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matski171 wrote:
gaf1958 wrote:
gaf1958 wrote:Depends on which particular models I guess. Do you have the specifics - some pics would be especially helpful so we don't have to go looking for them? But I have a fondness for Omega that could easily be seen as a bias, so I won't just say Omega... :wink:
I'm still in the dark as to which models are being recommended...
Is it SMPc (as some are assuming), or Planet Ocean, or Aqua Terra - all Seamasters, is it a chronograph or three hander? Black or blue?
Which Tudor Heritage - there are a few of them as well, including chronos and 3 handers... and they come in many varieties, colours and sizes.
Without knowing which I'm in the dark as to which ones to compare...
These are the three models I am looking at, blue dials and with bracelets, the bottom photo either with the aged blue leather strap or bracelet. I know the bottom is not a blue dial but has a stint of blue.

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Thanks for the update re the specific models. I've owned a blue SMP (or three) but not the ceramic version. Classic watch, and the bracelet is a classic design as well.

A few years ago, I went to look at the blue bezelled black bay with every intention of buying one. I ended up buying a Pelagos instead, although mine was the black one - the blue had not been released at the time.

Your selection is one where I have a great deal of difficulty picking a "winner". My personal experience has been that I was slightly disappointed with the black bay blue, the Pelagos is a great watch IMO, albeit quite chunky - not unlike the BB in fact.

The SMPc is one of the nicer versions of the venerable Professional range, with glossy dials and bezels. Yet one of the winning points of the SMP for me was the lovely thin profile for a dive watch. The SMPc is slightly thicker and not quite as svelte, but is more dressy.

In the end it probably comes down to what you like best. One piece of advice I will give (emphatically) is if at all possible, try each one on your wrist before coming to any sort of decision or attachment. I know from personal experience - my intended purchase of the BB was changed by comparing it to the Pelagos (at that time I already owned three SMPs, two black, one blue). Whichever one of the three is destined for your wrist should be based on how they feel while wearing them, as to be honest, there's not a bad choice among them...
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I never owned one of these but have been looking at these as well. I really like the Pelagos, even though I don't really care for the snowflake hand. Titanium is nice and light but also scratches easily. The Pelagos is mainly a tool watch and you can wear the Seamaster to the beach during the day and the casino at night.

I know we don't care about brand ambassadors, image and placement in movies but there is something undeniably cool about the blue Omega.. :D

The bracelet is not my style but probably would look great on a nice leather strap. On the grey market in the US, the Omega is 25% less expensive than the Pelagos so that's a big difference.

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nordwulf wrote: The bracelet is not my style but probably would look great on a nice leather strap.
The SMP bracelet is a thing of beauty imo.
More interesting than most dive watches with the small polished links, but still super comfy and functional.
It's those little touches that make it much more than a tool watch.

My favorite is the version where the little links are gold. Hard to find, since they were only briefly sold in the uk (in mens size, SS).
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The only thing that puts me off the SMPc is the bracelet. I feel the slightly "fussy" design is a bit dated - although that's only my personal opinion.

I've owned a Pelagos (black) and a Black Bay (red bezel). I still own the BBR and would choose it all day long against the Pelagos. Far more comfortable, far more interesting, although clearly less of a "tool" watch (whatever that really means).

I have considered buying a Blue BB to go with my red one, so I guess that confirms my view.

Now, if you were comparing the Planet Ocean... I'd probably give a different answer.
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nordwulf wrote:I know we don't care about brand ambassadors, image and placement in movies but there is something undeniably cool about the blue Omega.. :D

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Just as well they put the logo in the corner as the watch on his wrist is so out of focus could be anything, while his other hand at a similar distance looks fine. Is this how advertisers faked pics to trick people into parting with their money pre-photoshop or am I just being cynical?
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downer wrote:The only thing that puts me off the SMPc is the bracelet. I feel the slightly "fussy" design is a bit dated - although that's only my personal opinion.

I've owned a Pelagos (black) and a Black Bay (red bezel). I still own the BBR and would choose it all day long against the Pelagos. Far more comfortable, far more interesting, although clearly less of a "tool" watch (whatever that really means).

I have considered buying a Blue BB to go with my red one, so I guess that confirms my view.

Now, if you were comparing the Planet Ocean... I'd probably give a different answer.

it's not just your opinion, i agree that the bracelet looks very dated and "of an era."
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I have a blue SMPc and a BBR. The Omega gets more wear - it's more comfortable and seems to go with anything.
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Agree with the comments re the Omega bracelet, that (to a greater extent) and the 10 o'clock crown (HEV?) (to a lesser extent) puts me off an otherwise very attractive watch.

On a nice strap the Omega might look better.
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Thegreyman wrote:On a nice strap the Omega might look better.
Heresy man! :wink:

My SMPs are one of the few watches I own that I always wear on the original (Bond) bracelet. One of mine came on the oyster bracelet, so I bought a Bond to retrofit to it (kept the original of course).

I did once have a titanium SMP that I had on a strap, but only until I could get the titanium bracelet. IMO it just looks incomplete on the anything but a bracelet, whether it be Bond or Oyster. Yes, as has been said, it may be "of an era" but I love the damned things. :)

Edit: oh yes, the HEV crown. It's the original, it may no longer be the best, we know they're really not necessary, but it's got a history to it that just goes with the SMP.
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gaf1958 wrote: Edit: oh yes, the HEV crown. It's the original, it may no longer be the best, we know they're really not necessary, but it's got a history to it that just goes with the SMP.
Also, depending on which LE model you have, the HEV can be used to:
- activate and deactivate mines (there is a red LED on the bezel that indicates the mines are armed)
- release the removable detonator from the watch by pulling the HEV
- shoot the grappling hook
- unscrew the HEV - it is actually a detonator. Use the watch to arm and set it off

Even if you have a regular model, it's nice to know that these potential upgrades exist.

Whereas with a Tudor, you have the peace of mind that, given enough cash, it could be upgraded to a real Rolex.
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gaf1958 wrote:
Thegreyman wrote:On a nice strap the Omega might look better.
Heresy man! :wink:

My SMPs are one of the few watches I own that I always wear on the original (Bond) bracelet. One of mine came on the oyster bracelet, so I bought a Bond to retrofit to it (kept the original of course).

I did once have a titanium SMP that I had on a strap, but only until I could get the titanium bracelet. IMO it just looks incomplete on the anything but a bracelet, whether it be Bond or Oyster. Yes, as has been said, it may be "of an era" but I love the damned things. :)

Edit: oh yes, the HEV crown. It's the original, it may no longer be the best, we know they're really not necessary, but it's got a history to it that just goes with the SMP.
Apologies Gary for my blasphemy against Omegas, no offence intended :lol:

The SMP is an iconic watch and one I would love to own, just pointing out a couple of the shortcomings imo. I wouldn't be surprised if one day I contradict myself (despite the HEV/bracelet) and buy one :thumbup:
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