The Omega Seamaster Diver 300m is Avant-Garde | 2531.80

[@stephenboykin4958]

This is one of the rare watches that actually looks better the older it gets. The faded, metallic light blue bezel patina and if you’re lucky to have the tritium patina loom looks awesome. What a stunner.

[@markymark3572]

I got one of these last year, a 2003 recently refurbished by Omega. Just love it.

[@TheSuaveEntrepreneur]

Does it look good as new? Impressive find!

[@markymark3572]

@@TheSuaveEntrepreneur Yes it does, they have done a fine job of it. They have given it a 2 year warranty too😎

[@TheSuaveEntrepreneur]

Enjoy, my friend!

[@stevefox8605]

Well written and narrated, cool watch. Thanks & happy new year 👍👍

[@TheSuaveEntrepreneur]

Thank You, Happy New Years! 🎉

[@dave7856]

This Seamaster 2531.80 is just superb 100% better than the new 300 version. I really like the escape valve shape and size also the Blue dial has raised water flow and the date at the 3 o’clock position with white surround.

[@henrysales3236]

Still looks good for a 20 year old watch, timeless

[@TheSuaveEntrepreneur]

I agree. Timeless would have been a great focal lens for this review too. Maybe I’ll save it for another one 😉

[@nicolasgaytanneves2499]

If I only might have one, that should be THE ONE!!!

[@Mark-lj1dj]

No wonder James Bond wore this watch, it's stunning

[@cgimovieman]

I’ve owned this exact reference watch since 2001, having bought it brand new then to commemorate my starting my first professional job. And yes, I am a big Bond fan, but that was only about 20% of why I chose the watch. Frankly, I just loved the look and quality more than anything else. I still have the watch, and it has been VERY lovingly taken care of and lightly used mainly on nicer occasions. I actually like the updated look of the current version of the model today a little better, and try to not get hung up on things or the past. But being that I have had this watch for so long, and it was my first true luxury watch, I’ll likely always hold on to it. I’ve only had it professionally serviced just one time, about 4 years ago. Partially for my light use and care of it, but more so for the hefty $600-$700 professional servicing charge from Omega. But I wouldn’t trust it with anyone else. I’ve always planned on purchasing an Omega sapphire Speedmaster Moon Watch as well for a particular occasion that has yet to come, but it will be financially tricky with how much prices have risen. When I purchase my Seamaster in 2001, it was around $1,900 before tax, and around $2,200 after taxes and fees. The same model, essentially, today is $5,900 pre-tax. 😬 Pretty crazy. But I do still love Omega, and have a whole wish list of their models, from those around $6,000, all the way up to their Chrono-Chime that is $525K. Which I’ll never own unless I win the lottery or have some crazy fortune, but I can still dream.

[@franksbr]

A fantastic look at the Seamaster Professional. I've always felt that Omega's design language is somewhat avant garde. Smooth, flowing, organic and curved. Elegant and not bombastic.

[@TheSuaveEntrepreneur]

Wow, it’s as if I wrote this comment. Glad you and I are of the same mind! Thanks for watching 👊🏼

[@freshgresh]

I’m in the process of purchasing one dated 2000. Question- will I still be able to swim in the sea or pools with it? I’m not planning to dive or anything crazy…

[@special_landing_gear2167]

Awesome review! i like how you described it using avant garde. Its very true

[@TheSuaveEntrepreneur]

There’s no better way to describe this left field - trailblazer. Thanks for your kind words

[@thevercettifamily1049]

Fun fact about this watch. The previous model of this watch was small and had no waves this was tried on by pierce brosnan in goldeneye his first bond film. Omega didn't like how it showed on film you couldn't see the logo and the watch was too small and volia a legend was born.

[@mistajericho]

Is that really true? I was always under the impression that the first Bond Omega (2541.80.00 quartz) was chosen by the costume designer, because she thought that Bond would wear a dive watch. Supposedly that's why the very first Bond Seamaster (quartz movement) is not part of the official Omega Bond Collection. I read online that only later Omega became involved with the Bond franchise and paid top dollar for Bond to keep wearing their watches. Maybe someone else can chime in and verify this one way or the other.

[@mistajericho]

HOW OMEGA WAS CHOSEN BY EON PRODUCTIONS? It would be incorrect to say that the first appearance of an OMEGA Watch in a James Bond 007 movie was the simple result of product placement. When the series was revamped in the mid-1990s, by starring a new actor - in the name of Pierce Brosnan - it’s not only the characters that were renewed but also the whole costume design. Behind the OMEGA x Bond connection is Lindy Hemming, an Oscar-winning costume designer. She was responsible for casting 007’s watch in GoldenEye. She said, “I was convinced that Commander Bond, a naval man, a diver and a discreet gentleman of the world would wear the Seamaster with the blue dial.” This is how 007 will be seen for the first time, in 1995 Goldeneye, wearing the famous OMEGA Seamaster 300M Professional. It is also important to note that commercial considerations were not part of the initial choice. “There was no product placement incentive in 1995 whatsoever,” she said. Behind this choice for OMEGA were of course reasons such as the military background of Bond, but also the wish of Hemming to rethink the 007 character, making him “more modern and European.“ monochrome-watches.com/retrospective-defenitive-guide-omega-watches-worn-in-james-bond-007-movies-including-2021-no-time-to-die/#:~:text=OMEGA%20Watches%20and%20the%20James,1997%2C%201999%20and%202002%20movies.

[@andrewallan9205]

Nice review, wearing mine today ;)

[@TheSuaveEntrepreneur]

How I envy you, it’s a perfect watch on so many levels

[@mas3ymd]

My only critique of the watch was that the main crown was too small in diameter. It really should have been 20-30% larger. That, and the bracelet was pretty gaudy. But bracelets could always be replaced with straps.

[@joseziami7461]

Superlativa maquina el Seamaster 300!!!

[@yusakufudo367]

Nice video loved it. What do you think of the quartz version 2541.80?

[@TheSuaveEntrepreneur]

The quartz is the same design-wise as the automatic, just a little cheaper. And both are rising in value in the market. If you don’t care about a sweeping seconds hand then go for it!

[@yusakufudo367]

@@TheSuaveEntrepreneur In my opinión quartz shouldn’t rise in price cause is just quartz compared to automatic that I think is more valuable

[@TheSuaveEntrepreneur]

Yes, the automatic will rise in price more, and has risen in price more. At the end of the day, we watch nerds love mechanical movements and sweeping hands 😄

[@desertsoldier41]

@@yusakufudo367 The quartz model was the first Omega Bond watch, that in of itself allows it to hold value. The quartz model is also anti-magnetic.

[@normpearce7897]

Kool watch kool video thanks.

[@yusakufudo367]

That’s a nice watch, but I still prefer the casino royale one the 2220.80

[@신인택-e7n]

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[@Mark-lj1dj]

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[@whereRbearsTeeth]

And yet, it will never be a submariner….

[@ChevFuckinChelios]

Doesn't need to...it's better...

[@Sileesosij]

And a poo will never be a piss