Omega GMT package

[Lol-x]

I've had this Omega for a week and, the whole package is a pretty well put together.

The white outer box is made from solid thick white cardboard, with a compartment for the warranty cards, instruction book (hardback) and of course the watch.

The watch itself is housed in the inner box of soft red leather.

The watch with positional adjustment overnight is about +1 second per day. Given that the watch was purchased used and had traveled internationally in the mail, then I dropped it onto a wooden floor, I think that is quite exceptional timekeeping (at least in the short period I've owned it).

Now I'm waiting for the original COSC results/certificate which for the enthusiast and those technically minded is one hell of a bonus

The sword hands and the nicely sized GMT hands really add to the pleasure of this watch, making it highly visible in any lighting conditions.

The wave pattern on the dial is a very interesting effect, although it looks quite dominating in the photographs it is very subtle most of the time and even invisible at certain angles.

The bezel rotates perfectly, with soft sounding and dampened to the touch micro clicks like you might expect to feel on the tumbler of a high quality device.

I have no complaints at all, and I would do it all again.

The only flaw is my photographic ability.

[Altair]

NICE! I love the packaging of great watches.

Panerai is king in that area BTW, Omega and Breitling are realy good as well.

[CPTL]

Incredible pics!! The lume on the sword hands and dial must make that thing shine like a beacon at night. I want the Great White in the woooorst way.

[G.J]

A real nice watch.
I tried the black and the white version both...
But on my wrist there was just no spark....

So I went for the GMT II Pepsi...

nothing wrong with those pictures BTW...

[TARDIS]

Congratulations Steve!

I had the very same model about 2.5 years ago. In hindsight, I really don't know why I flipped it, it was accurate, looked good and great lume. Who can explain the WIS disease?

I lost a grand on it as well.

Wear it in good health!

[Lol-x]

Thanks guys and congrats to you Steve on your 1,000th post

[veilstylez]

WOW nice watch....I like omega packaging better than rolex for some reason. Congrats!

[Tallboy]

I like the white box around the date...classy!

[Rockrolex]

Very nice, Steve. Great looking Omega. Enjoy that beauty.

[diamonddatejust]

Does that instruction book that is in hardcover come w/the watch?

[TARDIS]

Originally Posted by Lol-x

Thanks guys and congrats to you Steve on your 1,000th post

Wow, I didn't even notice. Thanks Steve

[Downing]

Originally Posted by diamonddatejust

Does that instruction book that is in hardcover come w/the watch?

Wow, that's impressive, alright. Surely that must be a catalog, too.

Congrats on the new watch, Steve.

[JJ Irani]

That's an excellent choice, Steve. The lume on that baby would blow most of the competition away.

Congrats and wear it in good health!!!

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Beautiful Omega, Steve!

A wristshot would be nice!

[Edensknight]

Originally Posted by Altair

NICE! I love the packaging of great watches.

Panerai is king in that area BTW, Omega and Breitling are realy good as well.

[DS/B MINI S]

Originally Posted by diamonddatejust

Does that instruction book that is in hardcover come w/the watch?

Yes, one did with my SMP. I also believe there was one with my Speedy, but I'd need to check.

[miner]

Nice one Steve.

It would be interesting to get a comparison between the Omega and the Rolex GMTs.

[frostie]

congrats nice wathc. The packaging is pretty awesome

[Dan Pierce]

Very nice Steve. You could have fun traveling the world with that one.
dP

[T5AUS]

Great watch Steve, don't know what you mean about your flaw in photography, they look very good mate.
Now that I am into a serious Omega myself, how does one go about getting the COSC results/certificate that you talk off getting for yours.

[DSJ]

Love the Omega packaging too. However, after some years the soft leather is sticking to the box and each other. I have red marks on the inside of the box where the warranty wallet and box were, and it has stripped off a little of the leather from them too. Has anyone else had this issue? Humidity? I have since used parchment paper to put between the leather and box.

[Tools]

Great looking watch..

I've been eying that one myself...

Kind of Star Trekish....(You know, Frank Gorshin as Bele)

[Lol-x]

Originally Posted by T5AUS

Great watch Steve, don't know what you mean about your flaw in photography, they look very good mate.
Now that I am into a serious Omega myself, how does one go about getting the COSC results/certificate that you talk off getting for yours.

Hi Phil
to get the COSC certificate what you need to do is send an e-mail to AfterSales@omega.ch advise them of your watch model and express a desire to obtain a COSC certificate.
They will respond and you may be required to send them a photograph of your warranty card with AD's endorsement, which they do when the watch is purchased. If you don't have that, you can ask how you might otherwise obtain the certificate.
I don't think you should have any trouble, just provide them with as much information and photo's as possible.
The Omega people are really extremely good and helpful.

[T5AUS]

Hi Phil
to get the COSC certificate what you need to do is send an e-mail to AfterSales@omega.ch advise them of your watch model and express a desire to obtain a COSC certificate.
They will respond and you may be required to send them a photograph of your warranty card with AD's endorsement, which they do when the watch is purchased. If you don't have that, you can ask how you might otherwise obtain the certificate.
I don't think you should have any trouble, just provide them with as much information and photo's as possible.
The Omega people are really extremely good and helpful. [/QUOTE]


Thanks for that Steve, I have just fired off an email to them, we will see what happens

[Perdu]

Originally Posted by miner

Nice one Steve.

It would be interesting to get a comparison between the Omega and the Rolex GMTs.

I did a comparative review in the review forum. The manual is now soft cover. Love that watch. Here it is on a black calf strap. I colored it with a red sharpie.

[T5AUS]

Originally Posted by Perdu

I did a comparative review in the review forum. The manual is now soft cover. Love that watch. Here it is on a black calf strap. I colored it with a red sharpie.

Very nice Gary, that little red touch to the stitching really does balance with the red on the dial & hands

[johan]

happy for you... cheers

[Teofilo]

Originally Posted by Perdu

I did a comparative review in the review forum. The manual is now soft cover. Love that watch. Here it is on a black calf strap. I colored it with a red sharpie.

LOL-X or Perdu, can either of you tell me is the Omega GMT black face that you have the 2234.50.00 ? If so, does it have an anti reflective crystal ? I've been trying to do a little research on the internet and can't make head or tail of it. I keep getting different answers. The latest train of thought seems to be that the black GMT doesnt have an anti reflective crystal, but the white GMT does. That wouldnt make any sense............Can you shed any light on this ?
I'm thinking of getting either the black or white GMT as a daily beater and am just trying to compare the two.
Perdu, love the watch on that calf strap

[f16570]

Good looking watch and nice packaging, may you wear it in good health for a long time.

[Perdu]

Originally Posted by Teofilo

LOL-X or Perdu, can either of you tell me is the Omega GMT black face that you have the 2234.50.00 ? If so, does it have an anti reflective crystal ? I've been trying to do a little research on the internet and can't make head or tail of it. I keep getting different answers. The latest train of thought seems to be that the black GMT doesnt have an anti reflective crystal, but the white GMT does. That wouldnt make any sense............Can you shed any light on this ?
I'm thinking of getting either the black or white GMT as a daily beater and am just trying to compare the two.
Perdu, love the watch on that calf strap

Yes, it is the 2234.50, I have just taken off the bracelet and put on a strap. It definitely does have an anti-reflective crystal (coated on the inside.) You can check it out at omega.ch. The white and black do have a few differences - the white is all brushed metal case and bracelet, where the black has polished lugs, crown, bezel edges and center links to the bracelet, otherwise it's the same watch. The white is discontinued and the black has just been, or is just about to be, so don't hang around too long. Omega will probably replace them with co-axle models and a healthy price hike.