[Houston]

I think a GMT.

The 1128-shod watches have a strong and dedicated following and I don't see the Bond as a suitable " only " offering. That's really because I'm not a fan of the Bond style. The iridescent dial is very sttractive when it exhibits a blue hue but to me it is dull when it turns grey. I've never been an advocate of the skeleton hands and the 2220.80 Co-Axial chronometer provided great relief in that the hands were slightly longer. The stubby appendages of the Bond GMT do nothing for me and I'm neither a believer in having the 24 hour scale on the dial. It just makes the dial look messy against the wave pattern. On a De Ville it is fine against a
the smooth surface of the dial besides which there is nowhere else to place the scale on a De Ville. Having the 24-hour scale on the bezel of the Great white and GMT Noir was a pleasing and welcome style since it also kept the dial uncluttered.


What do you think guys? What's your hope for an addition to the Seamaster line?


Y'all have a nice day now :001_smile:

ZIN

 

[Guest]

What about an Aqua Terra Small Seconds? I think the nice classic and big dial of an AT would show off a small secs sub dial in the 6 o'clock position very well. :thumbup1:

MWW :001_smile:

 

[Houston]

Yes I think freshening up the AT range would be very nice. If I'm not mistaken I'm seeing more interest in ATs on other forums of late. I hope this is not just a one-off since the AT is an excellent and versatile watch.

One of my pet dreams when I was new to this world of WISes was an AT with a power reserve counter. Doubt if I'll see it happening though but the large dial of the AT as Mr Midweek said, would be a very nice base to accommodate subdials :thumbup1:


Y'all be well now pals :001_smile:

ZIN

 

[tricky dicky]

I agree with Mr MWW also.

The AT is a classy timpiece and would benefit from some of the complications that befit dress watches.

The small seconds counter is a nice suggestion. Perhaps a power reserve indicator, like the DeVille's, would be nice also.

 

[Houston]

Agreed Tricks

The only concern is how well something like that will sell but then again, these complications already exist so the development cost may be spread over a wider field. How this will affect the introduction of the 8500 is another matter. I am also having difficulty envisioning how Omega is going to bring the 8500 into existing lines. There are a lot of 2500-based watches around.......

My thoughts on a Thursday morning.


Have a nice day now :001_smile:

ZIN

 

[timefinder]

They should add Mr. Houston as an Omega Ambassador!

 

[Luminard]

I think a GMT.



What do you think guys? What's your hope for an addition to the Seamaster line?

http://www.omegawatches.com/index.php?id=288&details=1&ref=25358000&no_cache=1

Maybe you had this one in mind?

http://www.omegawatches.com/fileadmin/templates/omega-watches/img-watchesbig/25358000.gif

I just bought it two weeks ago. Besides the second timezone, this one features also a transparent underneath. Some pictures i took. Sorry for the bad resolution.

DSCF4772.jpg (1.2 MB)

DSCF4791.jpg (1.2 MB)

DSCF4809.jpg (1.2 MB)

sincerely
F

 

[Houston]

Thanks Mr Luminard

A very warm welcome to WTF and OMEGALand and indeed

MANY CONGRATULATIONS

on your watch.

I was thinking more along the lines of what we'd like to see Omega add to its' existing Seamaster line. My suggestion was another GMT since the only one in the current catalog is the 2535.80, the Bond Co-Axial. I would really like to see a styling based more on the 2254.50 but upgraded with the Co-Axial movement.

Hope you'll join us in our daily spells of fun and talk here in OMEGALand :thumbup1:


Have a nice day now :001_smile:

ZIN

 

[diver]

Seamaster skeleton hand question??

Does anyone know if the skeleton hands on my SMP 2351.80 can be changed to the type of hands on the 2220.80 when I send it in for service?

I agree with the many comments about the skeleton hands being a weak design. I believe the lume has to be improved by going to solid hands which hold more of the Super Luminova.

To answer the question originally posed, I believe a SMP chronometer without the Bond logo is necessary for the line. The chronograph has the "cool factor" covered. I didn't think I would ever use the chronograph feature and have reached the age where I can't see the smaller functions on many watches without reading glasses. I will always keep the goal of having watches I can read without reading glasses in mind when making future watch decisions.

Thanks in advance,

Diver

 

[Houston]

Mr Diver

You mean the longer skeleton hands of the newer Bond diver or did you mean to say the sword hands as on the 2254.50?

I've seen photographic evidence of a changeover using the sword hands so I'm assuming it can be done. You'll almost likely have to send it to an independent watchmaker to effect this though since Omega would probably not make the change since it would affect the integrity of the watch. You could ask of course, giving by way of reason what you described in your post.

Wish you well

and

Have a nice day now :001_smile:

ZIN

 

[Wally]

I think the Seamaster line is complete. I'm perfectly happy with the current offerings Omega has in the Seamaster collection. From tough chronos (SeMPC, PO Chrono) to elegant chronos (AT, Railmaster), from the state of art in design and comfort (300m Chronometer) to solid tanks (POs), unique complications such as the Apnea, and the fact that these watches are offered in a plethora of color/material combinations, the Seamaster line is already currently one of the most comprehensive collection of watches not only in contemporary times, but in the history of horology.