Talk me out of a Seamaster

[jtstav]

Most of my collection is made up of affordables. I've been saving up lately and selling off a few watches to set aside some funds for a higher end piece and I'm seriously considering the Omega Seamaster. I have about half of what I need saved up right now but most likely will have the rest of the funds within the next few months.

I've always loved the Seamaster ever since I was a little kid who saw James Bond wearing it. Now that im a little older, in college, and into watches I still love its looks and the quality that it comes with. The new update to the series with the addition of applied indices, the co-axial movt, etc, has made me drool even more.

Now my question to those that own one from someone who mostly has dealt with affordables: Is there anything about it that you didn't like after you bought it? Is there any reason I should not buy one or consider another brand in the same price range (Purely considering quality/longevity not just looks)? I know quite a bit about Omega and various other high end brands but I'm only a college student right now so I don't yet have the luxury of past experience, which to me seems like the best source for advice. Any insight is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[Drop of a Hat]

No.

Get it. Now.



Edit: I can't get it to show right side up.....:banghead:
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[Athram]

The main reason not to buy it is that everyone and their mum has one.
Other than that its a brilliant watch.

[flavoredair]

I'd been wanting one for five or six years and finally purchased my first last year, and my second this week. I absolutely love the SMP's.

[geoffbot]

No.

Get it. Now.



Edit: I can't get it to show right side up.....:banghead:
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Spiderwatch, spiderwatch does whatever a spiderwatch does.

[Drop of a Hat]

Spiderwatch, spiderwatch does whatever a spiderwatch does.

Ah shaddup you wiseass :p

I bet your custom vortex couldn't do that!!!

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[BuckChartowski]

Just be aware of maintenance costs. I think a full maintenance (which brings the watch to nearly new, basically) will run about $450-$485 for current movements, more for older movements. Omega recommends this every 4-5 years, so keep that in mind.

The Seamaster is a wonderful watch, and I don't think it's something you would regret. I have a Seamsaster Aqua Terra 8500 that I'm wearing right now, and I love it; there is quality in the details. One day it will need maintenance, but it's something you have to know going into a purchase like this. My brother has had a Seamaster chrono for 3.5 years and wears it every day without issue. They are robust, and will serve you well for many, many years if you so choose.

[iam7head]

Don't buy it.

-The service cost rivals a Rolex.

-Every guy has one

-Every other guy has a cheap fake SMP

-Resale value sucked compare to a certain brand


other that that it's a great watch

[Drop of a Hat]

In regards to service cost, you could buy quartz.

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[geoffbot]

Ah shaddup you wiseass :p

I bet your custom vortex couldn't do that!!!

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Yes it frickin wel...actually you're a merc, aren't you. I'm not going to argue :apologies and hides: