Omega Seamaster 007

Introduction

The Seamaster was introduced by Omega in 1948. In the early years, you could describe the Seamaster as a sporty dress watch. It wasn't until the 1970s when the Seamaster started to be manufactured in some 'Diver'-watch shapes. Maybe the most collectible Seamaster from that time is the Seamaster "Ploprof" 600m/2000ft. This model was introduced in 1970. It was used by Commander Jacques Cousteau during a series of experiments at depths of around 500 meters.

The photo on the top is a shot of the Seamaster "Ploprof" 600 m/2000 ft with a stainless steel Omega signed bracelet.

The Seamaster Professional with reference number 2531.80 was introduced in 1993. When the watch appeared in the movie "GoldenEye" on the wrist of James "007" Bond in 1995, it didn't take long for people to call it the Bond or "007"-watch.

Up close:

The omega seamaster professional watch seems to be bigger than most of the other Omega models. This watch which measures 40mm wide comes with a big looking bracelet and has a rather large crown protector. There is a helium-valve at the 10 o’clock position as well. It is also a slightly chunky and heavy watch.

In my opinion, a watch this size is allowed to be heavy. It sits very nicely on your wrist and you would not need to constantly look down to remind yourself of its presence.

The new '2000' Seamaster Professional with black dial and black bezel has the Speedmaster-style bracelet. At least in Europe they have, the US market (and maybe other countries too) have the same bracelet as pictured below.

The bracelet feels very comfortable, but also quite heavy. However, you won't feel it anymore after a while.

On this bracelet you'll find a big folding clasp with the possibility to extend it a bit when you are wearing a diving suit. The closing and opening of the clasp needs some practising. At least the closing does. You have to watch out that the diving-suit extension is closed properly, else the normal clasp/fold won't hold and folds open very easily.

The caseback is just beautifull. A big engraved Seamonster logo and "Seamaster" written above it. The wave pattern on the dial is also engraved on the caseback and I think it also holds the watch better on its place when wearing it on a diving-suit. To open the watch, you will need a special tool. Other than the regular watchopener as seen by the Speedmaster Professional and some older Omega watches.

The crown and the helium-valve are both Omega signed.

Variations

There are some variations on the "James Bond" watch, as can be seen on the right. However, probably the most famous would be the chronograph version.

The dial has the same wave pattern as the "2531.80" model but the text on the dial is written somewhere else because of the three registers/subdials. The hands are like the "2531.80" model too. The little hands are as red as the last part of the secondhand. This watch weighs around 220 grams I think, but am not sure. It is quite heavy.

The picture on your right is taken by Craig Joseph Poff (also a true watchcollector) and all credits go to him. He uses it for timing and for swimming, so it is proven to function under water.

Recommended Replicas
Japanese

Probably the best bet for replica Japanese omega watches would have to go to the ireplicastore.com site:

http://www.ireplicastore.com/Omega-Seamaster-Special-Edition/Blue-dial.html

Our regular reviewers have all sworn by this watch, many of them have actually purchased more than one of this very affordable yet high quality replica.

The chronograph Japanese movement replica can also be found at the same website:

http://www.ireplicastore.com/Omega-Seamaster-Special-Edition/White-Dial-Silver-Bezel-SS-Band.html

Swiss movement

This marvelous swiss replica looks almost identical to the original model. Our reviewers do demonstrate great difficulty differentiating the replica from the original model on more than one occasion. You have been forewarned, it is very tempting to buy this replica at only a fraction of the original model’s price!

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