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aliasneo07 · 11 September 2021, 01:00 PM

I have a Blue SMPc 3rd gen (waveless) and a current generation white dial SMP.

I love them both.

But man, does anyone else love the last generation a bit more? I like literally everything about it more than the current generation, except for the movement (I love 8800 in the current generation.)

Smoth, waveless glossy dial, which I feel is more "mature." Smaller HE escape valve (which isn't needed anyway.) More subdued bezel, making it a bit more versatile. Much smaller and more manageable clasp.

I'm on the hunt for a good shape black dial to match my blue.

Long live 3rd gen!

texasmade · 11 September 2021, 02:12 PM

I prefer the 2nd gen that DC wore in Casino Royal over the 3rd. Wave dial, matte dial and bezel, and slightly thinner than the 3rd gen. I also prefer the white date disc on the blue dial over the black date disc on the blue dial.

Soarer · 11 September 2021, 02:15 PM

I am big fan of the older gen. I just love the Bond 2220 and 2254.

G3Z · 11 September 2021, 04:12 PM

2254

watchmavan · 11 September 2021, 04:34 PM

More numbers more better.

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AJMarcus · 12 September 2021, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by watchmavan

More numbers more better.

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That’s looks awesome on the Milanese. May I ask the manufacturer?

C0d · 12 September 2021, 03:23 AM

I do, mine says hello.

horo0050-1.jpg

Jster · 12 September 2021, 04:54 AM

For me, the 2254.50 is the best Seamaster.

Tools · 12 September 2021, 05:46 AM

Haven't been interested since they went to those ugly hands.

Twisted Vicar · 19 September 2021, 12:50 PM

I prefer the 1st, 2nd and 3rd generations over the new ones.

Tried one on with the intention of adding it to the collection, but was left feeling pretty underwhelmed by it.

ap1 · 19 September 2021, 10:22 PM

Current for me

alllexandru · 19 September 2021, 11:56 PM

Tried the latest one, I think it qualifies as a nice diver and watch, hands down

JohnGingerwood · 20 September 2021, 01:30 AM

I prefer the size of the prior models, yes.

Tools · 20 September 2021, 02:46 AM

I like these.

SMP1.jpg

Mr Biggles · 20 September 2021, 08:36 AM

I do. Back then I was doubting between 2nd gen or 3rd gen Seamaster
I think the black dial for the 3rd gen (SMPc) holds up better over time. Even today my 3rd gen Seamaster still looks fresh

If I would have to rank them sofar as a top three

1.) Black waveless dial SMPc 41mm (3rd gen)
2.) Blue wave dial SMP 40mm (2nd gen)
3.) White wave dial/black bezel SMP 42mm (4th gen)

11 September 2021, 01:00 PM	#1
aliasneo07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 46	Anyone else prefer 3rd gen Seamaster to current? I have a Blue SMPc 3rd gen (waveless) and a current generation white dial SMP. I love them both. But man, does anyone else love the last generation a bit more? I like literally everything about it more than the current generation, except for the movement (I love 8800 in the current generation.) Smoth, waveless glossy dial, which I feel is more "mature." Smaller HE escape valve (which isn't needed anyway.) More subdued bezel, making it a bit more versatile. Much smaller and more manageable clasp. I'm on the hunt for a good shape black dial to match my blue. Long live 3rd gen!

11 September 2021, 02:15 PM	#3
Soarer "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Albert Location: Toronto Watch: Submariner LV Posts: 1,083	I am big fan of the older gen. I just love the Bond 2220 and 2254. __________________ What you gotta do, you gotta do!

12 September 2021, 05:46 AM	#9
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,495	Haven't been interested since they went to those ugly hands. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

20 September 2021, 02:46 AM	#14
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,495	I like these. SMP1.jpg __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

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11 September 2021, 02:12 PM	#2
texasmade "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Lone Star State Watch: AP RO 15400, FOIS Posts: 2,381	I prefer the 2nd gen that DC wore in Casino Royal over the 3rd. Wave dial, matte dial and bezel, and slightly thinner than the 3rd gen. I also prefer the white date disc on the blue dial over the black date disc on the blue dial.

11 September 2021, 04:12 PM	#4
G3Z "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: United Kingdom Watch: Omega, Rolex etc.. Posts: 316	2254

11 September 2021, 04:34 PM	#5
watchmavan Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Michael Location: Melbourne, Aust Watch: Polar 16570 Posts: 1,185	More numbers more better. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

12 September 2021, 03:23 AM	#7
C0d Banned Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kanata Watch: Dog Posts: 815	I do, mine says hello. horo0050-1.jpg

12 September 2021, 04:54 AM	#8
Jster 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: California Posts: 1,250	For me, the 2254.50 is the best Seamaster.

19 September 2021, 12:50 PM	#10
Twisted Vicar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: UK Posts: 280	I prefer the 1st, 2nd and 3rd generations over the new ones. Tried one on with the intention of adding it to the collection, but was left feeling pretty underwhelmed by it.

19 September 2021, 10:22 PM	#11
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,518	Current for me

19 September 2021, 11:56 PM	#12
alllexandru 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Old continent Posts: 2,441	Tried the latest one, I think it qualifies as a nice diver and watch, hands down

20 September 2021, 01:30 AM	#13
JohnGingerwood 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Real Name: Zach Location: USA Posts: 1,496	I prefer the size of the prior models, yes.

20 September 2021, 08:36 AM	#15
Mr Biggles "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: In my home Watch: JLC Reverso 1948 Posts: 122	I do. Back then I was doubting between 2nd gen or 3rd gen Seamaster I think the black dial for the 3rd gen (SMPc) holds up better over time. Even today my 3rd gen Seamaster still looks fresh If I would have to rank them sofar as a top three 1.) Black waveless dial SMPc 41mm (3rd gen) 2.) Blue wave dial SMP 40mm (2nd gen) 3.) White wave dial/black bezel SMP 42mm (4th gen)

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