Dent99
June 26th, 2008, 01:33
Long-time lurker, first time poster...
Just wondered if any of the non-LE Bonds had hit ADs anywhere yet?
I'm in the UK and had heard the LE Bond had been reaching ADs in London, so I figured there would be some lag as to when the rest of the country would get them, but I thought I'd take a chance at one of my local ADs and see if they had any to try on etc. Low and behold they did have the LE Bond, in fact they have sold seven already. They also have both the regular black co-axial and quartz models, as well as a smaller ladies version which were delivered today, all of which I tried on, bar the latter!
Initially I has somewhat hesitant to Omega's move to black, because a) the knock-off's are often black, and b) it lessens the differentiation between Rolex and Omega divers IMO. I thought I'd hate them but I was more than impressed by all three versions, the black really works with styling of the watch and the hour indices really stand out on the black dial. Additionally, while the red 'Seamaster' looks ok on the blue Bond it looks REALLY good on the black.
As for the LE, I'm a HUGE Bond fan, the books, the films, you name it, if its Bond, I'll probably love it, but 007 emblazoned watches are nothing less than tacky. However I think the gloss dial really enhances the dial, and the black-gold (or whatever we are calling it) surrounds on the indices adds another touch of refinement. I also noticed that the white printing on the standard dials looked somewhat less flat than on the my blue model, i.e. the waves made it looked raised. That remains only a minor gripe on an otherwise very good looking watch.
I've been noticing some speculation that the blue model will be dicontinued in favour of the black so I thought I'd ask the AD about this and she said "Omega will never be discontinuing the blue Seamaster". Whilst you should never say never, I find it somewhat reassuring to hear that Omega is sticking with the classic. She also said the black IS the replacement for the 2254 because, according to her, that watch is not as popular a seller as the Bond, and that "everyone" was asking for the Bond in black. Based on my preferences I find that easy to believe, however scanning several watch forums the 2254 seems a VERY popular model, with new owners popping up left right and centre. Of course some of that could account for panic-buying at the suggestion it is being discontinued, but regardless the AD's comment doesn't seem to tally entirely. I did ask for a 2008 catalogue to confirm if the 2254 was absent but alas, they have not had their delivery yet.
So has anyone else had a chance to try these on yet? The AD said they were expecting the regular models around November and were surprised when their Head Office sent them in, so I guess they are on their way sooner than thought. All I know is I'm converted - but still like the blue better!
Just wondered if any of the non-LE Bonds had hit ADs anywhere yet?
I'm in the UK and had heard the LE Bond had been reaching ADs in London, so I figured there would be some lag as to when the rest of the country would get them, but I thought I'd take a chance at one of my local ADs and see if they had any to try on etc. Low and behold they did have the LE Bond, in fact they have sold seven already. They also have both the regular black co-axial and quartz models, as well as a smaller ladies version which were delivered today, all of which I tried on, bar the latter!
Initially I has somewhat hesitant to Omega's move to black, because a) the knock-off's are often black, and b) it lessens the differentiation between Rolex and Omega divers IMO. I thought I'd hate them but I was more than impressed by all three versions, the black really works with styling of the watch and the hour indices really stand out on the black dial. Additionally, while the red 'Seamaster' looks ok on the blue Bond it looks REALLY good on the black.
As for the LE, I'm a HUGE Bond fan, the books, the films, you name it, if its Bond, I'll probably love it, but 007 emblazoned watches are nothing less than tacky. However I think the gloss dial really enhances the dial, and the black-gold (or whatever we are calling it) surrounds on the indices adds another touch of refinement. I also noticed that the white printing on the standard dials looked somewhat less flat than on the my blue model, i.e. the waves made it looked raised. That remains only a minor gripe on an otherwise very good looking watch.
I've been noticing some speculation that the blue model will be dicontinued in favour of the black so I thought I'd ask the AD about this and she said "Omega will never be discontinuing the blue Seamaster". Whilst you should never say never, I find it somewhat reassuring to hear that Omega is sticking with the classic. She also said the black IS the replacement for the 2254 because, according to her, that watch is not as popular a seller as the Bond, and that "everyone" was asking for the Bond in black. Based on my preferences I find that easy to believe, however scanning several watch forums the 2254 seems a VERY popular model, with new owners popping up left right and centre. Of course some of that could account for panic-buying at the suggestion it is being discontinued, but regardless the AD's comment doesn't seem to tally entirely. I did ask for a 2008 catalogue to confirm if the 2254 was absent but alas, they have not had their delivery yet.
So has anyone else had a chance to try these on yet? The AD said they were expecting the regular models around November and were surprised when their Head Office sent them in, so I guess they are on their way sooner than thought. All I know is I'm converted - but still like the blue better!