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HogwldFLTR · 26 February 2014, 05:00 AM

I own one and up until I purchased my Rolex it was my best watch. I love the feel, the lum, the ruggedness, and the accuracy of the watch. I've had it a couple of years and it just keeps on ticking at about -1 second a week. If it weren't for it having become the Bond watch due to it appearing in a couple of films it would be close to perfect watch. At any rate here are a few of photos of mine. Anyone else have one they like?

joe100 · 26 February 2014, 06:04 AM

Always love a bond SM

warrior · 26 February 2014, 08:46 PM

I love the blue bond! If you ever want to sell it, PM me...

AndyK · 27 February 2014, 02:56 AM

That's an Omega classic for sure.

CDNWatchNut · 27 February 2014, 05:26 AM

+1 on classic. I've had mine going on 8 years(just awaiting return from it's first service !) and I still enjoy it. The design may be old, but to me it still has an enduring appeal.

dysondiver · 27 February 2014, 05:29 AM

had the midsize ,,, fantastic watches ,,, a lot of value for the money ,,, i think the bracelet and clasp are exceptional .

azguy · 27 February 2014, 05:39 AM

It's a classic

colpol · 27 February 2014, 06:41 AM

I've had mine's 16 years. Full package inc original sales receipt

No problems until maybe 3/ 4 weeks ago - 5 min's a week slow

In for its first service last Friday\ accepted the estimate today & the work started !

FTX I · 27 February 2014, 06:46 AM

The 2531 is great. This model was responsible for putting Omega back on track after a period of darkness and when they only had the Speedy to sustain their prestige. I really loved it and there was a time when I had 2 of them. However, when Rolex released the new Submariner with all improvements, one by one all modern Omega I had were sold to fund my Subs.

Ru4scuba · 27 February 2014, 07:02 AM

My first real watch and a gift from my wife when we got married. Been serviced twice for routine maintenance.

Still my favorite after all this time

Power Play · 28 February 2014, 06:39 AM

Oh yeah, that's a beauty, every day of the week. Timeless and awesome. Wear it in good health.

00Seven · 1 March 2014, 01:53 AM

It's the one that got me started...

AK797 · 1 March 2014, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 00Seven

It's the one that got me started...

Passionata · 1 March 2014, 06:06 AM

Love???much more,crazy seduction ,love this watch

teqp · 1 March 2014, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 00Seven

It's the one that got me started...

Yup, it had the same effect on me!

HogwldFLTR · 2 March 2014, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 00Seven

It's the one that got me started...

And me as well at least as far as big boy watches are concerned. Funny how the Bond thing drew me in. After this watch I've no more interest in any movie Bond watch but perhaps an Explorer.

Rashid.bk · 7 March 2014, 06:45 PM

I love this watch, one of my all time favorites watches period. Always classic and timeless. It's a legend now in my opinion. See that picture of the Sub and Seamaster....the Omega just calls out with its beautiful dial.
Getting rid of the wave dial was a huge mistake by Omega which is why these are becoming so collectible and hard to find. Consider yourself fortunate if you have one, don't sell it.
As soon as I find a nice example I'm willing to piss my wife off to buy one plus they don't cost a lot. 😖

Ps: I saved every picture from this thread.

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Passionata · 8 March 2014, 03:33 AM

^i pushed a couple of ppl to get one as the best value you can get EVER on a watch.

HogwldFLTR · 8 March 2014, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Passionata

^i pushed a couple of ppl to get one as the best value you can get EVER on a watch.

I'm not quite sure what you meant but I totally agree on the value part. Mines comfortable, elegant, durable, and accurate. Even without the Bond context it would still be a heroic watch.

HogwldFLTR · 10 June 2014, 12:51 PM

Since the pictures posted earlier, my markers have definitely taken on a patina appearance reminiscent of Tritium. What are the chances?

shane0mack · 11 June 2014, 03:08 AM

Like some of you, this is the watch that got me into watches. Back when Brosnan wore it, it became something I would own some day. That day came many years later. I don't have it any longer, but I may pick another up at some point. The bracelet is so comfortable. Wears like a charm.

rolehex · 12 June 2014, 03:37 PM

Ok, I'm pilling on here...I love mine too and will never sell it. It has a very distinctive look and its bulletproof. I too agree with an earlier poster that Omega should have kept the waves.

SeaDweller50 · 19 June 2014, 12:59 AM

Awesome watch. It's on my 'to get next' list. Incidentally when did the wave dial cease?

callidus · 19 June 2014, 01:46 AM

Coming up on 15yrs

MTROIS · 3 July 2014, 02:36 PM

Have been wearing mine pretty much non stop since the Summer of 1998 and still love it as much as the first day I got it!!

I am currently itching to add a second watch on my list (debating between a GMT II BLNR and a Moonwatch) but I must say that the thought of being unfaithful to my 2531.80 is a huge downer for me.

I have all receipts, the box (whose fake red leather started to crumble of age), the cards, and all three receipts of the Omega services performed. All parts are original except the seconds hands (the red color had faded but I still have the original), the crystal (the original one had a little chip) and a few of the cog wheels which had been replaced. (I have all the older parts of course).

This watch is amazingly accurate. I would say less than +1' per month!

Truly a masterpiece...

MTROIS · 3 July 2014, 02:36 PM

Have been wearing mine pretty much non stop since the Summer of 1998 and still love it as much as the first day I got it!!

I am currently itching to add a second watch on my list (debating between a GMT II BLNR and a Moonwatch) but I must say that the thought of being unfaithful to my 2531.80 is a huge downer for me.

I have all receipts, the box (whose fake red leather started to crumble of age), the cards, and all three receipts of the Omega services performed. All parts are original except the seconds hands (the red color had faded but I still have the original), the crystal (the original one had a little chip) and a few of the cog wheels which had been replaced. (I have all the older parts of course).

This watch is amazingly accurate. I would say less than +1' per month!

Truly a masterpiece...

wantonebad · 3 July 2014, 09:53 PM

Love the watch! Not the band... Never could warm up to the 9 piece link, just seems too busy for me. I had to buy mine with a speedy bracelet. Looked great on a NATO also!

FTX I · 3 July 2014, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wantonebad

Love the watch! Not the band... Never could warm up to the 9 piece link, just seems too busy for me. I had to buy mine with a speedy bracelet. Looked great on a NATO also!

Great combo, Marc. Really nice my friend.

Noonan · 3 July 2014, 11:17 PM

I sold mine off a while back but it's a stunning watch. Especially for what you can buy them for these days.

wantonebad · 4 July 2014, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by FTX I

Great combo, Marc. Really nice my friend.

Thanks Flavio, I still miss it, sold it about 5 years ago and I regret it big time!!!

26 February 2014, 05:00 AM	#1
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,646	Any Love? 2531.80s? I own one and up until I purchased my Rolex it was my best watch. I love the feel, the lum, the ruggedness, and the accuracy of the watch. I've had it a couple of years and it just keeps on ticking at about -1 second a week. If it weren't for it having become the Bond watch due to it appearing in a couple of films it would be close to perfect watch. At any rate here are a few of photos of mine. Anyone else have one they like? __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

26 February 2014, 06:04 AM	#2
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,836	Always love a bond SM __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

28 February 2014, 06:39 AM	#11
Power Play "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 473	Lots of love Oh yeah, that's a beauty, every day of the week. Timeless and awesome. Wear it in good health.

1 March 2014, 06:06 AM	#14
Passionata "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: the girls Posts: 7,095	Love???much more,crazy seduction ,love this watch __________________ Best George "Also remember that feet don't get fat and a watch will always speak volumes." Robert Johnston --------------------- newhttps://youtu.be/EljAF-uddhE new http://youtu.be/ZmpLoO1Q8eQ IG @passionata1

8 March 2014, 03:33 AM	#18
Passionata "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: the girls Posts: 7,095	^i pushed a couple of ppl to get one as the best value you can get EVER on a watch. __________________ Best George "Also remember that feet don't get fat and a watch will always speak volumes." Robert Johnston --------------------- newhttps://youtu.be/EljAF-uddhE new http://youtu.be/ZmpLoO1Q8eQ IG @passionata1

26 February 2014, 08:46 PM	#3
warrior "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: massachusetts Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,691	I love the blue bond! If you ever want to sell it, PM me...

27 February 2014, 02:56 AM	#4
AndyK "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chicago Watch: 216570 Posts: 878	That's an Omega classic for sure.

27 February 2014, 05:26 AM	#5
CDNWatchNut "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Sherwood Park, Ab Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,509	+1 on classic. I've had mine going on 8 years(just awaiting return from it's first service !) and I still enjoy it. The design may be old, but to me it still has an enduring appeal.

27 February 2014, 05:29 AM	#6
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	had the midsize ,,, fantastic watches ,,, a lot of value for the money ,,, i think the bracelet and clasp are exceptional .

27 February 2014, 05:39 AM	#7
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	It's a classic

27 February 2014, 06:41 AM	#8
colpol "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,894	I've had mine's 16 years. Full package inc original sales receipt No problems until maybe 3/ 4 weeks ago - 5 min's a week slow In for its first service last Friday\ accepted the estimate today & the work started !

27 February 2014, 06:46 AM	#9
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	The 2531 is great. This model was responsible for putting Omega back on track after a period of darkness and when they only had the Speedy to sustain their prestige. I really loved it and there was a time when I had 2 of them. However, when Rolex released the new Submariner with all improvements, one by one all modern Omega I had were sold to fund my Subs.

27 February 2014, 07:02 AM	#10
Ru4scuba "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: NCR Watch: Today's watch Posts: 736	My first real watch and a gift from my wife when we got married. Been serviced twice for routine maintenance. Still my favorite after all this time

1 March 2014, 01:53 AM	#12
00Seven "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Nick Location: Kennesaw, GA Watch: Omega Posts: 825	It's the one that got me started...

7 March 2014, 06:45 PM	#17
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	I love this watch, one of my all time favorites watches period. Always classic and timeless. It's a legend now in my opinion. See that picture of the Sub and Seamaster....the Omega just calls out with its beautiful dial. Getting rid of the wave dial was a huge mistake by Omega which is why these are becoming so collectible and hard to find. Consider yourself fortunate if you have one, don't sell it. As soon as I find a nice example I'm willing to piss my wife off to buy one plus they don't cost a lot. 😖 Ps: I saved every picture from this thread. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 June 2014, 12:51 PM	#20
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,646	Since the pictures posted earlier, my markers have definitely taken on a patina appearance reminiscent of Tritium. What are the chances? __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

19 June 2014, 12:59 AM	#23
SeaDweller50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Sandy Location: England. Watch: 14060M 2 liner Posts: 3,204	Awesome watch. It's on my 'to get next' list. Incidentally when did the wave dial cease?

19 June 2014, 01:46 AM	#24
callidus "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: switzerland Watch: GMT II,SMP,Speedy Posts: 115	Coming up on 15yrs

3 July 2014, 02:36 PM	#25
MTROIS Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: USA Posts: 479	Have been wearing mine pretty much non stop since the Summer of 1998 and still love it as much as the first day I got it!! I am currently itching to add a second watch on my list (debating between a GMT II BLNR and a Moonwatch) but I must say that the thought of being unfaithful to my 2531.80 is a huge downer for me. I have all receipts, the box (whose fake red leather started to crumble of age), the cards, and all three receipts of the Omega services performed. All parts are original except the seconds hands (the red color had faded but I still have the original), the crystal (the original one had a little chip) and a few of the cog wheels which had been replaced. (I have all the older parts of course). This watch is amazingly accurate. I would say less than +1' per month! Truly a masterpiece...

3 July 2014, 09:53 PM	#27
wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,848	Love the watch! Not the band... Never could warm up to the 9 piece link, just seems too busy for me. I had to buy mine with a speedy bracelet. Looked great on a NATO also! __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

3 July 2014, 11:17 PM	#29
Noonan Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 2,156	I sold mine off a while back but it's a stunning watch. Especially for what you can buy them for these days.

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