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akhamdani · 1 October 2008, 04:12 AM

Blue of course

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Time Traveller · 1 October 2008, 05:45 AM

Black is the best looking in my opinion.

moby33 · 1 October 2008, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Time Traveller

Black is the best looking in my opinion.

I agree black is great looking...but maybe it's the purist and/or lover of originality in me that likes the idea of the original SMP in blue. For me, if I wanted a black faced ss sport watch, I'm going w/ a Sub (also for the same reason - the original black dialed Sub will always be The Rolex IMO...other colors look fine, but there is only one original example).

Perdu · 1 October 2008, 07:41 AM

Half link works just fine. The only problem I have is the differences between the very hot Houston weather and winter. I don't bother, I just wear it loose in winter, but this can be handled with a half link if necessary. I think the SmP bracelet is one of the most comfortable going. Good luck choosing. (I like the black).

JJ Irani · 1 October 2008, 07:45 AM

I owned the BLUE one at some stage. Loved it!!

mdtddd2007 · 10 October 2008, 06:26 AM

Black goes w/everything.

Dr S · 12 October 2008, 05:59 AM

Buy the black co-axial and track down a now vintage blue 2531.80 as well :)

gmh1013 · 12 October 2008, 04:20 PM

I have the Electric Blue SMP, one of my fav's ...get worn every week a day or 2, I get asked more questions about it than any other watch...my Rolex DJ never.

SLRdude · 14 October 2008, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by C. Davidson

Questions are:
1. Whether James Bond ever wear Black SMP? Or Bond only wears Blue?

Since James Bond is not a real person, he will wear whatever the product placement people will decide. And I'm sure that he would (in that case) wear a black one.

On a more serious note, I think that the Omega SMP "Bond" and the SMP 2254.50 are two iconic Omega divers.

IMHO the "Bond" is meant to be blue and the 2254 is meant to be black.

jfash · 14 October 2008, 05:52 PM

I have the blue co-axial and love it. The wave pattern just seems weird to me on black. Also, If you decide to get another watch in black, you will have a variety of colors.

mamin · 14 October 2008, 11:32 PM

Blueeeee
I tried both (blue and black) before buying and i chose the blue

SSD · 16 October 2008, 07:49 AM

Its just me, but I'd go with the blue (my favorite color). But its not like you will go wrong with either. Like everyone says, compare them in person and choose the one that sings to you!

dlite1873 · 26 October 2008, 06:31 AM

I tried on both at an AD before my wife and i finally agreed om something !
Blue is the best.

gilford · 4 December 2008, 01:26 AM

I had the blue SMP Chrono for over 18 months and loved it, but after seeing the black face and bezel in my AD I had to have it!

Another gentleman is now the proud owner of a pre loved BLUE SMP :)

eyen · 4 December 2008, 06:18 PM

blue. There are plenty of black dial watch you can choose from. Like Sub date... but there is only one Blue bond watch avaliable.

alohanakoni · 5 December 2008, 01:09 AM

black all the way!!!

moby33 · 5 December 2008, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by eyen

blue. There are plenty of black dial watch you can choose from. Like Sub date... but there is only one Blue bond watch avaliable.

I agree. While I think the newer black SMP is a beauty, I feel it's trying too hard to be like others (read: Rolex Sub). The SMP's niche is the blue IMO...it's unique and screams Omega!

Elveez · 5 December 2008, 03:58 AM

...is the new black. Lame, but true.

lorsban · 5 December 2008, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by moby33

I say blue for two reasons:

1. The blue SMP is the true SMP IMO...original, classic Omega and unique to this watch. The black is trying to be like others (ie Rolex).

2. If you owned the classic blue Omega, then you could own a classic black Rolex Sub and actually have a little variety in your collection.

That being said, it sounds like you really like the black...and because of that, it's probably best (for you) to go black as you'll probably always want that color. But don't forget about my suggestion...blue Omega, black Rolex...can't go wrong. Good luck.

I agree.

But, it's your call. Both look good tho.

SUPERDOC · 5 December 2008, 01:33 PM

If you want an OMega...Go Blue.
I've tried the Black, and, I don't know if I'll get flamed for this, but...it almost felt too Rolexish...

If you want black go for a SS sub....

frch1104 · 8 January 2009, 07:15 AM

I have a blue one. I think its a classic look. Thought about changing to a black the other day, but they told me at a Omega dealer that it would be really expensive. So I´m going to keep it blue and buy a Black Sub for the money, that way I´ll have two classic watches.
I think you should try one on your wrist and I´m pretty sure you will feel whats right for you.
Good luck
Fred

moviefreak · 8 January 2009, 06:19 PM

2254.50... it is the way to go...

Cheers,

MVF

1 October 2008, 07:41 AM	#34
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	Half link works just fine. The only problem I have is the differences between the very hot Houston weather and winter. I don't bother, I just wear it loose in winter, but this can be handled with a half link if necessary. I think the SmP bracelet is one of the most comfortable going. Good luck choosing. (I like the black). __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

1 October 2008, 07:45 AM	#35
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	I owned the BLUE one at some stage. Loved it!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

16 October 2008, 07:49 AM	#42
SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	Its just me, but I'd go with the blue (my favorite color). But its not like you will go wrong with either. Like everyone says, compare them in person and choose the one that sings to you! __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

5 December 2008, 01:09 AM	#46
alohanakoni "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Anthony Location: USA Watch: Rolex Daytona TT Posts: 860	black all the way!!! __________________ "Chicka chicka bow wow!"

5 December 2008, 03:58 AM	#48
Elveez Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 16	Black... ...is the new black. Lame, but true.

1 October 2008, 04:12 AM	#31
akhamdani Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Home! Posts: 500	Blue of course .

1 October 2008, 05:45 AM	#32
Time Traveller Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: James Bond Location: USA Posts: 457	Black is the best looking in my opinion.

10 October 2008, 06:26 AM	#36
mdtddd2007 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: U.S Watch: Rolex, PP, AP, GS Posts: 5,785	Black goes w/everything.

12 October 2008, 05:59 AM	#37
Dr S Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: UK Watch: 1665/16610lv/16600 Posts: 101	Buy the black co-axial and track down a now vintage blue 2531.80 as well :)

12 October 2008, 04:20 PM	#38
gmh1013 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: greg Location: Tempe AZ Watch: GMT Posts: 5,703	I have the Electric Blue SMP, one of my fav's ...get worn every week a day or 2, I get asked more questions about it than any other watch...my Rolex DJ never.

14 October 2008, 05:52 PM	#40
jfash Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 48	I have the blue co-axial and love it. The wave pattern just seems weird to me on black. Also, If you decide to get another watch in black, you will have a variety of colors.

14 October 2008, 11:32 PM	#41
mamin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Moustafa Location: MEA Region Watch: Omega, Tag Posts: 16	Blueeeee I tried both (blue and black) before buying and i chose the blue

26 October 2008, 06:31 AM	#43
dlite1873 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Glasgow Watch: 2220.80 Seamaster Posts: 140	I tried on both at an AD before my wife and i finally agreed om something ! Blue is the best.

4 December 2008, 01:26 AM	#44
gilford Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Wales Posts: 32	I had the blue SMP Chrono for over 18 months and loved it, but after seeing the black face and bezel in my AD I had to have it! Another gentleman is now the proud owner of a pre loved BLUE SMP :)

4 December 2008, 06:18 PM	#45
eyen Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Hong Kong Watch: Submariner Posts: 168	blue. There are plenty of black dial watch you can choose from. Like Sub date... but there is only one Blue bond watch avaliable.

5 December 2008, 01:33 PM	#50
SUPERDOC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: R.J. Location: Canada Posts: 1,546	If you want an OMega...Go Blue. I've tried the Black, and, I don't know if I'll get flamed for this, but...it almost felt too Rolexish... If you want black go for a SS sub....

8 January 2009, 07:15 AM	#51
frch1104 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Fredrik Location: Sweden Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 239	I have a blue one. I think its a classic look. Thought about changing to a black the other day, but they told me at a Omega dealer that it would be really expensive. So I´m going to keep it blue and buy a Black Sub for the money, that way I´ll have two classic watches. I think you should try one on your wrist and I´m pretty sure you will feel whats right for you. Good luck Fred

8 January 2009, 06:19 PM	#52
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	2254.50... it is the way to go... Cheers, MVF

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