspeed! :thumbsup:

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Re: Seamaster arrives

Post by Cicindela » Sat Dec 19, 2009 7:22 am

The SMP looks great. You work too fast, I wish I had known about the Doxa Coralline, it would have been nice for local pickup. 8-)

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