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Old 1 December 2008, 02:46 PM   #1
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Tried on the Seamaster chrono today .... Boy, I can't stop thinking about her ....

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I was very impressed with its size, looks, and the way it just balanced itself on my wrist. Way beyond my budget right now .... Oh, to dream and dream ... and dream ..




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Old 1 December 2008, 07:56 PM   #2
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Cant blame you for dreaming, thats on cool looking chronograph. Don't you need a Christmas present?
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Old 2 December 2008, 12:51 AM   #3
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Yes, I do, but my wife won't buy it for me .... So, if I buy it ..........

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Cant blame you for dreaming, thats on cool looking chronograph. Don't you need a Christmas present?
it'll be "the death" of me ... Curtains.
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Old 2 December 2008, 01:07 AM   #4
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It's a bulletproof watch and the neat thing about it is that the chrono pushers can be operated under water, all the way to the 300 meters mark.
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That's a hell of a beauty. That's one of the few watches that is a TRUE sports watch where you can use the chrono even submerged underwater.

I've had two of those chronos, the blue dial and the black dial. I sold both as I went back to my dream chrono watch, Chrono Avenger (Breitling).
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Old 2 December 2008, 03:07 AM   #6
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I've owned that watch for over 6 years and can easily say it will NEVER leave my stable. Others have come & gone, but that Omega is a keeper. Wore it every day for over 5 years and it went through hell...never missed a beat!

Not sure if you're opposed to 'second hand' ownership or if even that is out of the budget...but if you haven't looked into it, you might want to see if you can pick one up 'lightly used' as I know you can save a bundle going that route.

Here's a shot of mine w/ my now sold Sub and Avenger Skyland Blacksteel (which is on the selling block...see...everything is going BUT the Omega).

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Old 2 December 2008, 06:40 AM   #7
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Those are three incredible timepieces. Keep 'em all .... You Sort 'em out .. :-)

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I've owned that watch for over 6 years and can easily say it will NEVER leave my stable. Others have come & gone, but that Omega is a keeper. Wore it every day for over 5 years and it went through hell...never missed a beat!

Not sure if you're opposed to 'second hand' ownership or if even that is out of the budget...but if you haven't looked into it, you might want to see if you can pick one up 'lightly used' as I know you can save a bundle going that route.

Here's a shot of mine w/ my now sold Sub and Avenger Skyland Blacksteel (which is on the selling block...see...everything is going BUT the Omega).

Cheers.



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Old 2 December 2008, 09:25 AM   #8
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I have one. Could not be more pleased with it. It has gravitas. Looks expensive. Feels expensive. Very good time keeper. Gotta be careful with the bezel, but a great watch.
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Old 2 December 2008, 04:51 PM   #9
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Would love to keep 'em all...but the Sub went on the selling block after the DSSD came home (Bosses orders as she wasn't too happy w/ the amount of $ I had been spending on watches lately) and seeing as I'm now wearing said DSSD all the time, I've determined the Skyland should probably go as well. The SMP will never be sold regardless of how much wrist time (or lack thereof) it receives...too much history and memories to ever part with that watch (not to mention I still think it is as attractive as the day I bought it). Cheers.
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Old 2 December 2008, 04:53 PM   #10
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i wish i had one ..
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Old 2 December 2008, 05:24 PM   #11
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it'll be "the death" of me ... Curtains.
How about the Christmas/New Years/Anniversary/Birthday present combo idea...have you tried that?

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Old 3 December 2008, 03:40 PM   #12
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Old 3 December 2008, 05:51 PM   #13
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How about the "Its a better investment than the stock market right now...im thinking of our families future here" angle?

Or the "If you let me get this, you can get $3500 diamond earrings" idea.
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Old 3 December 2008, 10:40 PM   #14
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That is one beautiful Omega! Ummmmm.... is there any way I can get one???? ;~) Cheers, Bill P.
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Old 4 December 2008, 05:55 AM   #15
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How about the Christmas/New Years/Anniversary/Birthday present combo idea...have you tried that?

tried that three times this year.dont think my wife will fall for it this year.the omega is a mighty fine watch.would love to own one
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Old 4 December 2008, 05:57 AM   #16
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i meant next year
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Old 6 December 2008, 05:04 PM   #17
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I do like that watch.. I have the Planet Ocean Chrono with the Orange bezel, LOVE IT but its a very heavy watch.. whats the weight on that one like???
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Old 8 December 2008, 12:57 PM   #18
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i love this watch, was about to buy it a few months ago also, still thinking about it
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Old 9 December 2008, 03:11 PM   #19
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yup its a nice watch, heavy so you always know its there, and its an attention grabber :)

heres mine on a recent trip in Vanuatu
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Old 9 December 2008, 04:49 PM   #20
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yup its a nice watch, heavy so you always know its there, and its an attention grabber :)

heres mine on a recent trip in Vanuatu
Awesome pic! Thanks for sharing...I never get sick of looking at that SMP.
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Old 9 December 2008, 05:50 PM   #21
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How about the Christmas/New Years/Anniversary/Birthday present combo idea...have you tried that?

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How about the "Its a better investment than the stock market right now...im thinking of our families future here" angle?

Or the "If you let me get this, you can get $3500 diamond earrings" idea.
...but the last idea will make the watch very expensive
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Old 28 December 2008, 12:39 AM   #22
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My SMP Chrono is now over a year old. I wear it to work 5 days a week and it still looks and works great. I'd wear my Rolex Day Date to work but I would bang it up in no time.

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Old 8 January 2009, 07:05 AM   #23
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I now the feeling, I fell in love with it right away. I bought mine for more than 10 years ago. Before I bought it, I cut one Seamaster out from a catalogue and tried it on my wrist. It was a lot of money at the time for me (still is), Was afraid to use it in the beginning, but now I use it pretty much every day, my Speedmaster also gets a little attention, I bought the Speedmaster about one year ago, but prefer the Seamasters presence and the way its just perfectly balanced on my wrist.
Cut down on all other things for a while and I´m sure you will be able to get one, you will not regret it!
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